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June 15, 2026Open Access

The Imam's charisma: an analysis of Imam Warith Deen Mohammed's leadership

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LELuqman El-AminTemple College

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Dissertation analyzes Imam Warith Deen Mohammed's leadership and its impact on American Islamic reformers, suggesting a unique authority.

Key Points

  • This research aims to explore the concept of charismatic leadership through the lens of Imam Warith Deen Mohammed's role within the Nation of Islam and American Islam.
  • Analysis of the transition of leadership from Elijah Muhammad to Warith Deen Mohammed.
  • Examination of Max Weber’s model of charismatic leadership.
  • Comparative study of traditional vs. reform interpretations of Islam.
  • Warith Deen Mohammed established a unique charismatic authority despite lacking formal traditional Islamic education.
  • His interpretations shaped a new understanding of Islam that resonates with African American experiences.
  • Contrary to Weber’s theory, leadership transitions within the Nation of Islam maintained charismatic continuity rather than leading to routinization.

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Luqman El-Amin (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2f95b4a1cfeec490827995https://doi.org/10.34944/hsk3-m504
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