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Every member of the NOI is required to make regular weekly contributions to numerous special funds collected in each temple. Money collected in four of these funds is sent directly to Chicago for use of the national organization:


 * No. 2 Poor Treasury Fund--The prime charity of the cult, for the personal use of Elijah to support his family.


 * Central Point Fund--For the expenses of the national organization and to assist in paying the salaries of various ministers.


 * National Security Fund--For the defense of Muslims involved in trouble with the law.


 * Savior's Day Fund--For a gift which is presented to Elijah at the Muslim convention held about February 26 of each year. Each member is requested to give from $100 to $125 in honor of the NOI founder, W. D. Fard, whose birth date

Elijah claims was February 26, 1877.

Other funds are used for the expenses of the individual temples.

Though the needs of the particular temple determine the number of special funds required, the following have been customary in various temples:


 * Administration Fund--For salary and expenses of the temple minister.


 * Rent or Mortgage Fund--For payment of temple rent or mortgage payments.


 * General Treasury Fund--For general expenses of the temple.


 * School Fund--For operation of school or special classes at the temple.


 * Transportation Fund--For operation of autos used by temple officers.