But "people get jealous of public figures," the Messenger warned, and as Malcolm increasingly became the Nation of Islam's public face, some sought to prevent him from becoming Elijah Muhammad's heir.

I am reminded of a passage from the book of 1 Kings about the prophet ... a soft murmuring sound. When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his mantle about his face and went out and stood at the entrance ...

Awed residents punctuate the myths and the legends around one such prophet, Elijah Masinde, with anecdotes as a former follower, Enos Simiyu recalls. " I was near the shop when Elijah pointed at a ...