CHICAGO—After nine months of silence regarding the historic presidential campaign of Sen. Barack Obama, the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan spoke the words that many have been waiting to hear him say. “Congratulations are absolutely in order for President-elect Barack Obama,” said Min. Farrakhan as the crowd erupted in cheers and applause during his opening remarks on Nov.9 at Mosque Maryam, the international headquarters of the Nation of Islam.
Addressing a national and international media contingent and thousands viewing live via webcast, Min. Farrakhan answered many questions and ended a great deal of speculation surrounding his views on President-elect Barack Obama’s political ascendancy and the future of America.
“What happened (on Nov. 4) has energized the entire world of man and mankind in a way that has never been seen before in the history of political elections in the United States of America or anywhere else in those nations that are committed to the principles of democracy.”
Min. Farrakhan forbade all of his ministers from commenting on the presidential election after several statements during his February 2008 Saviours’ Day keynote address titled “The Gods at War” were deliberately taken out of context by some media outlets and other right wing political operatives in an attempt to cause mischief in hopes of sabotaging Mr. Obama’s presidential aspirations.
Dressed in dazzling bejeweled crimson and gold robes, Min. Farrakhan said he felt and saw the “oneness of spirit” that he has neither seen nor felt since the Million Man March in 1995 while watching the 250,000 people at Grant Park in Chicago celebrating this momentous occasion in the history of America on Election Day.
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For a limited time, the free webcast can be viewed here http://www.noi.org/webcast/ and full coverage will be available in this week's editon of The Final Call.
(Photo - Kenneth Muhammad, The Final Call)
1 comment:
What I found most interesting about my Brother's (Minister Farrakhan's) address is that he mentioned the one thing I had been saying about President-elect Barack Obama's victory speech. Barack Obama acknowledged practically everyone but not once did he acknowledge GOD ALMIGHTY, WHO has really protected him. Obama strongly believes that he has been protected so far by "the best security that 'AMERICA' can provide."
I wonder whether Barack Obama is the sacrificial lamb for the whole world to come to the realization that not one hair can grow on a man's head unless GOD ALMIGHTY, ALLAH allows it. If ALMIGHTY GOD, my CREATOR, does not watch over the city, the city will not be kept.
ALLAHU AKBAR!
LOVE always
emma (in MARYland)
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