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5 of the most influential Black Muslims in history
In celebration of Black History Month, this week we are dedicating content to celebrate Black Muslims. Black Muslims have been an integral part of Islam’s growth since the very beginning. In that spirit, here are just 5 of the most influential Black Muslims in history. Bilal, the great companion of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), began his life as a persecuted slave in Arabia. He went on to become one of the Holy Prophet’s greatest companions.
Women in the Palestine-Israel Conflict: Agents in Times of Crises
This article was co-written by Arslan Mehndi Nekokara and Muhammad Umar Zafar Image of a Palestinian student from Birzeit University, her face covered with a traditional chequered keffiyeh. Source: AFP via Middle East Eye. Read more here One of the longest-running geopolitical conflicts in history, the Palestine-Israel conflict, is frequently explained in terms of political, religious, and territorial factors.
Remember Their Names: Almost 17,000 Babies and Children Have Been Killed By Israel. Here Are Their Names
A child is killed by Israel every 15 minutes in Gaza. What did they do to deserve this? A child is killed by Israel every 15 minutes in Gaza. What did they do to deserve this? Since October 7th, 2023, Israel has killed more than 16,456 babies and children in Gaza. This number is a great underestimate, according to Palestinian officials, as there are still more than 10,000 people buried under rubble across Gaza.
Western Feminism's Disregard for Women's Rights in Gaza
The Israeli genocide in Gaza will be forever remembered as the moral collapse of the West. Following Operation “Al-Aqsa Flood” on 7 October, any moral or legal framework to which Washington and its Western allies were supposed to be attached was suddenly abandoned.
Black Muslims and Black Issues
It saddens me when I hear a Black Muslim gives lectures on “Islamic issues” that are in fact South Asian and Arab Muslim issues. It saddens me when I hear a Black Muslim gives lectures on “Islamic issues” that are in fact South Asian and Arab Muslim issues. Had I been born in Egypt during the time of the Pharaohs, it would have been a good time to be Black. Black people were the ruling class. The oppressed class, at least for a period of time, was the Hebrews.
We Need to Acknowledge the Lost Voice of Black Muslim Scholarship
Scholars and those with knowledge are a cornerstone of the Islamic community. As Muslims, we look to scholars for simple answers to complex questions. These questions may deal with how we pray, when we begin the Holy Month of Ramadan and many other aspects of our religious lives. I do put an emphasis on black scholarship in my writings, and in this article specifically, I wish to highlight the Black scholars of Islam, in particular, Dr Sherman Jackson and Dr Sylviane Diouf.
Understanding the Century-Long Struggle of Palestinians
We may have heard of the many âbreaking newsâ every now and then through the course of our lives about the âIsrael-Palestine Conflict’, as most channels call it. Unfortunately, watching this conflict unfold year after year without any resolution may have normalized us to the utter abomination the people of Palestine have suffered. However, recently with the ongoing attacks, it appears to be that the people have risen for Palestinians like never before.
The South African Imam Who Fought Against Apartheid And Racism
Imam Abdullah Haron, born in 1924 in Cape Town, South Africa, was a Muslim cleric who campaigned against apartheid and racism, eventually dying while imprisoned for his activities against the state. Imam Haron was the first religious cleric in the country to die in custody under the apartheid and white supremacist government of South Africa. The youngest of five children, Haron was raised by his aunt on his father’s side after his mother passed away while he was still a small child.
The Story Of Mansa Musa: The Man Behind The Gold - TMV
Amir Webb talks Mansa Musa, his new book, and the validity of historical stories. A quick Google search of Mansa Musa will bring up articles from sites such as the Business Insider, Forbes, and CNN Money. A lot of what we know about Mansa Musa is related to his wealth. All of the above sites mentioned claim that Mansa Musa is the richest person to have ever lived with a net worth of 400 billion dollars.
18 year old Egyptian teen killed for defending sexual assault victim - TMV
An 18 year old Egyptian teenager in the Nile Delta city of Tala has been stabbed and murdered after defending a teenage girl who was being sexually harassed and beaten on the street. Mahmoud El-Banna, after defending the girl, had posted to Facebook about the incident, stating: “it’s not manly to beat a girl in the street”. He was later ambushed and stabbed on the street, and died of his wounds in the hospital.
Enslaved African Scholars in America - TMV
Enslaved African Scholars in America The following is an excerpt from “Islam in America”, a research essay on early Islam in early America, which I wrote. A central part of the essay was the impact of African Muslim slaves in early America. Not only African American Muslims slaves but, African Muslim scholars. Although the term “African American” is usually placed on Blacks born America, I find this definition simplistic.
Ancient Black Muslim manuscripts discovered, but no-one seems to care
In The Race for Timbuktu Frank Kryza describes Timbuktu as a “nexus, a bridge – the only one, in fact� between Black Africa and the Arabic speaking North Africans.  Joshua Hammer in his book The Bad Ass Librarians of Timbuktu, calls Timbuktu a regional center of scholarship and culture. Timbuktu, although not unique in the history of Black African Muslim cities, has seen a bit of revival in the news and scholarship as of late.
How enslaved Muslims in the Americas fasted in Ramadhan - TMV
In the hostile world that Muslims found themselves in following their religious customs was a way to stay connected to home and worship. There is no doubt that the strains of living as a slave were many and the conditions brutal. One had their days and nights planned out by their masters from the day they were born until the day they died, albeit the Muslims talked about here were born free and then enslaved. Whether one was born free or born a slave, you were not in control of your daily life.
Dawah Man and the dangers of aggressive street dawah
With the boom of the internet, I have had to deal with watching dawah men aggressively approaching people on the street and sometimes, down right harassing people. It is a trend that is in North America and in the UK, and is seems to have no clear goal other than convert everyone, even Muslims, to their very narrow and unsophisticated view of Islam.
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