Black Muslim


noun

a member of the Nation of Islam.

Origin of Black Muslim

An Americanism dating back to 1955–60

British Dictionary definitions for black muslims

Black Muslims

noun

(esp in the US) a political and religious movement of Black people who adopt the religious practices of Islam and seek to establish a new Black nation Official name: Nation of Islam

Cultural definitions for black muslims

Black Muslims

A radical movement for Black Power that reached a peak of influence in the United States during the 1960s, partly under the leadership of Malcolm X. Members rejected Christianity as a religion of white people and embraced Islam. Like many other Black Muslims who took new names, the boxer Cassius Clay changed his name to Muhammad Ali to join the movement.