Character > Color

By: Habeeba Husain How Islam Promoted Equality and Anti-Racism The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was born in Arabia at a time of intense tribalism and classism. Groups were very much divided and showed loyalty to their own clans and class, even if that meant overlooking great faults in [...]

2025-02-06T03:25:20+00:00February 5th, 2025|African Americans, Islam|

Diversity in Islam

The Qur'an's Message Of Equality And Diversity The Qur'ān was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him at a time when racism was rampant. The Arabs considered themselves to be superior to the non-Arabs. The wealthy considered themselves superior to the poor, and the masters considered themselves [...]

2025-02-06T03:25:31+00:00February 5th, 2025|African Americans, Islam|

Reflections of a Convert on Black America, Family, Community, and The Comforts of Islam

Interview By: Melissa Barreto Candice Elam's Journey to Islam Candice Elam, DNP, FNP-C, accepted Islam 19 years ago. Like many converts, her choice meant practicing a new religion, navigating changing family dynamics, and learning how to maintain her own identity in the wider, and often ethnocentric, Muslim communities. This [...]

2025-02-06T09:27:03+00:00February 4th, 2025|African Americans, Converts|

5 Powerful Books Exploring Black American Islam’s Untold Stories

Have you ever wondered about the diverse stories and history of Islam among African Americans? This article introduces 5 books that unpack this rich history. Spanning from slavery to the present day, these books reveal the trials and triumphs of Black Americans who found solace, activism, and identity in [...]

2025-02-06T09:26:52+00:00February 4th, 2025|African Americans|
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