Koran Questions for Moorish Americans, often affectionately called “The 101s,” is one of the foundational instructional texts of the Moorish Science Temple of America. Revealed by The Noble Prophet Drew Ali, this small yet profound catechism forms a critical companion to The Holy Koran of the Moorish Science Temple of America, offering students a clear pathway into the moral, national, and spiritual principles of Moorish American identity.

Structured as a series of questions and answers, the text serves as a guide for all who ascribe to the teachings of the Prophet—known traditionally as Moorish Children, not by age, but by devotion, sincerity, and readiness to learn. These lessons reinforce the central tenets of Moorish Science: knowledge of self, divine origin, national heritage, and the duty to uplift fallen humanity through love, truth, peace, freedom, and justice.

Far more than a simple catechism, Koran Questions acts as an initiatory doorway, preparing the seeker to understand the Circle 7 Koran and the broader teachings of the Temple. Its influence extends beyond the early Moorish American movement; it is recognized as a spiritual and cultural ancestor to later question-and-answer traditions, including the “120” degrees of the Nation of Gods and Earths. Yet the 101s remain distinct—rooted firmly in Drew Ali’s vision of national restoration and the awakening of a forgotten people to their divine and earthly birthrights.

This edition is faithfully reproduced from a rare 1928 pamphlet circulated during the Prophet’s lifetime, preserving both its tone and its instructional intent. It stands as a historical document, a spiritual guide, and a national reminder—calling Moorish Americans to study, to reflect, and to live according to the higher principles set forth by their founding Prophet.

Approach these questions with humility and purpose.

For in answering them, the Moorish American seeks not only knowledge—but transformation.