American Made: In Depth Look at the Moorish Science Temple of America (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798176693973)

American Made: In Depth Look at the Moorish Science Temple of America explores a movement that gave many Black Americans a new language for identity, faith, and belonging.

Jared A. James traces the story from the movement's early years through Noble Drew Ali's leadership, its growth in Chicago, and the challenges that followed his death. Along the way, he explains the Circle Seven Koran, the Temple's principles and symbols, its views on nationality and citizenship, and its lasting influence on Black culture.

Written for general readers, American Made separates documented history from tradition and examines common misunderstandings about the Moorish Science Temple of America, including claims about sovereignty and the law. A timeline, key terms, and study questions make it useful for readers exploring this history on their own or in a group.

Discover how a movement shaped by a distinctly American experience invited its members to see themselves in a new light.