AUDIO: Responding to Slurs & the Legacy of Malcolm X
Today’s khutbah was given at Masjid As-Salaam in Detroit.
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
During Black History Month, I have the intention of writing brief summaries, not in depth biographies, of some of the early figures in Islamic history who were black. My usage of the word black, for the sake of what I… Continue Reading
The following video is from last Thursday at Michigan State University.
I’m pleased to see during Black History Month the first of a series of Twitter discussions relating to Blacks in the Muslim community. The Muslim Anti-Racism Collaborative (MARC) today at 1pm EST is leading a discussion on #BeingBlackAndMuslim. The purpose… Continue Reading
Recent khutbah, which was given this past Friday at Masjid As-Salaam in Detroit was on lessons from some of the “Black” Salaf.