Family Tree Project 2005

www.africanancestry.com

I have been overwhelmed with emotion!!! I have discovered that my Maternal Ancestry originates with the Tikar People of Cameroon!!!

My last two weeks have been a monumental moment in my life. I received the results for the family tree project I was doing and discovered my Maternal Roots! My DNA shows that I come from the Tikar people of Cameroon which is in West/Central Africa!!! All weekend I have been doing research about my family and I have found some very interesting facts that give me insight into why I do certain things today. For instance, I love plantain and banana’s which is one of the major exported items along with palm oil, ground nuts, yams and other things. The country is right by the Congo (Tropical Jungle) and at the base of Mt. Cameroon and there are all kinds of animals and plant life that are native there like Gorillas, Elephants, Lions, Cheetah’s (which happens to be one of me and my daughters favorite animals). I have been collecting and sometimes making statues or dolls out of wood or other natural items that I find and my people are world renown for their craft making, especially dolls and masks that represent our ancestors. It’s like a profound sense of closure and understanding of intuitions and ideas and that I have been expressing since my birth! It’s something I cannot truly put in words.. .

When I looked at my results I just started crying because it meant so much to me! Even though my Parents have taught me things about our "Continental" homeland and tribes throughout Africa’s 52 Countries, I always felt a sense of emptiness not knowing the "actual" place that my ancestors came from and being able to truly identify with our cultural view of the world. It’s like for the last 450 years, most black people have been like "adopted" children to America. And just like adopted children in general, you see a marked difference in attitude and sense of identity between them and a child who grows up knowing and living with their "real" Parents. This has forced many of us to adopt a compromised sense of identity that was given to us by those people who have lied to us the most. In reference to what I’m saying, El Hajj Malik Shabazz (Malcom X.) once said, "If a cat crawled inside an oven and had babies, just because she had her babies in the oven it doesn’t make them biscuits!" You can see that historically many "non-white" people have collectively failed to understand this simple analogy. Make no mistake about it, there is a profound sense of insanity going on inside of women who go out of her way to identify with being a man, fair skinned so-called Latino’s trying to be accepted as a white people with permanent tans, black women burning their hair strait and wearing blue contact lenses, and black men using their best clown antics to be accepted as "honorary" white men. Most non-white people in this society have been conditioned to feel as though they have to be "humble" about their culture because it might make white people feel insecure, threatened or uncomfortable about themselves, and obviously there is a reason it does. You see, when you reaffirm your culture in the presence of white people, it simultaneously reveals their historical and present relationship to you.

This brings to the surface not only our historical relationship to eachother, but also our present day attitudes and beliefs that are derived from that history, either positively expressed or negative. Basically, you can still have the same slave/slave master or male/oppressed female relationship that existed hundreds of years ago simply because people haven’t seriously talked about these issues to analyze their impact upon human life. The impact that continues to benefit some and disadvantage others! It’s nothing wrong with discussing anything but put it in the proper context and consider the things that "shape" that discussion and what goals that discussion has and will achieve. Now don’t get me wrong, there are some wonderful things about American Society and American Culture because it is a conglomerate of many different influences. I’m just saying that we should never disregard the totality of our cultural identity in order to be "included" or try to "make it" in this Society. America has a way of directly and indirectly telling non-white people that you must drop or extremely modify your identity if you want to live in America. In just the last two years alone you’ll be surprised at how many people from Arabia, India and other Muslim and Hindu countries have changed their name to names like Bill, Betty, Mike and John in order to try and be accepted, non-threatening, not offensive and comfortable in American Society! What can they tell their children about integrity, truth, faith and cultural awareness?

To conclude, I just had these things on my mind and I’m sure you can appreciate where I’m coming from. Being involved in this DNA Project has heightened my cultural sensitivity and has given me a stronger sense of pride in my Heritage, literally, not just in the spiritual sense that I have always identified with my homeland. Now I can go back home and actually get citizenship in Cameroon!!!

My daughters were very, very excited too and we are already making plans to go there in 2006. For my Family Tree Project I also offered 19 other tests to other families besides my own. It is my hopes that through this Project, they will be able to develop the insight to understand their present-day context in American Society and adjust their world-view to culturally serve their best interest. There were a few people who discovered that their ancestors are the Mende People of Sierra Leone who’s world renown for their "Diamond" mining industry! Think about what type of impact that this knowledge has on a person who has only knew poverty, and who has only been taught that their ancestors were slaves. Not only will "Diamonds" never look the same to them again, but they will be "forced" to psychologically view themselves with a different self worth!

Peace,
Saladin

Born King M Allah

5th Annual Universal Family Day

Cee Allah's Nation (Canada)

"All the Human Familes of the Planet Earth"

Today I wanted to say PEACE to our Universal Family that reside in Cee Allah's Nation, Canada for all those who were unaware that we are not only Universal in a conceptual sense b.u.t. Universal "literally".

In the Mighty lands of Steel City (Hamilton) and Truth Cipher (Toronto) Ontario Canada we truly have a manifestation of a Human Family. I've had the opportunity of meeting Gods and Earths who are 1st and 2nd generation from China, Mexico, Barbado's, Nigeria, Persia, Pakistan, Jamaica, Trinadad, Ethiopia and I'm sure other brothers and sisters that come from a different cultural backdrop than America. It's a beautiful thing to see the concepts of Universal Flag, Universal Family, Original People, and Human Families in the flesh and lived out to the fullest Equality!

As an Original Man born and reared in American Society, it is quite a different socioeconomic and psychological dynamic than Canada. While the English were primarily responsible for colonizing the land and minds of the people in America, their little brother "France" were primarily reponsible for colonizing Canada. Also consider the fact that a different methodolgy must be used in teaching our lessons to a brother who just came from Nigeria, a sister from Ethiopia or a brother who is second generation from China! The brother Born King M Allah is performing a task that everybody cannot carry out, especially someone who has never been in the midst of such an ethnically diverse place like Canada! Think about it for a second.. .

The reason a posted a picture of our brother Born King M Allah is because he has worked dilligently to make our Nation a strong and visibly presence out in Canada. I give the Lord the upmost respect for doing what he does because if it wasn't for him representing what we teach then many of our brothers and sisters from their respected lands would not have had the opportunity to come into this Knowledge. All the Gods and Earths that rest in the Province of Ontario are connected to the God in some way. He's a humble brother b.u.t. will put you on your square if need be and he doesn't allow anyone to take any shorts. I also want to shout out his A-alike Born Truth Allah because he has been with the brother also as a shining example of who we are as a Nation! For all the years that I've I've known Born Truth he has always progressed and has been as sharp (or sharper) in his expression than last time. In other word's he's the type of God that you always want a new born (someone who just started learning) to meet.

I cannot neglect to mention his Earth "I-Asia" as well because she is definately the "Mother of Civilization" to Cee Allah's Nation. She is one of the few Earths that I have met that is always building and adding on to the Cipher showing and proving who she is! I-Asia is the epitome of what a Queen, Earth, Mother, Sister, and Teacher is. Our young Earths out in Canada who have an opportunity to be in her midst are truly blessed.

The future of our Nation already exists, and our Family in Canada represents a small scale model of what The Father envisioned when he instructed us to teach all the human families of the Planet Earth!

It is imperative that any a member of The Nation of Gods and Earths take the opportunity to visit our family out in Cee Allah's Nation and see for yourself the beautiful things that the God Born King M Allah and I-Asia Earth have done and are doing. In the future I will post other reflections of some of the Gods and Earths out in Canada and give you the opportunity to see how beautiful our Nation continues to grow!

If you are interested in contacting the God or Earth you can email Born King M Allah at: allahtheoriginalman@hotmail.com

L.I.F.E. Program in Atlantis!!

Who needs an "Enlightener" Anyway?!!

First I would like to state an actual fact in order to clarify one of the most vital points in our way of life and that is “No one can enter unless allowed by a qualified Enlightener”. I think that it is necessary to make this Knowledge Born (Known) because some people are under the impression that there is some type of “back door” that exists in becoming an active member of The Nation of Gods ands Earths. Here are some of the most common misconceptions that people have about becoming a part of the NGE:

1. You can “be down” by learning Wu-Tang Clan lyrics/lingo or other Rap Artists who are either members or loosely affiliated with the NGE.
   
2. You know how to say the Supreme Mathematics and/or the Supreme Alphabet.
   
3. You try or do use common language of the NGE.
   
4. You are qualified to talk about who we are because you bought the Wu-Tang Manual.
   
5. You have “the lessons” from downloading them off a Nation of Islam affiliated website.
   
6. You frequent NGE websites, message boards and talk to Gods and Earths (maybe?) on the internet.
   
7. You know someone or are related to someone who is in the NGE.
   
8. You were in prison and met Gods or Earths there.
   
9. You used to be in the Nation of Islam and received your “Supreme Wisdom” book which contains the lessons.
   
10. Your significant other is a member of the NGE so that gives you a free pass.

One of the determined ideas of this way of life is to use knowledge to cultivate ourselves to the extent that our uprightness leads us to God-centeredness. In layman’s terms we are trying to get ourselves “right” or “strait”. We were naturally born a specific way and we try to rid ourselves of the things and obstacles that try to make us other than our natural self. Knowledge provides us with the information and awareness to be Wise enough See what we need to do to obtain and maintain this God-centeredness. You can never achieve this by not being strait up from the door, and the Enlightener is the door!

Here are a few quotes that were taken from the book “The Sufi’s” by Idries Shah. They all emphasize the importance and necessity in having a Teacher:

“Everyone has become a gold seeker, but the ordinary do not know it when they see it. If you cannot recognize it, join a wise man.”

“While a Sufi may attain illumination within a long or short time, he cannot actually teach until he has received the Robe of Permission (to enroll students) from his own mentor;”

“The guide, philosopher and friend who is the Sufi teacher, then performs what may be considered to be many functions. As a guide he shows the Way- but the aspirant must himself do the walking.”

“Everyone, when he gets to a certain stage of mere personal sophistication, thinks that he can find the way to enlightenment by himself. This is denied by Sufis, for they ask how a person can find something when he does not know what it is.”

Martial Art’s movies are some of the greatest visual interpretations of the relationship that occurs between the Master and a Student. Here are some of the basic premises that you’ll find:

• The Student usually humbly approaches the Master’s Temple from a state of darkness (ignorance) in search of light (knowledge).
  
• Even if the Student tries to fool the Master he eventually breaks down and asks to be taught.
  
• Before the Master accepts him/her as a Student he puts them through a series of tests to determine if the Student is sincere.
  
• Most times they feel that the Master doesn’t want to teach them but in reality he is only testing their sincerity.
  
• If the Master finds that the person is sincere he takes him on as a student.
  
• The Master is very wise and crafts the Student’s curriculum around his temperance.
  
• The Master gives the Student pre-requisites to prepare the Student for what they will learn.
  
• The Student usually has the wrong motivation why they want to learn but
  
• The Student is usually impatient because they don’t know what to expect.
  
• The Student usually gets frustrated because they expect to know all things instantly.
  
• The Student sometimes feels that the Master is misleading them and may question his authority.
  
• The Student eventually understands the Masters determined idea and that is usually when the Master is no longer present.

You can find some, all or small variations of these basic concepts throughout many Martial Art’s Films and they give you a basic idea of what goes on during the relationship of a Master and a Student. What it ultimately comes down to is the fact that a person becomes a qualified Enlightener through a qualified Enlightener. This may not be the way that it is in other “spheres” but in this way we try to ensure that when a person say’s that they are God or the Earth they can show and prove it. Not through what books they have, rhymes they can quote, how long they did a bid, or who they know. This is based upon who their Enlightener was/is, what tree they come from and what they are doing to corroborate the fact that they are the God or Earth.

Peace to all the TRUE and LIVING!

Saladin

-First Born Prince Allah-

Back in Born Build I had the opportunity of sharing some time with First Born Prince Allah. The picture you see was taken at about the Knowledge Knowledge Hour (11pm) in front of the Allah School.

The first time I met Prince I had already heard quite a bit about him. He was well-known for bombing (setting people strait) people and calling things like he seen it. On the first occasion I was sitting in the Allah School on the day of our Annual Show and Prove with about four other Gods, a couple young and a couple older. While sitting there a tall thin figure walked in through the room strait to the back of the school. Those who knew who he was seemed to sit up alittle more strait as if they were waiting for something to happen. I looked around at those in the front room and it was an eerie silence. One of the older Gods said in a silence voice to one of the younger Gods, “That was First Born Prince Allah!”. With his eye’s widening, the younger God seemed to feel alittle apprehensive about being there. I didn’t know what was really going on until Prince returned from the back and on his way out he stopped to question one of the Gods who was sitting in a chair. In a convicted voice he said, “Yo’ God where is my tape at!” Apparently the God borrowed a tape from Prince of him going through his lessons. The God being to stumble into excuses why he hadn’t gotten it back to him yet and finally stated that he was doing the knowledge to it. Prince sarcastically shot back, “God, you had my muthaf*#!in’ tape for 10 years now God and you still drawing it up? How much drawing up you gotta’ do God? God I want my tape back!” Now mind you this God that was getting bombed was at least 40 years old. A few Gods snickered a bit because it was hilarious how Prince handled the situation. The God didn’t respond he just told the God “I’ll get your tape back”, and Prince responded by saying, “And don’t tell me when your gonna’ bring the mutha f*#a’ either, just bring it”!

A few minutes later me and one of the Gods was standing outside of the school and Prince was in the front sweeping when a young PR boy (so-called Puerto Rican) walked by wearing a long necklace with a large Dragon pendant dangling from it. Prince stopped him for a minute and said “What kind of symbol is that?”. Puzzled, the youth looked down and held it up and said proudly, “It’s a Dragon”. With a smile on his face and wave of his hand Prince said, “Well drag on then”. It was amazing to see how he put knowledge to practical use. He was an Arabic Scholar, and Elder, a Brother and at times he often spit Mathematics sounding like a Sailor! When it’s said that “The truth hurts”, Prince knew how to break you down if you wasn’t right and exact and I noticed that he usually attacked those who acted like they were better. Prince didn’t carry himself with a “I’m better than you attitude” b.u.t. he did demand respect regardless of who you say you are and that went for everybody!

On the occasion where I tool this picture of Prince I had the opportunity to spend quite a bit of time with him. Actually this is the weekend I bought a roundtrip bus ticket to Now Why (NY) and stayed over night in the school. My intention was to visit the school, build with some of the Gods and Earths, view some sights, get something to eat and get back on the bus later early the next morning and come back to Atlantis. When I got to Mecca and it started to get late the Older Gods decided to let me stay at the School because Prince was gonna’ rest there for the night. We built or should I say he built because I basically listened and only asked for clarity on some things he said. The God was hilarious the way he put things because many “God’s” often try to dress up what they are saying by shrouding their words in deep mathematical concepts. Prince was raw and anyone that knew him will bear witness to that! He built about everything from this young wiz (woman) he was dealing with in the Projects to Freemasonry, the history of the Nation to why he hated rats, relationships and of course stupid ass nigga’s. We were up to about the wisdom hour and it was one of the most memorable experiences that I have ever had.

When I awoke in the morning we built for a while longer before I left to do alittle sight-seeing until it was time for me to come back to Atlantis. I tell this story for one reason only, to reflect upon how valuable that our Elders are. We must preserve the best part of everything they say while they are here with us. May Peace and Blessing be upon The God.

Peace,
Saladin

The Bateleur Eagle

"Bonified Snake Eater"

Build and S.O.S.
-(Share Our School)-

Fundamentally and realistically, the true teachings of the Nation of Gods and Earths take place in all places. What we teach is never geographically, historically, socially or economically out of context because our teachings are the synthesis of universal law which is "Mathematics". Mathematics are the symbolic representation and function of what is, what was and what will be. Principles, if you will, in the most essential form. Therefore there is not a "specific" place that we need to meet in order to teach, but there are in environments that may serve as a more effective backdrop for someone to grasp a certain concept. You find us (Gods and Earths) in all places, teaching in the boardroom, the courtroom, the classroom, on the corner, at a church, at the club, playing baseball, at the zoo, in Iraq or wherever! The best of us are able to turn any circumstance, situation or environment into a classroom at any time. First Born Prince Allah (PBUH) was one of many of our Elders that was able to do this!

I received knowledge while I was in college at Central State University in Wilberforce, OH so I was already in a so-called study environment. For me this was very convenient and strengthening to my education. When I left in Born Power (95) and brought the knowledge to Atlantis the people that wanted to learn had a very different backdrop and it took me time to learn that they weren’t going to get the knowledge the same way I got it. I had to take a different approach because to most of them it was really a task to get up and walk four blocks to the library in the winter to do some research. What it comes down to is the fact that each person goes through their own personal challenges (hell) for things to come out right. As an Enlightener, it is our responsibility to see this and formulate a curriculum that takes into consideration all factors that will help or hinder them from growing.

To go back to my original statement, you will see actual Allah Youth Centers throughout America and these "Centers" act as laylines or magnetic poles that serve as gathering places for us and outreach centers for the community. It’s important that we support these structures and maintain them especially our root of civilization. Our National Headquarters is literally in Mecca (Harlem, NY)!

The reasoning behind this site maximizes our ability to communicate, share information and network with eachother wherever we may be. I also hope that it will inspire others to use the net as a medium to start an online/offline "school" because in the not so distant future we will be able to offer a variety of self improvement courses in specialized areas of interest that are relative to our teachings. Stay in-tune for "Supreme Mathematics" (The Key)

"The essence of education doesn’t take place inside of a building, it takes place
inside of your building." -Saladin Allah

Peace,

Saladin

The "Oldest" Iconography of the Church!!!

-Yashua and his Brethren-

Do the Knowledge

I've been working 12 hour days four days a week so this is probably the most effective way to communicate. In the morning I work as a Key Office Manager in the Slot Operations Dept. at the Seneca Niagara Casino. The link has a picture of me doing a Promotional Shot for our Poker Room rocking some ole' skool porkchops! I've been working here for understanding (3) years and it's PEACE! I have never gotten up and said to myself "damn I gotta go to work!". Since this is a two million (Native Americans) operated Casino, the infrastructure is very different than other businesses that are founded upon a Euro centered worldview. I feel more at home here and have the support of other Indigenous People who culturally and historically relate to us. It's funny because the same type of people that we call Oreo's they call them Apples!

After I leave the Casino I go home for a moment to change and prepare for my L.I.F.E. Program that I run through the NACC (Niagara Art's and Cultural Center). The NACC used to be Niagara Falls High School but they closed it to open a new High School. All the rooms in the building are rented out to different types of Artist's. The link to this site gives you alittle information about the NACC. I too enjoy this because my L.I.F.E. Program is a Mentorship Program designed to teach vital "Life Skills" to the youth such as self awareness, critical thinking, conflict resolution, environmental preservation, politics, optimum health, entrepreneurialism and other valuable information that often doesn't get taught or emphasized in the public/private school system.

Back when I got knowledge of self in Born Power (95) my Benefactor used to tell me many things about my destiny that I couldn't see for myself at the time. He used to say things like, "Yo' God, your gonna' be working with the children", and "You gotta' gift God dealing with the youth". I think that one of the fundamental things missing today amongst the Original People is "Trust". Let me tell you, it takes a great deal of trust to humble yourself to a person that you call "Enlightener" because essentially you don't know where he or she may lead you! You can only assume that it will be the right direction because you've never been where they are yet! I give my Benefactor, Teacher, Enlightener, Brother the utmost respect for taking the time to show me the way. It's a task that very few people take on because the reward you receive is to simply see your brother or sister improve themselves and be positive productive assets to their family, friends, community and world! This task can never be minimized especially in such a self serving, materialistic centered "Do Me" society such as America. I am forever grateful to have came in tune with my Benefactor and I in turn try to be an asset to others in any way that I can. Until next time.. .

Peace,
Saladin

Peace,

My name is Saladin Quanaah' Allah and I am the Local Region 6 Represenative of the Nation of Gods and Earths here in Atlantis (Niagara Falls, NY).

This online journal will be comprised of Short Stories, Saying's, Insights and Experiences from my perspective on Life. With that said, I would like to tell you a story I wrote about a year ago called:




The Hunter of the Sheep

A hunter once visited a township which was said to be overrun by wolves. So grave was this problem, that many of the farmers who resided in this town could not make a living raising their livestock. Each and every night two or three of their livestock would be missing, only to be discoverd days later savagely devoured. At the time of the hunters arrival, the town was organizing a search party for a sheep that was said to be missing since daybreak. A reward had been offered by the owner of this sheep, so the hunter saw it as a substantial gain to partake in this mission.
Since this area was infested with blood thirsty wolves, there was always a possibility that a person venturing off into the forest may not return home. Even in broad daylight, a hungry pack of wolves were said to attack a group of lumberjacks wielding even their working axes. Packing their rifles, the party of men then set out in search for the lost sheep. As hours went by, the men became weary in their luckless endeavor.
The Sun began to fade behind the clouds and the night seemed to arrive before the moon even expected. The party of men began to trail off until the hunter was the only one left. Determined as he was, the hunter roamed the dark forest with one thing on his mind, to find the lost sheep and collect his reward. Silently he crept through the forest until he was startled by an awkward sound that he had never heard before! Visibility at this point was very poor, so the hunter aimed his rifle towards the direction that the sound seemed to come from. "BLAST", the hunter shot out into the darkness with hopes of ridding himself of the strange noise which crept up his spine! Feeling around in near total darkness, the hunter came upon a large carcass towards the direction that he shot at. Kneeling down, he touched the carcass and was astonished to feel thick wooly hair.

"This can't be the sheep!", the hunter said to himself feeling betrayed in his folly. Just then, the carcass stood to it's feet and attacked the hunter, tearing him to shreds. In the morning, the party of men reassembled and ventured into the forest, only to be acquainted with this gruesome sight! The remains of the hunter scattered over the ground, a blood stained rifle, and a sheep's skin resembling a costume.

Peace,

First and foremost I would like to introduce myself. My name is Saladin Quanaah' Allah and I am the Local Region 6 Representative of the Nation of Gods and Earths here in the beautiful City of Atlantis (Niagara Falls, NY).

This online journal will be comprised of Short Stories, Essays, Observations and Thoughts that articulate the vastness of my Universe. With that said, I would like to tell you a short story called:

The Hunter of the Sheep

A hunter once visited a township which was said to be overrun by wolves. So grave was this problem, that many of the farmers who resided in this town could not make a living raising their livestock. Each and every night two or three of their livestock would be missing, only to be discoverd days later savagely devoured. At the time of the hunters arrival, the town was organizing a search party for a sheep that was said to be missing since daybreak. A reward had been offered by the owner of this sheep, so the hunter saw it as a substantial gain to partake in this mission.
Since this area was infested with blood thirsty wolves, there was always a possibility that a person venturing off into the forest may not return home. Even in broad daylight, a hungry pack of wolves were said to attack a group of lumberjacks wielding even their working axes. Packing their rifles, the party of men then set out in search for the lost sheep. As hours went by, the men became weary in their luckless endeavor.
The Sun began to fade behind the clouds and the night seemed to arrive before the moon even expected. The party of men began to trail off until the hunter was the only one left. Determined as he was, the hunter roamed the dark forest with one thing on his mind, to find the lost sheep and collect his reward. Silently he crept through the forest until he was startled by an awkward sound that he had never heard before! Visibility at this point was very poor, so the hunter aimed his rifle towards the direction that the sound seemed to come from. "BLAST", the hunter shot out into the darkness with hopes of ridding himself of the strange noise which crept up his spine! Feeling around in near total darkness, the hunter came upon a large carcass towards the direction that he shot at. Kneeling down, he touched the carcass and was astonished to feel thick wooly hair.

"This can't be the sheep!", the hunter said to himself feeling betrayed in his folly. Just then, the carcass stood to it's feet and attacked the hunter, tearing him to shreds. In the morning, the party of men reassembled and ventured into the forest, only to be acquainted with this gruesome sight! The remains of the hunter scattered over the ground, a blood stained rifle, and a sheep's skin resembling a costume.