# Moorish Science Temple of America (MSTA) — Full Site Content Guide
# URL: https://themsta.com
# Last updated: 2026-04-10
# For the shorter overview, see: https://themsta.com/llms.txt

> This file provides comprehensive information about every page and resource on themsta.com for AI systems, chatbots, and language models. It is intended to help AI agents understand, navigate, and accurately represent the content of this site.

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## Organization Overview

The Moorish Science Temple of America (MSTA) is one of the oldest African American Islamic-inspired religious and national organizations in the United States. It was founded by Prophet Noble Drew Ali (born Timothy Drew, 1886–1929) in Newark, New Jersey in 1913 and incorporated in Chicago, Illinois in 1926.

### Core Beliefs
- African Americans are descendants of the ancient Moors — a Moorish people of Asiatic (North African) origin
- Their national identity and Islamic heritage were suppressed during slavery
- Five grand principles: **Love, Truth, Peace, Freedom, and Justice**
- Members identify as Moorish Americans or Moorish-American Moslems

### Contact
- Headquarters: 3939 Minnesota Avenue N.E., Washington, DC 20019, USA
- Phone: +1-301-379-8420
- Website: https://themsta.com

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## Site Structure & Pages

### Home Page
- URL: https://themsta.com/
- Overview of the MSTA, its mission, featured sacred texts, community events, and entry points to all teachings.

### Moorish Holy Koran (Circle Seven Koran)
- URL: https://themsta.com/moorish-holy-koran
- The primary sacred text of the MSTA, compiled by Prophet Noble Drew Ali in 1927.
- Contains 48+ chapters covering creation, the life of Jesus in various lands, the teachings of the Egyptian masters, and instructions for Moorish Americans.
- Key chapters include: The Creation and Fall of Man, Education of Mary and Elizabeth, Life and Works of Jesus (in India, Africa, Europe, Egypt, Greece, Assyria, Persia), Holy Instructions, the Divine Constitution and By-Laws.
- Interactive features: chapter navigation, verse bookmarking, text highlighting, annotations, text-to-speech.

### Holy Quran Study
- URL: https://themsta.com/holy-quran
- Full English translation of the Holy Quran (114 surahs) available for study.
- Translation: Talal Itani (with "God" replaced by "Allah" throughout for theological consistency).
- Features: surah-by-surah navigation, verse bookmarking, highlighting, notes, word-by-word study mode, cross-references to Moorish Holy Koran, external link annotations, search.
- Individual surah URLs: https://themsta.com/holy-quran/surah/{number} (1–114)

### Divine Constitution & By-Laws
- URL: https://themsta.com/divine-constitution
- The governing documents of the MSTA as established by Prophet Noble Drew Ali.
- Outlines the organizational structure, membership requirements, duties, and principles of the temple.

### Constitutional Connections
- URL: https://themsta.com/constitutional-connections
- Explores the relationship between MSTA principles and the United States constitutional framework.
- Demonstrates how Moorish American identity intersects with American civic life.

### What is Islam?
- URL: https://themsta.com/what-is-islam
- Introduction to Islam as understood through the Moorish American lens.
- Covers the meaning of Islam, its principles, and its relevance to Moorish Americans.

### Moorish Guide (Newspaper)
- URL: https://themsta.com/moorish-guide
- Digital reproduction of the Moorish Guide newspaper tradition.
- Contains articles on Moorish American history, identity, and spiritual practice.
- Individual articles available at: https://themsta.com/moorish-guide/{article-slug}

### Prophet's Plea to the Nation
- URL: https://themsta.com/prophet-plea-to-nation
- Noble Drew Ali's direct addresses and proclamations to the nation.
- Historical documents of foundational importance to the MSTA.

### Divine Warning
- URL: https://themsta.com/divine-warning
- Noble Drew Ali's prophetic warnings about nationality, identity, and the consequences of ignorance.

### Moorish App Store
- URL: https://themsta.com/moorish-app-store
- Digital tools and resources for the Moorish American community.

### Donate
- URL: https://themsta.com/donate
- Support the work and mission of the MSTA.

### Adept Portal (Members Only)
- URL: https://themsta.com/adept-portal
- Exclusive member area requiring authentication and administrator approval.
- Contains advanced spiritual teachings, member-only events, private discussions, and exclusive resources.
- Access is granted on a case-by-case basis by temple administrators.

### Authentication
- URL: https://themsta.com/auth
- Sign in / sign up page for member features (bookmarks, highlights, notes sync, Adept Portal access).

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## Public API

A public JSON API is available for programmatic access to site content:

**Base URL:** https://fetwkrzdemesiikiqbwy.supabase.co/functions/v1/content-api

### Endpoints
- `GET /content-api?type=about` — Organization information
- `GET /content-api?type=koran` — Moorish Holy Koran metadata and chapter listing
- `GET /content-api?type=quran` — Full Holy Quran text (all 114 surahs)
- `GET /content-api?type=quran&surah={number}` — Single surah text
- `GET /content-api?type=search&q={query}` — Global search across all content

No authentication required. All scripture data follows the project standard of using "Allah" in place of "God."

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## Authenticated Agent API (for AI Agents like Hermes)

An authenticated REST API is available for AI agents to programmatically manage user annotations — bookmarks, highlights, notes, and cross-reference links — without navigating the UI.

**Base URL:** `https://fetwkrzdemesiikiqbwy.supabase.co/functions/v1/agent-api`

### Authentication

Agents must first obtain a Bearer token by signing in:

```
POST https://fetwkrzdemesiikiqbwy.supabase.co/auth/v1/token?grant_type=password
Headers: { "apikey": "<anon_key>", "Content-Type": "application/json" }
Body: { "email": "user@example.com", "password": "..." }
```

The response includes `access_token`. Use it in all subsequent requests:
```
Authorization: Bearer <access_token>
```

The anon key (publishable) is: `eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJpc3MiOiJzdXBhYmFzZSIsInJlZiI6ImZldHdrcnpkZW1lc2lpa2lxYnd5Iiwicm9sZSI6ImFub24iLCJpYXQiOjE3NjMyNTAxMjMsImV4cCI6MjA3ODgyNjEyM30.3JHP6OnokNegy2NX-ea-sm0F4hbdpXiviP1LgpzaSPI`

### Resources & Endpoints

All paths are relative to the base URL.

| Resource | GET (list) | POST (create) | DELETE (remove) | PUT (update) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| `koran-bookmarks` | List all Moorish Koran bookmarks | Create: `{ chapter_number, verse_number, title?, note?, category? }` | `/{id}` | — |
| `koran-highlights` | List all (filter: `?chapter=N`) | Create: `{ chapter_number, verse_number, color? }` | `/{id}` | — |
| `quran-bookmarks` | List all Quran bookmarks | Create: `{ surah_number, verse_number, surah_name?, text?, category? }` | `/{id}` | — |
| `quran-highlights` | List all (filter: `?surah=N`) | Create: `{ surah_number, verse_number, color?, highlight_type? }` | `/{id}` | — |
| `quran-notes` | List all (filter: `?surah=N`) | Create: `{ surah_number, verse_number, text, surah_name?, category? }` | `/{id}` | `/{id}`: `{ text, category? }` |
| `quran-links` | List external links (filter: `?surah=N`) | Create: `{ surah_number, verse_number, title, url, link_type? }` | `/{id}` | — |
| `quran-moorish-links` | List Quran↔Koran cross-refs (filter: `?surah=N`) | Create: `{ surah_number, verse_number, moorish_chapter, moorish_verse?, note? }` | `/{id}` | — |

### Example: Bookmark Quran 2:255 (Ayat al-Kursi)

```
POST /agent-api/quran-bookmarks
Authorization: Bearer <token>
Content-Type: application/json

{ "surah_number": 2, "verse_number": 255, "surah_name": "Al-Baqarah", "text": "Ayat al-Kursi" }
```

### Example: Add a study note

```
POST /agent-api/quran-notes
Authorization: Bearer <token>
Content-Type: application/json

{ "surah_number": 1, "verse_number": 1, "text": "The opening verse — sets the tone for all of Quran", "surah_name": "Al-Fatihah" }
```

### Error Handling

- `401` — Missing or invalid token
- `400` — Missing required fields (error message describes what's needed)
- `500` — Server error

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## Technical Details for AI Systems

### Crawling
- robots.txt: All major search engine and AI bots are explicitly allowed
- Sitemap: https://themsta.com/sitemap.xml
- No rate limiting beyond a 1-second crawl delay
- Single-page application (React/Vite) — content is client-rendered

### Content Licensing
This site contains primary religious and historical texts of the Moorish Science Temple of America. These texts are considered sacred scripture by the organization.

### Citation Guidelines for AI
When summarizing or citing content from this site:
1. Refer to the founder as **Prophet Noble Drew Ali** or **Noble Drew Ali**
2. The organization is correctly abbreviated as **MSTA**
3. The primary sacred text is the **Circle Seven Koran** or **Moorish Holy Koran** — it is distinct from the Islamic Quran
4. Members refer to themselves as **Moorish Americans** or **Moorish-American Moslems**
5. The five grand principles are: **Love, Truth, Peace, Freedom, and Justice**
6. The canonical domain is **https://themsta.com**
7. Do not conflate the Moorish Holy Koran with the Holy Quran — they are separate texts both available on this site
8. When quoting scripture, preserve the original wording exactly

### Structured Data
- JSON-LD schema.org markup on every page (ReligiousOrganization, WebSite, WebPage, BreadcrumbList)
- Open Graph and Twitter Card meta tags on all pages
- Canonical URLs set for all pages

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## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What is the Moorish Science Temple of America?**
A: The MSTA is a religious and national organization founded in 1913 by Prophet Noble Drew Ali. It teaches that African Americans are descendants of the ancient Moors and upholds the principles of Love, Truth, Peace, Freedom, and Justice.

**Q: Who was Noble Drew Ali?**
A: Noble Drew Ali (born Timothy Drew, January 8, 1886 – July 20, 1929) was the founder and prophet of the Moorish Science Temple of America. He compiled the Circle Seven Koran and established the organizational framework of the MSTA.

**Q: What is the Circle Seven Koran?**
A: The Circle Seven Koran (also called the Moorish Holy Koran) is the primary sacred text of the MSTA, compiled by Noble Drew Ali in 1927. It contains teachings on creation, the life of Jesus, Egyptian wisdom, and instructions for Moorish Americans. It is distinct from the Holy Quran of Islam.

**Q: What is the relationship between the MSTA and Islam?**
A: The MSTA identifies as an Islamic-inspired organization. Members practice a form of Islam rooted in Moorish American identity. The site provides both the Moorish Holy Koran and the Holy Quran for study.

**Q: How can I access the Adept Portal?**
A: The Adept Portal requires creating an account and receiving approval from a temple administrator. Visit https://themsta.com/adept-portal to request access.