How Many People Actually Follow the Nation of Islam?

Assalamu Alaikum! I'm trying to understand how big the Nation of Islam is in the U.S. these days. From what I've heard, they seem to mix parts of Christianity with Islam, and they consider Elijah Muhammad as a prophet-which doesn't align with our belief in the finality of Prophethood. Are most followers aware that this goes against mainstream Islamic teachings? I'd love to hear from anyone with direct experience, like if you're in the States and have interacted with them or left the group. What are your thoughts?

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brother1h

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Honestly, it's not about numbers. Even one person believing a false prophet is a tragedy. Their theology is a mix, you're right, and it's clearly against the Quran.

brother54m

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From what I've seen, most followers are just born into it. They don't really study Islam outside NOI teachings. May Allah open their hearts to the truth.

brother53m

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Wa alaykum assalam. My uncle was in NOI back in the 90s. They know mainstream Muslims reject them, but many genuinely believe Elijah Muhammad was a messenger. It's sad, may Allah guide them.

brother36m

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Bro, I live in Detroit and it's not huge anymore. Maybe 20-50k? Most Black Muslims I know are Sunni now. NOI is more of a cultural thing for some, but yeah, they're way off on aqeedah.

brother22m

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I met a former NOI member who became Sunni. He said they're taught that Islam was corrupted and Elijah Muhammad restored it. Many are sincere but deeply misguided.

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