MSTA Temple 19 Atlanta

08/17/2026

08/10/2026

Be More Humble

07/31/2026

Untempered Mortar

07/22/2026

Reality Is Negotiable

Two people can experience the exact same event, hear the same words, witness the same actions, and walk away with completely different realities. Why? Because reality is not experienced solely through our senses. It is filtered through our beliefs, experiences, expectations, fears, hopes, and mindset. The event may be objective, but the meaning we assign to it is often subjective.

This is why protecting and developing your mind is so important. A disciplined mind can find lessons in adversity, while an undisciplined mind may find only offense and defeat. We may not always control what happens to us, but we have tremendous influence over how we interpret it. In many ways, the quality of our reality is determined not just by what we experience, but by the lens through which we choose to see it.

Peace

07/09/2026

Hezekiah: Reformation and Restoration

In the genealogy of Jesus provided in our "Koran Questions for Moorish Americans", one of the names we are instructed to know is Hezekiah. This is not incidental. Hezekiah represents a period of reformation, restoration, and the return to divine principles after a period of decline and confusion.

If we apply that lesson to the present condition of the Moorish Science Temple of America, it becomes clear that we are living in a symbolic "Hezekian" age.

King Hezekiah inherited a people who had become divided, disconnected from their principles, neglectful of their sacred institutions, and uncertain of their collective identity. His work was not to create something new, but to restore what had been forgotten, repair what had been neglected, and reunite a people around their divine purpose.

Likewise, our work as Moorish Americans is not merely to preserve an organization or defend personalities. Our work is to restore nationality, revive divine principles, rebuild institutions, educate our people, and cultivate the character necessary to sustain what our Holy Prophet, Noble Drew Ali, established.

The age of Hezekiah requires sacrifice over comfort, study over speculation, service over self-interest, and unity over division. It demands that we clean our own house before attempting to govern the world around us.

Reformation is not accomplished through slogans.
Restoration is not achieved through nostalgia.
Both require labor.

Perhaps the lesson of Hezekiah in our Questionnaire is not simply that he was an ancestor of Jesus, but that every generation must decide whether it will participate in the decline of a nation or in its restoration.

The question before us is simple:

Will we be remembered as spectators of Moorish American restoration, or as laborers in it?

07/02/2026

𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘

DeKalb Day Centers Available to Assist the Unhoused During Extreme Heat

DECATUR, Ga. - In response to continued high temperatures, DeKalb County, in partnership with local service providers, is advising that day centers are available as options to assist vulnerable residents seeking relief from the extreme heat.

County officials encourage persons in need to take advantage of these locations and wrap around services during operating hours.

The following facilities are currently available and open during normal operating hours:

•𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗗𝗲𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗯 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲- 3592 Flat Shoals Rd., Decatur GA 30034

• 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲- 2585 Gresham Rd., Atlanta, GA 30316

• 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘅- 3999 Covington Highway, Decatur, GA 30032

• 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿- 2944 Ember Drive, Decatur, GA 30034

"Extreme heat can pose serious health risks, particularly for our most vulnerable residents," said DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson. "We encourage anyone in need of a safe, cool environment to utilize these resources and check on family members, neighbors, and friends during periods of excessive heat."
Residents are encouraged to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity during peak afternoon hours, and never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles.

Seniors in need of assistance should contact the Senior Link Line at 770-322-2950.

07/01/2026

Islam, Moors!

Has Your Life Really Changed?

To say that your life changed when you found the Prophet, yet continue to condone hatred, slander, and the tearing down of your own brother and sister, is a question worth seriously reflecting upon. True transformation is not merely a change in what we call ourselves, what we wear, or what organization we belong to. It is demonstrated by a change in our character, our speech, and how we treat others, especially those closest to us.

If we still celebrate gossip, excuse envy, and participate in the destruction of another's reputation, then we must honestly ask ourselves: Have we truly changed, or have we merely adopted a new identity while carrying the same old habits? Real growth is measured not by our claims, but by our ability to embody love, truth, peace, freedom, and justice in our daily conduct.

Peace

06/28/2026

The Cost of Seeking Dissension Over Commonality

When people enter conversations looking for points of disagreement rather than areas of agreement, division becomes the inevitable outcome. No two individuals, groups, or organizations will agree on everything, but when our primary goal is to identify differences, we train ourselves to overlook the values, principles, and objectives we already share. This approach turns potential allies into adversaries, stalls progress, and creates an environment where conflict becomes more important than solutions.

Real growth, unity, and progress require the maturity to first seek common ground. Identifying shared goals does not require abandoning our convictions or ignoring legitimate differences. Instead, it provides a foundation of mutual respect from which disagreements can be addressed constructively. Those who constantly search for dissension often end up strengthening division, while those who seek commonality create the possibility for cooperation, understanding, and lasting progress.

06/24/2026

When Envy Masquerades as Righteousness

Many people will post slanderous accusations in an attempt to win over weak minds and recruit others to their cause of damaging someone else's reputation. Often, the real motivation is envy. They desire the influence, respect, position, or success that another person has attained, and they cannot stand to see that person prosper.

But there is also a warning for those who consume such messages. Take control of your own mind. Do not allow yourself to become a tool in another person's jealousy, bitterness, or personal agenda. A strong mind investigates, thinks critically, and judges matters fairly. A weak mind simply follows the crowd.

Such behavior is not indicative of one who claims to be a Moorish American Moslem living according to the Divine Principles of Love, Truth, Peace, Freedom, and Justice. If our words are rooted in envy, division, and character assassination, then we have departed from the very principles we profess to uphold. Likewise, if we allow ourselves to be manipulated by the envy and resentment of others, we become participants in the very injustice we claim to oppose.

Never surrender your judgment to another person's jealousy.

Peace

06/24/2026

Cleaning Your Physical House and Your Inner House

Cleaning your house is not simply a matter of hiding things out of sight. That may create the appearance of cleanliness, but it is often just concealed disorder. True cleanliness is a mindset and a discipline. It goes beyond straightening up when things become visibly messy. It is an ongoing practice of maintaining order.

The best way to keep a house clean is not to constantly clean up messes, but to avoid creating them in the first place. When an item is used, return it to its proper place when you are finished. Not just anywhere, but to a functional and organized location where it can be easily found and used again. Whether it is the living room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, or workspace, order is maintained when things are consistently returned to their rightful place.

A mess is created when things are taken from their place of purpose and never returned. Over time, disorder accumulates, and what began as a small oversight becomes a larger burden requiring greater effort to correct.

The same principle applies to the inner house. Our minds, thoughts, emotions, and habits require organization and maintenance. Mental clutter develops when we allow distractions, negative thinking, unresolved issues, and undisciplined habits to accumulate without addressing them. Just as a disordered home reflects neglect, a disordered mind often manifests itself in our environment, relationships, and daily actions.

When we cultivate discipline, clarity, and order within ourselves, those qualities naturally express themselves outwardly. An organized mind tends to create an organized life. By keeping both the outer house and the inner house in their proper order, we create an environment where peace, productivity, and purpose can thrive.

The condition of the outer house often reveals the condition of the inner house. While perfection is not the goal, consistent attention to both is a sign of self-mastery and conscious living. Cleanliness is not merely about what others see. It is about creating and maintaining order, both around us and within us.

Peace