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Abdullah the Mystic Abdullah was a Black Ethiopian mystic who lived in the early 20th century. He was a rabbi, lecturer, mentor, and a spiritual growth educator. He is known for being the mentor and teacher of Neville Goddard, Joseph Murphy and Walter C. Lanyon. He has been also quoted as being the Black Ethiopian mystic rabbi. He emigrated to the United States. What is documented is that he was influential to the New Thought Movement. Abdullah’s audiences it is stated were varied; scientists, doctors, lawyers, bankers, etc.

Life & Influence
Abdullah lived in New York City during the 20s, 30s, and possibly the 40s. Neville Goddard met Abdullah during the United States depression in the 30s. Neville Goddard became a public speaker teaching what he learned from Abdullah. One of the main principles is "law of assumption." Both Joseph Murphy and Neville Goddard give credit to Abdullah for being their mentor. Neville Goddard said that Abdullah lived at 30 W. 72nd street in New York City, on the first floor, a building owned by Henry Morgenthau Sr. He taught the Laws of Assumption for personal development. Those that he mentored went on to became major educators from the lessons they learned from Abdullah.