Letter to Martin Luther King Jr.
Dear Sir:
We have reached a crucial crossroad in the life of our people here in America. Since all of us who love our people are walking toward one goal: freedom, justice, and equality from the common enemy –- let us realize there is unity in strength. Let us come together in a meeting to discuss the future plans and programs needed to achieve these goals for our people. If we have any love and respect for each other, let us be intelligent about the matter and present to America and all the world a united black front. The destiny of 22 million black people is too important to allow disunity among us to prevent our achievement of a united front of Black Americans. The meeting nor the place need not be public. Please let me have your answer within ten days.

Cordially your brother,
Elijah Muhammad
Messenger of Allah