The importance of the Ministry of Defense is as follows: "The Ministry of Defense is very vital as being the way to secure and protect our people and assets from our neighborhoods, schools, and even food and land. The Ministry of defense is how we train soldiers, both men and women, in spiritual growth and also physical training on defending ourselves and our Nation."

On NOI.org, under The 9 Ministies, The Nation of Islam states of the Ministry of Defense:

“The Ministry of Defense ensures the safety, security and survival of the society and its members and develops policies and systems relating to the national security of the society, beginning with insuring safe and decent local neighborhoods. It is also charged with enhancement  and protection of military and intelligence assets, structures and institutions.”