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wast Sh eee ee * . . . * “5 . wt . é . te . ; x Recent incidents reveal NOI thinking oo the importance of financial . s e ve; An MGT captain was having trouble with a member who was too inquisitive about where all of the money went when everyone donated to all of the causes and drives they so often had. The MGT captain inquired of Elijah Muhammad as to what she should do. advised her to dismiss anyone who asked too oa questions. MTI Number 2 members were advised that no member should have a bank account and that all excess money owned by the members should be given to the temple in order to spread the word of Islam and to help in the purchase of new buildings. Also, they were. advised that they should obtain loans to meet their financial a obligations to the temple. While urging all members to contribute to the next annual conventio: the Supreme Captain of the FOI told those present that they could sacrifice for the temple and let the "white devil" down if they were paying for a car or for furniture; that it was all right to tell the “wh devil” any le. gp An FOI captain told his members that Elijah Muhammad did not war members who could not donate, "fish" (bring in prospective membe or sell papers. He saida true follower of Muhammad must donate heavily to help support the temple. A temple minister sent & letter to all members of his temple advis: in part: "Work cheerfully, have no fear, and do not be afraid to cocrifice. It takes finance to advance; in other words, it takes bre to get ahead, and if you want to go (make progress), you got to boy _ Don't be afraid to give; Aliah is ever aware of those who spend in the cause of truth. Give, Give, Sits ance it hurts." One must wonder at the ability of the iollowers of the "Messenger, numerous funds of the tempies. Because bi uc Rake pubis we Lhe -34-