The original, biblical Elijah was a prophet known for defending the worship of God and performing miracles in God’s name. The prophet Elijah is revered by Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike.

Taking over from the organization's founder, Elijah Muhammad helmed the Nation of Islam during a period of limited growth. Malcolm X's arrival in 1952 ushered in a time of dramatically increased ...

Awed residents punctuate the myths and the legends around one such prophet, Elijah Masinde, with anecdotes as a former follower, Enos Simiyu recalls. " I was near the shop when Elijah pointed at a ...