About The Moorish Science Temple of America

The Moorish Science Temple of America (M.S.T.A.) is a federally recognized ecclesiastical government trust, operating under recorded Trust No. 10105905, originally established in 1913 A.D. by Prophet Noble Drew Ali, and officially recorded in Cook County, Illinois Republic in 1928.

We serve as the Consulate of the United States for the Moroccan Empire, authorized to carry out consular, religious, and governmental functions on behalf of Moorish American nationals and their descendants. Our lawful authority is affirmed by:

The Treaty of Peace and Friendship (1786/1836) between the United States and Morocco
The Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution (Article VI)
The Religious Freedom Restoration Act (42 U.S.C. § 2000bb-1)
Our original trust deed recorded under Moorish Divine Law and Ecclesiastical Governance

The M.S.T.A. functions as a nation-state within the Union, preserving the sovereign, cultural, and spiritual rights of Moorish Americans through treaty enforcement, spiritual guidance, and lawful governance.

Public Mission

Public Mission and Government Services

🕊️ MISSION STATEMENT

The Moorish Science Temple of America is a federal ecclesiastical government and consular institution lawfully established to serve the spiritual, cultural, and civic needs of the Moorish American People.

As successors to Prophet Noble Drew Ali, we operate under Divine Law, international treaty, and public trust, carrying forward our sacred duty to uphold peace, justice, and lawful self-governance.

📜 GOVERNMENTAL PURPOSE

This Temple fulfills the essential duties of government as follows:

1. Ecclesiastical Governance

Maintenance of religious law and doctrine
Preservation of the Holy Koran of the Moorish Science Temple
Protection of spiritual and moral order under God

2. National Identity and Status Verification

National identification documents
Affidavits of Moorish nationality and Indigenous status
Recordkeeping of members and tribal descendants

3. Consular Functions (Treaty Authority)

Consular registration and representation under the Treaty of Peace and Friendship (1787/1836)
Community protection and treaty-based assistance
International acknowledgment of jurisdictional authority

4. Public Education and Cultural Stewardship

Teaching of Moorish history, law, civics, and divine principles
Preservation of historical records, trusts, and teachings of Noble Drew Ali
Public dissemination of lawful instructions

5. Justice and Mediation

Private dispute resolution under Moorish law
Ecclesiastical adjudication of community matters
Restoration of lawful remedy for nationals and affiliates

6. Peacekeeping and Defense of Rights

Peaceful enforcement of treaty rights
Community safety and lawful interaction with other jurisdictions
Defense against misclassification, fraud, and denial of rights

📘 LEGAL FOUNDATIONS OF MISSION

Your mission is recognized under:

Treaty of Peace and Friendship, Articles 6 & 20
U.S. Constitution, Article VI
Articles of Confederation, Article II
California Constitution, Article I §2
Public Trust Doctrine
Ecclesiastical Law and Divine Principles

🛡️ SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC

The Temple serves not only registered Moorish Americans but also the broader public in the interest of peace, unity, and justice.
We accept all lawful petitions, offer guidance to the oppressed, and execute our duties under God and truth.

📎 ATTACHMENTS (Optional, for download section)

Document	Description
✅ `Declaration_of_Legal_Status_MSTOFA.pdf`	Affirms public function
✅ IRS Exemption Certificate	Shows recognition of government and religious service
✅ Treaties and Founding Charters	Basis for service and jurisdiction