The Gate Keeper / The Ministering within the Dismal Crypt

The Gate Keeper – Shaykh Ra Saadi El created a series of straightforward and to-the-point videos to inform, educate, and uplift those presently incarcerated who have chosen the Faith of Islam via The Moorish Science Temple of America. We intend that this series of videos will clear up any confession about the teachings, practices, customs, and traditions of being a Moorish American Moslem and explain how the religious service should be conducted and governed. These lessons are for the heart to inspire, enlighten, encourage, dare to do, and compel to be. Believe – Begin – Become!   

* The Gate Keeper (Angels) is One who Guards the Holy City, Keeping the Unbelievers Out! 

Dr. Ra Saadi El founded Project Chance for Life outreach program back in 1992; he committed to reach back in assisting men who are incarcerated in establishing a productive way of life. As a youth, growing up on the South side of Chicago, his life was constant in criminal activity as a gang chief, drug dealer, and user in and out of prison over a period of fifteen years. Dr. Ra Saadi El knows all to well the life of troubled young men involved in a life of crime and drugs. He bring a living example in showing that people who made bad decision not only can be remorseful and repentantive but will seek to be better in living a highly spiritual, moral a productive way of life as a benefit to society. Dr. Ra Saadi El has become a light of hope to many; for his accomplishments in being a true example to men and women that people can chance for the better and remain on a righteous path along life journey. Project Chance for Life started with Dr. Ra Saadi El corresponding with inmates, sending in lessons and books to assist in their moral and spiritual growth and development. He started with just a mere 40 to 50 inmates; presently, Project Chance for Life supports well over 600+ inmates within State and Federal Institutions across the country.

Dr. Ra Saadi El has received countless commendations for his work with inmates and for providing religious services within the institutions as a religious services contractor for the Bureau of Prisons. He has also received recognition from the Governor of California for his community outreach works within the city of Oakland. Dr. Ra Saadi El's outreach programs extend beyond just assisting men presently incarcerated; they also help them even more once they return to the free world. Dr. Ra Saadi El served as a Substance abuse counselor for many years, which started at Glide Memorial Church in San Francisco, California, with its Facts on Crack Program. His work is continuous, with many facets in helping individuals, families, and communities. Dr. Ra Saadi El believes that people are offended by what they see rather than hear; to help people, you must present yourself as an example of the solution through words, acts, and deeds.