This is one of the BEST yet quickest lectures/seminars that discussed why American Muslims regardless of their backgrounds should give extra attention to the African American History from an Islamic lens Perspective. MashaAllah!
Black Muslim History in America is the Islamic History in the West.
This lecture addressed a very sensitive topic civilly from many meaningful aspects like the unknown/ hidden educational element, the narrative element “what it really means to be an American Muslim with true history and preserved roots to this country, why Islam is not new to America, why Muslims are the very fabric of the American community”.
Also the panel has the historical facts, real people from the tradition with open hearts coming to you at your mosque/congregession with your like minded community sharing and refelecting on their ancestors’ history and how we as a nation can best utilize this opportunity to heal the divides and bridge the gaps and block the unintentional intellectual and historical gentrification that has been going on for decades in our communities, mosques, relationships, etc…
If an immigrant listens to the stories of how Black enslaved Africans whether Muslims or not fought for centuries for their dignity, and stolen identities, they will appreciate the path and respect the selfless advocacy of Black African Americans towards their liberation, dignity and existance.
I’m just amazed at the leadership example in this org allowing community dialogue and dedicating their platform for honest and dignified voices and not only trendy and commercial voices.
What a great example to follow!
It’s still sad that one of the first built mosques in this area-as per what they mentioned-has become like a historical site or known “only” for the Black Muslims and not immigrant Muslims from other backgrounds.
Community building starts with amplifying truthful stories, dignifying the stories of true struggles, and encouraging unity, brotherhood, promoting real equity and appreciating diverse leadership and embracing their path!
Bless the Roots!
Some Great Books about Race from Islamic Perspective.
Blackness and Islam: Walid, Dawud, Ware, Dr. Rudolph Bilal: 9781909853195: Amazon.com: Books
Ahmadu Bamba: Sage of Senegal: Yakub, Rukayat: 9780977660728: Amazon.com: Books
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