AUDIO: The Utility of Centering Blackness for Black Muslims
Last night’s lecture was given at The Muslim Center in Detroit.
Last night’s lecture was given at The Muslim Center in Detroit.
One of the notable scholars of the 2nd generation or tabi’in was Mujahid bin Jabr (RH). Mujahid was born in 21 A.H. during the era of the government of ‘Umar bin Al-Khattab. He was described by Adh-Dhahabi in Siyar A’lam… Continue Reading
One of the most preeminent of the 2nd generation of Muslims or tabi’in was Sa’id bin Jubayr (RH). Sa’id was born during the era of the government of Imam Al-Hasan bin Ali (SA). His roots come from Abyssinia, and he… Continue Reading
Usamah bin Zayd (RA) was one of the beloved companions of the Prophet (SAWS). Both of Usamah’s (RA) parents, Zayd bin Harithah (RA) who was Arab and Umm Ayman (RA) who was Ethiopian, were freed from slavery by the Prophet… Continue Reading
Today’s khutbah was given at Masjid As-Salaam in Detroit.
Allah (SWT) bestowed His (SWT) favor upon and gave protection to the early Muslims through a black man by the name of Ashama (RH). In Islamic texts, Ashama is commonly known by his title of An-Najashi meaning emperor in the… Continue Reading
One of the helpers of the Prophet (SAWS) who is mentioned in a number of texts is the companion known as Julaybib (RA). Julaybib accepted Islam in Al-Madinah, thus is described as one of the men from the Ansar. His… Continue Reading
One of the companions who has several narrated merits pertaining to his faith, personality and resilience is ‘Ammar bin Yasir (RA). ‘Ammar is described in Al-Mustadarak ‘ala As-Sahihayn by Al-Hakim and authenticated by Adh-Dhahabi as being tall in stature, black… Continue Reading
The early history of Islam in Makkah is marked by many stellar and courageous women. One of the foremost of them during this era was Sumayyah bint Khayyat (RA). Sumayyah (RA) was enslaved by Abu Hudhayfah bin Al-Mughirah to be… Continue Reading
One of the famed companions of the Prophet (SAWS) is Mihja’ bin Salih (RA). Mihja’ (RA) was one of the early adherents of Islam in Makkah, and one of those who migrated for the sake of Allah (SWT) to Al-Madinah.… Continue Reading