Yakub has begun to surface as a meme in recent days. It's become an educational lesson to those of us who are less aware of Islamic culture, as Yakub is a significant figure for people who follow the teachings of the nation of Islam, as part of the core tenants originally written by W.D. Fard. Part of the teachings surrounding Yakub were that he was a great scientist who did his work on the Greek island of Patmos around 5,500 years ago. Yakub is believed to be returning from the afterlife, and when he does, it will usher in a great age of prosperity for those who follow the nation's teachings. One of the core parts of Yakub's story, which is what the majority of online discussion and memes involving him encompass, is that he is the true creator of white people, with the other large discussion point of Yakub being his large, bulbous head shape. Because of his head, balding black people online may have 'Yakub?' commented on pictures of their head, which has become a trend that coincides with memes made about Yakub's large galaxy-brain.