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| nnn meee teen eee “~ ws, cae te “he -~ ‘ao it did his followers, for, when asked who he was by the Detroit ae . authorities, he answered, "I am the Supreme Ruler of the Univeregs ee . When the number of Fard's followers increased to the point where private homes were no longer large enough to accommodate all who desired to hear his teachings, a temple service was begun. This first temple, : originated by Fard in Detroit, is still designated as Temple Number 1 of | the Nation of Islam. B. Fard Teaches Violence Fard at first utilized the Bible, inasmuch as most of his listeners were famillar with its teachings but, as his following increased, he became more and more inflammatory in his remarks against the whites and denounced the Bible in shocking terms. Racial hatred became more pronounced than it had been in similar organizations, and it was evident that Fard was actually | cementing this factor into the foundation of his organization. Fard then introduced the Koran as the most authoritative of all A r f iad t ka Poe * 4 2 “ f Tg y +. . oe the Arabic text, which he translated and explained to his believers. His people, therefore, were completely dependent upon hie interpretations. PR ey grt Tae aon of cara af tha aay boee At Wyatt pee Ds tn Lot ‘cibly brought to the attention of the people of Detroit on November 21, 1932,