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po APPENDIX NATION OF ISLAM, formerly referred to as the Muslim Cult of Islam, also known as Mohammed! s Tenmiles of Islam es ee et i OF oe TEBE On May 5, 1958, the first source advised Muhammad had, upon advice of legal counsel, tempered his personal statements and instructiona to his ministers concerning the principles of his organization in order to avoid possible prosecution by the United States Government; however, he did not indicate any fundamental changes in the teachings of his organization, On May 7, 1964, a third source advised Muhammad had, early in July, 1958, decided to de-emphasize the religious aspects of the teachings of Islam and to stress the economic benefits to be derived by those Negroes who Joined the NOI, This policy change, according to Muhammad, would help him acquire additional followers and create more interest in his programs. 4 SMO Tem re, OS URE TR pn re nna mn ore eng, et pe ce ne ee eee ee et