Illustration of growth, study, and guidance

The new-member learning path

The Sacred Grove

A protected clearing for the beginning of Knowledge—where new members may learn, ask, reflect, and grow under Temple No. 9 leadership.

Enter with an open mind

Knowledge unfolds with patience, order, and purpose.

The Sacred Grove is the new-member classroom of Temple No. 9. The public sequence reveals the shape of the path; enrolled members enter the private classroom for assigned lessons, materials, and progress.

Class content is assigned and maintained by authorized Temple leadership.

01

New member class

Welcome & Orientation

Meet Temple No. 9, understand the class pathway, and prepare for the learning journey ahead.

02

New member class

The 101 Questions

Begin guided study with materials and discussion approved by Temple leadership.

03

New member class

Life & Mission

Study the life and mission of Prophet Noble Drew Ali through the Temple's assigned resources.

04

New member class

Divine Constitution

Enter a guided reading of the Divine Constitution and By-Laws with your instructor.

05

New member class

Holy Koran Study

Continue into the assigned Holy Koran lessons in the sequence established for new members.

06

New member class

Principles in Practice

Bring learning into daily conduct through reflection, discussion, and Temple participation.

Historic cover of the Holy Koran of the Moorish Holy Temple of Science

Your protected classroom

Your assigned path continues beyond the protected entrance.

Enrolled members see class assignments and learning progress in one private place. If the next lesson has not yet been assigned, the classroom will say so with clarity.

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