The Honorable Elijah Muhammad teaches that the name of the planet earth is Asia and that it is an ancient name. Therefore, it should stand to reason that one should be able to find references or etymological clues of the word Asia in the lexicon and iconography of ancient languages. The root of the English transliteration of the word Asia is “As” and the suffix is “ia” meaning place, for example, Ethiop(ia) or Philadelph(ia).
The Black Ancient Egyptian civilization is the most referenced civilization by the Honorable Elijah Muhammad and he stated that the rich Nile Valley is the location where the Tribe of Shabazz discovered was the best place on the planet to live on along with the present seat of the Holy City, Mecca, Arabia.
Now, there is a phonetic equivalent of the root “As” in the Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics (Mdw Ntr) and incidentally it is the root word of the most venerated of female gods of Ancient Egypt (Kemet) who is popularly known as Isis or in Ancient Egyptian “Auset” or “As’t”.
The hieroglyph for “As” is a throne or seat. Egyptologist have struggled to give an adequate meaning for this hieroglyph as it relates Auset/As’t/Isis, for it has
been suggested that Auset/As’t/Isis has ten thousand names. Although this number may be an exaggeration to some let us realize that the Ancient Egyptian or kemetic gods/goddesses represent more than personalities, they (along with symbolic hieroglyphics) represent the cosmic forces and elements that make up the universe itself. Oftentimes, a symbol represents several different things, ideas or phenomena and conversely a single thought, principle or phenomena can be represented by a single symbol or a combination of symbols (hieroglyphics). For instance, the letter X is a monogram of God, a symbol of Christ, the nineteenth consonant of the English language, the Roman numeral for ten, the unknown quantity in the algebraic system of mathematics and etc.
The ancient Greek philosopher Plutarch states that, ”Isis is, in fact, the female principle of Nature, and is receptive of every form of generation, in accord with which she is called by Plato the gentle nurse and the all-receptive. . . Isis is sometimes called Muth, and again Athyri or Methyer. By the first of these names they signify "mother,". . . assign to Isis the name of Earth.”
Is not the Blackwoman the great world Mother the source of all life itself. Does it not make perfect sense that the earth would be named after the esoteric personification of the Black Goddess, the Divine Feminine, the Black Woman. What sound does the letters “a” and “s” make? And what do they have to do with the primordial groanings of the universe itself? And what of their mathematical equivilancies? Is it significant that the letters “a” and “s” are the first and nineteenth letters of the English alphabet?
The Egyptologist Wallis Budge states in “Osiris and the Egyptian Resurrection” that, “The word As(t) means seat, throne, abode, chamber, house, place, and etc., but there seems to be no possibility of connecting any one of these with the attributes of the goddess in such a way as to give a rational explanation of her name, and none of the derivations hitherto proposed can be regarded as satisfactory. As the wife of Osiris she was her husband’s throne, as the mother of Horus she was the house in which he came into being, as the great world-mother she was the abode in which all life originated, and her womb was the source whence sprang gods and men, the harvest, and all living creatures.”
Now, how does this square with the nineteen lettered question (presented to us in the Student Enrollment portion of the Lessons-The Supreme Wisdom), WHO IS THE ORIGINAL MAN? He answers that, “THE ORIGINAL MAN IS THE ASIATIC BLACKMAN, THE MAKER, THE OWNER, THE CREAM OF THE PLANET EARTH, GOD OF THE UNIVERSE.”
Why did Master Fard Muhammad preface Blackman with the term Asiatic? It should stand to reason that this was not done just because the Blackman is of Asia (which he is). It is because the term Asiatic (in this sense) denotes the position and/or station of the Blackman. And the rest of the answer to the “Who is the Original Man?” question clarifies and extrapolates on that position and/or station.
So the question is, what is that position and/or station of the Original Man as it relates to the term Asiatic? In this sense (ASIATIC) Blackman means (ENTHRONED) Blackman. Being that the root of Asiatic “As” means throne/seat. Enthroned here arguably is used as a verbal adjective modifying Blackman by qualifying and specifying it. Enthrone means, according to the New College Edition of the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language; “1. a. to seat on a throne. b. to invest with sovereign power or with the authority of high office. 2. to raise to a lofty position; revere, exalt.”
Additionally, Enthroned also being a verb, past participle to be exact (please note that another term for past participle is ‘perfect’ participle) simply means: a verb form indicating past or completed ‘action’ or ‘time’. Therefore, the phrase ‘Enthroned Blackman’ quintessentially means that the Blackman has already been perfected.”
Of course, not all Blackmen/women are perfect (complete) in this action or time, but the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, as an example for us, is the first begotten of the (spiritually and mentally) dead who becomes One with God. The Ancient Egyptian/ Kemetic god of resurrection was Osiris/Asar. Notice that Asar is a compound term ‘As’ (throne) and ‘ar’ which is represented by an eye. Here ‘ar’ seems to give ‘As’ additional weight. The eye can be translated as a verb meaning ‘to make’ or ‘maker’ or ‘to do’ or ‘doer’. Therefore, one meaning [of many] of Osiris/Asar means “one who makes his seat” or “seat maker”. This meaning is further extended to ‘one who takes his seat or throne’. Thus, this takes us back to the Who is the Original Man? question.
The Honorable Elijah Muahmmad is the fulfillment of the Osirian/Asarian prototype as both of their roles center around resurrection. Unfortunately, space prohibits me to attempt to fully explain this at this time, but does not George G. M. James state in Stolen Legacy that the purpose of the Egyptian Mysteries was to make man into a god or to become godlike. Henceforth, we can extrapolate from this that the Blackman is becoming One with God (through the process of atonement or at one ment or at one ness) and is being placed in rulership over himself and of all creation. Here, we see the Anthropocosmic principle or the Anthropic cosmological principle dimension of the teachings of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad. All one has to do is actively qualify oneself to ascend to his or her throne. Does not Problem #13 state: Sit yourself in Heaven at once! That is the greatest Desire of your Brother and Teachers. Another way of saying ‘sit yourself’ is ‘enthrone yourself’.
Also, during the Theology of Time lecture series (June 18, 1972), the Honorable Elijah Muhammad stated, “That is why I take about two hours each time, to pull you up gradually, so when you get up on top, you will know how far you have come to reach the top and that you could master your seat up there on top. God said to me, teach you and He will set you in heaven. He didn’t say run you in heaven. He will set you in heaven.”
In the (NOI) study guide #10 The God Within, we are asked this significant question, “What is meant by placing a Ruler in the earth?” The answer that is provided for us states, “ ‘ I am going to place a Ruler in the Earth.’ Not on the Earth, but in the Earth. [let us remember that the name of the Earth is Asia]. Where did you come from? Your flesh is from...the vegetation of the Earth. Your bone is from...the stone of the Earth. Your blood is from...the water of the Earth. This lump of flesh and blood and bone has to have a Ruler in it. Something that commands it; something that dominates it...”
“...God is going to form this body and He knows that you are supreme above the Sun, Moon and Stars; above all the creatures. You are the Supreme Existence --- Man and Woman. He is going to place in you a ruler.”
“In Hebrew, ‘Ruler’ means ‘Elohim’ or ‘God’, ‘Divine Essence’, ‘Will’, ‘Divine Force’. God shares Himself with Man and Woman. The only reason you can say I is because the True I has shared a part of His I AM with you, that you may be...He, Allah , God, places in you a Power from Himself...”
Further, in the same Study Guide another significant question is asked, “What evidence is there that God has indeed placed a Ruler in the Earth?” The answer provided for us states, “God is a man and we just cannot make Him other than man, lest we make Him an inferior one; for man’s intelligence has no equal in other than man. His wisdom is infinite; capable of accomplishing anything that His brain can conceive. A spirit is subjected to us and not we to the spirit. “ (Message to the Blackman, p. 6)
“Allah is He who created the heavens and the earth and sent down water from the clouds, then brought forth with it fruits as a sustenance for you, and He has made the ships subservient to you to run their course in the sea by His command, and He has made the rivers subservient to you...And He has made subservient to you the sun and the moon , pursuing their courses; and He has made subservient to you the night and the day...And He gives you all you ask of Him. And if you count Allah’s favors, you will not be able to number them. Surely man is very unjust, very ungrateful.” (Holy Qur’an 14:32,33).
“...Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the Earth and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.” (Genesis 1:28)
"Many people perceive the setting up of a Ruler and the establishment of a kingdom as a man sitting on a gold chair, wearing flowing robes and a crown.
"The true meaning is that Allah (God) is settling Himself on the brain (throne) of Man, by placing His own depth of knowledge, wisdom and understanding within us.
“And He is who created the heavens and the earth in six periods; and His Throne of Power is ever on water that He might manifest (the good qualities in) you whoever of you is best in deeds.” (Holy Qur’an 11:7). The brain is surrounded by liquid (water) in the skull to act as a cushion to protect it.”
It is no coincidence that there are numerous Ancient Egyptian representations of Osiris/Asar sitting on his throne that is above water.
Now it has been clearly established that the brain and throne are both synomonous terms; and, of course they share each other’s esoteric attributes. To further secure this analogy we should refer to one of the most oft repeated verses of the Holy Qur’an: "Ayat-ul-Kursi" or “The Verse of the Throne” according to the Yusef Ali translation of the Holy Qur’an, while Maulana Muhammad Ali translates this verse as “The Verse of Knowledge”. Here again we see the synonymous correlation between the aforementioned terms.
Yusef Ali’s translation says: “His Throne doth extend over the heavens and the earth, and He feeleth no fatique in guarding and preserving them. For He is the Most High, The Supreme (in glory). In his footnotes 296 and 298: This is the Ayat-ul-Kursi, the “Verse of the Throne”. Who can translate its glorious meaning, or reproduce the rhythm of its well-chosen and comprehensive words. Even in the original Arabic the meaning seems to be greater than can be expressed in words.
Throne: seat, power, knowledge, symbol of authority. In our thoughts we exhaust everything when we say “the heavens and the earth”. Well, then, in everything is the working of God’s power, and will and authority. Everything of course includes spiritual things as well as things of sense.”
The Maulana Muhammad Ali translation says: “His knowledge extends over the heavens and the earth, and the preservation of them both tires Him not”.
Notice that the symbolism of the throne has taken on astronomical/universal considerations. Astronomically, Auset/As’t/Isis represents the star Sirius A and her husband Asar/Asr/Osiris represents Sirius B. However, it must be noted that Osiris/Asar represent other stars as well, thus giving Asar multiple astronimical considerations.
According to Robert Temple in The Sirius Mystery, “The Bozo tribe in Mali, cousins to the Dogon, describe Sirius B as ‘the eye star’” and “Sirius A as ‘seated’ – and a seat is the sign for Isis.” It is also noted that in many African tribes, the king’s throne is known as the mother of the king.
The Black Ancient Egyptian civilization is the most referenced civilization by the Honorable Elijah Muhammad and he stated that the rich Nile Valley is the location where the Tribe of Shabazz discovered was the best place on the planet to live on along with the present seat of the Holy City, Mecca, Arabia.
Now, there is a phonetic equivalent of the root “As” in the Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics (Mdw Ntr) and incidentally it is the root word of the most venerated of female gods of Ancient Egypt (Kemet) who is popularly known as Isis or in Ancient Egyptian “Auset” or “As’t”.
The hieroglyph for “As” is a throne or seat. Egyptologist have struggled to give an adequate meaning for this hieroglyph as it relates Auset/As’t/Isis, for it has
been suggested that Auset/As’t/Isis has ten thousand names. Although this number may be an exaggeration to some let us realize that the Ancient Egyptian or kemetic gods/goddesses represent more than personalities, they (along with symbolic hieroglyphics) represent the cosmic forces and elements that make up the universe itself. Oftentimes, a symbol represents several different things, ideas or phenomena and conversely a single thought, principle or phenomena can be represented by a single symbol or a combination of symbols (hieroglyphics). For instance, the letter X is a monogram of God, a symbol of Christ, the nineteenth consonant of the English language, the Roman numeral for ten, the unknown quantity in the algebraic system of mathematics and etc.
The ancient Greek philosopher Plutarch states that, ”Isis is, in fact, the female principle of Nature, and is receptive of every form of generation, in accord with which she is called by Plato the gentle nurse and the all-receptive. . . Isis is sometimes called Muth, and again Athyri or Methyer. By the first of these names they signify "mother,". . . assign to Isis the name of Earth.”
Is not the Blackwoman the great world Mother the source of all life itself. Does it not make perfect sense that the earth would be named after the esoteric personification of the Black Goddess, the Divine Feminine, the Black Woman. What sound does the letters “a” and “s” make? And what do they have to do with the primordial groanings of the universe itself? And what of their mathematical equivilancies? Is it significant that the letters “a” and “s” are the first and nineteenth letters of the English alphabet?
The Egyptologist Wallis Budge states in “Osiris and the Egyptian Resurrection” that, “The word As(t) means seat, throne, abode, chamber, house, place, and etc., but there seems to be no possibility of connecting any one of these with the attributes of the goddess in such a way as to give a rational explanation of her name, and none of the derivations hitherto proposed can be regarded as satisfactory. As the wife of Osiris she was her husband’s throne, as the mother of Horus she was the house in which he came into being, as the great world-mother she was the abode in which all life originated, and her womb was the source whence sprang gods and men, the harvest, and all living creatures.”
Now, how does this square with the nineteen lettered question (presented to us in the Student Enrollment portion of the Lessons-The Supreme Wisdom), WHO IS THE ORIGINAL MAN? He answers that, “THE ORIGINAL MAN IS THE ASIATIC BLACKMAN, THE MAKER, THE OWNER, THE CREAM OF THE PLANET EARTH, GOD OF THE UNIVERSE.”
Why did Master Fard Muhammad preface Blackman with the term Asiatic? It should stand to reason that this was not done just because the Blackman is of Asia (which he is). It is because the term Asiatic (in this sense) denotes the position and/or station of the Blackman. And the rest of the answer to the “Who is the Original Man?” question clarifies and extrapolates on that position and/or station.
So the question is, what is that position and/or station of the Original Man as it relates to the term Asiatic? In this sense (ASIATIC) Blackman means (ENTHRONED) Blackman. Being that the root of Asiatic “As” means throne/seat. Enthroned here arguably is used as a verbal adjective modifying Blackman by qualifying and specifying it. Enthrone means, according to the New College Edition of the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language; “1. a. to seat on a throne. b. to invest with sovereign power or with the authority of high office. 2. to raise to a lofty position; revere, exalt.”
Additionally, Enthroned also being a verb, past participle to be exact (please note that another term for past participle is ‘perfect’ participle) simply means: a verb form indicating past or completed ‘action’ or ‘time’. Therefore, the phrase ‘Enthroned Blackman’ quintessentially means that the Blackman has already been perfected.”
Of course, not all Blackmen/women are perfect (complete) in this action or time, but the Honorable Elijah Muhammad, as an example for us, is the first begotten of the (spiritually and mentally) dead who becomes One with God. The Ancient Egyptian/ Kemetic god of resurrection was Osiris/Asar. Notice that Asar is a compound term ‘As’ (throne) and ‘ar’ which is represented by an eye. Here ‘ar’ seems to give ‘As’ additional weight. The eye can be translated as a verb meaning ‘to make’ or ‘maker’ or ‘to do’ or ‘doer’. Therefore, one meaning [of many] of Osiris/Asar means “one who makes his seat” or “seat maker”. This meaning is further extended to ‘one who takes his seat or throne’. Thus, this takes us back to the Who is the Original Man? question.
The Honorable Elijah Muahmmad is the fulfillment of the Osirian/Asarian prototype as both of their roles center around resurrection. Unfortunately, space prohibits me to attempt to fully explain this at this time, but does not George G. M. James state in Stolen Legacy that the purpose of the Egyptian Mysteries was to make man into a god or to become godlike. Henceforth, we can extrapolate from this that the Blackman is becoming One with God (through the process of atonement or at one ment or at one ness) and is being placed in rulership over himself and of all creation. Here, we see the Anthropocosmic principle or the Anthropic cosmological principle dimension of the teachings of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad. All one has to do is actively qualify oneself to ascend to his or her throne. Does not Problem #13 state: Sit yourself in Heaven at once! That is the greatest Desire of your Brother and Teachers. Another way of saying ‘sit yourself’ is ‘enthrone yourself’.
Also, during the Theology of Time lecture series (June 18, 1972), the Honorable Elijah Muhammad stated, “That is why I take about two hours each time, to pull you up gradually, so when you get up on top, you will know how far you have come to reach the top and that you could master your seat up there on top. God said to me, teach you and He will set you in heaven. He didn’t say run you in heaven. He will set you in heaven.”
In the (NOI) study guide #10 The God Within, we are asked this significant question, “What is meant by placing a Ruler in the earth?” The answer that is provided for us states, “ ‘ I am going to place a Ruler in the Earth.’ Not on the Earth, but in the Earth. [let us remember that the name of the Earth is Asia]. Where did you come from? Your flesh is from...the vegetation of the Earth. Your bone is from...the stone of the Earth. Your blood is from...the water of the Earth. This lump of flesh and blood and bone has to have a Ruler in it. Something that commands it; something that dominates it...”
“...God is going to form this body and He knows that you are supreme above the Sun, Moon and Stars; above all the creatures. You are the Supreme Existence --- Man and Woman. He is going to place in you a ruler.”
“In Hebrew, ‘Ruler’ means ‘Elohim’ or ‘God’, ‘Divine Essence’, ‘Will’, ‘Divine Force’. God shares Himself with Man and Woman. The only reason you can say I is because the True I has shared a part of His I AM with you, that you may be...He, Allah , God, places in you a Power from Himself...”
Further, in the same Study Guide another significant question is asked, “What evidence is there that God has indeed placed a Ruler in the Earth?” The answer provided for us states, “God is a man and we just cannot make Him other than man, lest we make Him an inferior one; for man’s intelligence has no equal in other than man. His wisdom is infinite; capable of accomplishing anything that His brain can conceive. A spirit is subjected to us and not we to the spirit. “ (Message to the Blackman, p. 6)
“Allah is He who created the heavens and the earth and sent down water from the clouds, then brought forth with it fruits as a sustenance for you, and He has made the ships subservient to you to run their course in the sea by His command, and He has made the rivers subservient to you...And He has made subservient to you the sun and the moon , pursuing their courses; and He has made subservient to you the night and the day...And He gives you all you ask of Him. And if you count Allah’s favors, you will not be able to number them. Surely man is very unjust, very ungrateful.” (Holy Qur’an 14:32,33).
“...Be fruitful, and multiply, and fill the Earth and subdue it; and have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.” (Genesis 1:28)
"Many people perceive the setting up of a Ruler and the establishment of a kingdom as a man sitting on a gold chair, wearing flowing robes and a crown.
"The true meaning is that Allah (God) is settling Himself on the brain (throne) of Man, by placing His own depth of knowledge, wisdom and understanding within us.
“And He is who created the heavens and the earth in six periods; and His Throne of Power is ever on water that He might manifest (the good qualities in) you whoever of you is best in deeds.” (Holy Qur’an 11:7). The brain is surrounded by liquid (water) in the skull to act as a cushion to protect it.”
It is no coincidence that there are numerous Ancient Egyptian representations of Osiris/Asar sitting on his throne that is above water.
Now it has been clearly established that the brain and throne are both synomonous terms; and, of course they share each other’s esoteric attributes. To further secure this analogy we should refer to one of the most oft repeated verses of the Holy Qur’an: "Ayat-ul-Kursi" or “The Verse of the Throne” according to the Yusef Ali translation of the Holy Qur’an, while Maulana Muhammad Ali translates this verse as “The Verse of Knowledge”. Here again we see the synonymous correlation between the aforementioned terms.
Yusef Ali’s translation says: “His Throne doth extend over the heavens and the earth, and He feeleth no fatique in guarding and preserving them. For He is the Most High, The Supreme (in glory). In his footnotes 296 and 298: This is the Ayat-ul-Kursi, the “Verse of the Throne”. Who can translate its glorious meaning, or reproduce the rhythm of its well-chosen and comprehensive words. Even in the original Arabic the meaning seems to be greater than can be expressed in words.
Throne: seat, power, knowledge, symbol of authority. In our thoughts we exhaust everything when we say “the heavens and the earth”. Well, then, in everything is the working of God’s power, and will and authority. Everything of course includes spiritual things as well as things of sense.”
The Maulana Muhammad Ali translation says: “His knowledge extends over the heavens and the earth, and the preservation of them both tires Him not”.
Notice that the symbolism of the throne has taken on astronomical/universal considerations. Astronomically, Auset/As’t/Isis represents the star Sirius A and her husband Asar/Asr/Osiris represents Sirius B. However, it must be noted that Osiris/Asar represent other stars as well, thus giving Asar multiple astronimical considerations.
According to Robert Temple in The Sirius Mystery, “The Bozo tribe in Mali, cousins to the Dogon, describe Sirius B as ‘the eye star’” and “Sirius A as ‘seated’ – and a seat is the sign for Isis.” It is also noted that in many African tribes, the king’s throne is known as the mother of the king.
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