An FBI file suggests this man was a Maori silk salesman who came up with his beliefs while in San Quentin, but according to his own account, he was born in (*) Mecca and came to Detroit to evangelize black Americans.
An FBI file suggests this man was a Maori silk salesman who came up with his beliefs while in San Quentin, but according to his own account, he was born in (*) Mecca and came to Detroit to evangelize black Americans. His follower Wallace Muhammed took over his new movement. For 10 points— name this enigmatic man who disappeared shortly after starting the Nation of Islam.
An FBI file suggests this man was a Maori silk salesman who came up with his beliefs while in San Quentin, but according to his own account, he was born in (*) Mecca and came to Detroit to evangelize black Americans.
Wallace Fard or Wallace Fard Muhammed (do not accept or prompt on Wallace Muhammed by  itself, as that is the other person referred to in the question)