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Black History Month

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Highlighting the profound contributions and experiences of Black Muslims throughout history, this section honors their legacy of faith and resilience. It serves as a reminder of the integral role they play in the global Ummah.

Slavery and Emancipation in the Sharia: The Islamic Framework for Ethical Treatment of Slaves in the Minhāj fī shuʿab al-īmān of al-Ḥalīmī

Islamic Civilization• 35 min

Slavery and Emancipation in the Sharia: The Islamic Framework for Ethical Treatment of Slaves in the Minhāj fī shuʿab al-īmān of al-Ḥalīmī

Dr. Jonathan Brown

“I Fear Allah Only.” - Ambry Thomas | Confident Muslim

“I Fear Allah Only.” - Ambry Thomas | Confident Muslim

Yaqeen Institute

How to Deal With Racism: Lessons From West African Scholars’ Tafsīr of Sūrah al-Ḥujurāt

Quran• 16 min

How to Deal With Racism: Lessons From West African Scholars’ Tafsīr of Sūrah al-Ḥujurāt

Imam Dawud Walid

Risking It All For What You Believe In - Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf | Confident Muslim

Risking It All For What You Believe In - Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf | Confident Muslim

Yaqeen Institute

A Plea to Saintly Women: The Life and Legacy of Nana Asma'u

Islamic Civilization• 25 min

A Plea to Saintly Women: The Life and Legacy of Nana Asma'u

Faatimah Knight

Yusef Salaam - “I was closest to God in prison.” | DoubleTake Special

Yusef Salaam - “I was closest to God in prison.” | DoubleTake Special

Dr. Yusef Salaam

Islam and Anti-Blackness: Leaving Ignorance Behind

Islamic Civilization• 35 min

Islam and Anti-Blackness: Leaving Ignorance Behind

Dr. Jonathan Brown

Being Black and Muslim in America: A Study on Identity and Well-Being

Reports• 28 min

Being Black and Muslim in America: A Study on Identity and Well-Being

Dr. Osman Umarji

Part 4: "Embracing Islam Made Me Embrace My Culture" | A Muslim Convert Story

Islam in the West

Part 4: "Embracing Islam Made Me Embrace My Culture" | A Muslim Convert Story

Sh. Abdullah Oduro

Part 3: The Path Back from Cultural Apostasy | A Muslim Convert Story

Islam in the West

Part 3: The Path Back from Cultural Apostasy | A Muslim Convert Story

Sh. Abdullah Oduro

Part 2: "Are There Muslims in My Lineage?" | A Muslim Convert Story

Islam in the West

Part 2: "Are There Muslims in My Lineage?" | A Muslim Convert Story

Sh. Abdullah Oduro

Part 1: Introducing Sh. Abdullah Oduro | A Muslim Convert Story

Islam in the West

Part 1: Introducing Sh. Abdullah Oduro | A Muslim Convert Story

Sh. Abdullah Oduro

Black and Muslim: How Chaplains Can Empower Marginalized Students

Identity• 18 min

Black and Muslim: How Chaplains Can Empower Marginalized Students

Anonymous Guest Contributor

Insights for Muslim American Youth Development: Culturally-Centered Youth Approaches in the Black American Community

Education• 18 min

Insights for Muslim American Youth Development: Culturally-Centered Youth Approaches in the Black American Community

Dr. Husain Lateef

The Black Muslim American Mayor in the Home of the KKK

Islam in the West• 21 min

The Black Muslim American Mayor in the Home of the KKK

Dr. Khalil Abdurrashid

A Global Model: The Mythicization and Mobilization of Malcolm X in the Malay World

Social Justice• 15 min

A Global Model: The Mythicization and Mobilization of Malcolm X in the Malay World

Khairudin Aljunied

Islam Beautifies Culture

Culture• 1 min

Islam Beautifies Culture

Yaqeen Institute

Black History, American Muslims, and Conversations about Race

Islam in the West

Black History, American Muslims, and Conversations about Race

Dr. Muhammad Khalifa

Culture as Contestation: Planting Good Seeds in the Nation's Soil

Culture• 23 min

Culture as Contestation: Planting Good Seeds in the Nation's Soil

Racism in Our Ranks | Khutbahs with Purpose

Racism in Our Ranks | Khutbahs with Purpose

Yaqeen Institute

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