“Come all ye Asiatics of America and hear the truth about your nationality and birthrights, because you are not negroes.  Learn of your forefathers ancient and divine Creed.  That you will learn to love instead of hate.”   Holy Koran of the Moorish Science Temple of America. Chapter 48:10  

Temple #5 is the Moorish Science Temple of America’s voice and spiritual refuge and center for the City of St. Louis.  Temple #5 was established in 2005 is under the visionary leadership of Grand Sheik, Bro. Minister Todd Irons-El.

Temple #5 in conjuction with the National Temple is devoted and committed to helping the Urban Community discover social, mental and spiritual awarness throug the divine teachings and creed of the Prophet Noble Drew Ali., the first to bring about the religion of Islam to the so called “American Negro”.

Temple #5 is a subordinate temple and branch of the Moorish Science Temple of America, and under the national leadership of the National Grand Sheik, The Honorable R. Jones-Bey.

Temple #5 Leadership

Bro. Minister T. IRONS-EL, Grand Sheik

Bro. Minister T. AUSTIN-EL, Assistant Grand Sheik

Bro. Minister T. PEEK-EL, Grand Chairman (Grand Governor of Missouri)

Sis. C. ANDERSON-EL, Assistant Grand Chairwomam

Bro. Minister S. GOODWIN-BEY, Grand Sheik Emeritus