“Clara Muhammad (born Clara Evans; also known as Clara Poole; November 2, 1899 – August 12, 1972) was born in Macon, Georgia, the daughter of Mary Lou (Thomas) and Quartus Evans.[1] She was the wife of Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad. They married in Georgia in 1917, before he changed his name from Elijah Poole. Between 1917 and 1939, Elijah and Clara Muhammad had eight children: six boys and two girls, including Warith Deen Muhammad. “
Books & Sources
Book: “In Her Spirit: A Narrative Biography on the Life of Clara Muhammad,” By Halimah Mohammed Ali
Book: “Mother of the Nation: Clara Evans Muhammad: Wife of Elijah Muhammad, Mother of Imam W. Deen. Mohammed,” By Dr. R. Zakiyyah Muhammad
External Research and Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clara_Muhammad
- https://sapelosquare.com/2016/02/01/profile-sister-clara-muhammad/
- https://m.facebook.com/watch/?v=249761923838566&_rdr