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Membership

Eligibility

The Moorish Science Temple of America (MSTA) is a religious society organized for the purpose of preserving and transmitting the Moorish nationality of its members, along with the divine creed of Islam.
According to all true and divine records of the human race there is no negro, black, or colored race attached to the human family. What your ancient forefathers were, you are today without doubt or contradiction; and there is no one who is able to change man from the descendant nature of his forefathers; unless his power extends beyond the great universal Creator Allah Himself…

Therefore, Act 6. of the MSTA Divine Constitution & Bylaws mandates that all members must proclaim their nationality. Membership eligibility is exclusively reserved to descendants of the ancient Moabites (the Moorish) who were given permission from the Pharaohs of Egypt to settle and inhabit North—West Africa. They were the founders and are the true possessors of the present Moroccan Empire. Membership is also extended to their Canaanite, Hittite, and Amorite brethren who sojourned from the land of Canaan to Northeast and Southwest Africa, seeking new homes.

Their dominion and inhabitation extended from Northeast and Southwest Africa, across great Atlantis, even unto the present North, South, and Central America, and also Mexico and the Atlantis Islands; before the earthquake which caused the great Atlantic Ocean.

Our records preserve the history and migrations of these Afro-Asiatic people. Their descendants include the Afro-Asiatic people known today as: the Moorish Americans and Mexicans in North America, Brazilians, Argentines and Chileans in South America; Columbians, Nicaraguans, and the natives of San Salvador in Central America, the Caribbean’s, etc. All of these are Moslems.

By submitting the MSTA e-registration form, you are affirming that:
  1. You are a qualified descendant of the Ancient Moabites, or one of those confederate nations noted above, and all information we request of you to confirm such, is true and accurate to the best of your knowledge.
  2. You understand the Divine Constitution and Bylaws of the Moorish Science Temple of America, and the Additional Laws for Moorish Americans, and consent to govern yourself according to all seven (7) Acts of the same.
New Member Registration Instructions:
  1. You are encouraged to buy the following literature from our store at any time, as they are mandatory readings for MSTA membership and training:
    1. MSTA Divine Constitution & By-Laws
    2. Holy Koran of the MSTA, divinely prepared by the Prophet, Noble Drew Ali
    3. Questionnaire and Additional Laws for Moorish Americans, by the Prophet Noble Drew Ali
    4. Moorish Literature, 3rd Edition.
      1. PLEASE NOTE: As a “Science Temple,” we remain open to constructive dialogue regarding our beliefs. Our foundation rests upon the Holy Quran of Mecca and the divinely prepared instructions found within our official literature. Therefore, we ask that you evaluate our teachings based on these texts rather than the actions or claims of individuals you may encounter online or elsewhere. Despite the presence of many unauthorized actors, the only official temples and authorized representatives of the Moorish Science Temple of America are listed on this website: www.mstofa.net. We maintain no other authorized web presence and assume no responsibility for individuals or groups claiming to teach under our name or authority who are not specifically named herein as official.
  2. Read the Eligibility requirements for membership above to confirm you are within the national groups mentioned as Eligible.
  3. If you are not within the national groups mentioned as Eligible, then you are not eligible and should not apply for membership.
  4. Read Acts 1 through 7 of the Moorish Science Temple of America’s (MSTA) Divine Constitution and By-Laws, and determine if they are reasonable laws that you can willingly adhere yourself to.
  5. Read Acts 1 through 7 of the Additional Laws for Moorish Americans, and determine if they are reasonable laws that you can willingly adhere yourself to.
  6. If you feel that, with more information, perhaps you could adhere to our Divine Constitution & By-Laws, and our Additional Laws for Moorish Americans, then please fill out the New Interest Form below
  7. If you feel you cannot adhere to our Divine Constitution & By-Laws and our Additional Laws for Moorish Americans, then you are not eligible and should not apply for membership.
  8. After filling out the New Interest Form (below ↓), our Welcome Committee will reach out to briefly discuss your path to membership, your background, and answer any questions you may have.
  9. Upon the conclusion of the Welcome Committee Call, you will be invited to a meeting for interested members(which will typically be held the last week of every month). Please promptly, politely, and courteously attend this meeting. It will be for new prospective members only, so you may freely ask questions, and make comments, among other prospective members.
    1. A Note on Our Teachings: We value intellectual honesty and are never shy about discussing our beliefs, so long as the conversation remains respectful and polite. Because our teachings are rooted in the divine instructions of our literature, we encourage you to judge us by our written word—not by the claims or behavior of people you may see online.
  10. Upon the conclusion of the New Interest Meeting, you will be invited to a National Holy Day & Sunday School Meeting (the last Friday and Sunday of the month) for interested members. Please promptly, politely, and courteously attend this meeting. It will be geared to receive comments and questions from new prospective members, so please follow the meeting guidelines provided to you at the New Interest Meeting should desire to ask questions and/or make comments at this meeting.

    Membership Orientation Process:

    The Member Orientation Modules are seven (7) fundamental lessons that represent the foundational teachings all members must possess and embody. As a nation of people, we must establish a “oneness of mind”. These teachings, which were compiled as a consensus amongst the Grand Body and Supreme Grand Council, and represent the foundation towards that goal.

    Members of any national group must embody certain understandings to be recognized as citizens of that particular government. Here within our ethno-religious society we have put together seven different topics that will solidify an understanding of these free national standards for all Moorish American Moslems to adhere to.

    1. Start Member Orientation – You will be provided with access to the orientation modules. You will take the 7 modules at your own pace, but it is highly recommended you finish 1 module per week for 7 consecutive weeks. This is to ensure you complete the orientation process and become a registered member promptly. Be diligent and take good notes.
    2. At the completion of each module, you will take the test for that module (online).
    3. After completing module testing, you will be required to signup for a DemoDay session. DemoDay’s will be regularly scheduled for the last week of each month. There you will be able to demonstrate your level of understanding of the orientation material to MSTA Officials. You will also be able to ask the officials questions about the material and make suggestions for improvement.
    4. At the successful conclusion of DemoDay, you will be asked to e-register as a member of the Moorish Science Temple of America, and you will be assigned to a local temple.
    5. After e-registration, you may begin attending regular meetings/services of your local temple.
    6. You will receive the Certificate of Registration within 30 days of fully and correctly completing your e-registration form (onliine).
    7. Monthly Dues ($10), Per-capita taxes ($5), Emergency Funds ($19), and Uplifting Funds (*as much as you are able). Your monthly assessments total to $408/year (excl. Uplifting Funds). This, if not paid does not entitle you to the protection provided for you, and especially so if you are in working condition. If you refuse to carry out the duty assigned you, how can you expect money and help when you are sick? Think this over Moors. 
      1. NOTE: If you are working, then your dues, taxes and assessments must be paid monthly. If you are not working, then no dues must be paid. If you have money in the bank, you must subscribe “as much as you are able” to uplifting funds (see Act 4 of Additional Laws).
    8. After receiving a Certificate of Registration, please begin paying your Monthly Assessments directly to your assigned temples’ payment portal (click here).

    Let us remember, we are here to uplift fallen humanity by assisting our Holy and Illustrious Prophet in his Great Missionary Work. We are to address the moral, social, spiritual, intellectual, and economic plight of our people. We have initiated the process within this membership and orientation manual and it’s imperative that we strive to fulfill our Prophet’s work. Not only is it for our own salvation but it must be carried out for our posterity, nation, and all of humanity.

     

    If you have issues with registration, send your comments to homeoffice@mstofa.net and the home office will assist you.

     

    Paying Membership Assessments
    1. Upon being assigned a temple after e-registration you may pay monthly dues taxes and assessments via PayPal or your credit card via your Subordinate Temple’s own payment portal.
    2. All monthly assessments shall be paid via your assigned temples payment portal.  Please find your temples page here:
      1. For One-Time Payments of Uplifting Funds, etc, use your local temple payment portal that looks like this one below:
      2. For Auto-Payment of Monthly Dues and Taxes, the button on your local temple’s payment portal will look like the one below:

     

    Ordering Literature and Materials

    New members, please visit our store to purchase your:

    1. Nationality Card
    2. Moorish Holy Koran
    3. Koran Questionnaire
    4. Moorish Literature Pamphlet
    5. Moorish American Button
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