By MG StaffBeing Black and Muslim is tough; it just feels as if you’re always out of the equation. That’s why Black History Month is not only a reminder for us that we should do better for our Black Muslim brothers and sisters, but also an acknowledgment of their Black excellence. The bias against Black skin and…
By Evette JahangiriThe first call to prayer was said 1400 years ago The first call to prayer was said by Bilal Once enslaved, now a free Black man This is his story You were born into slavery To a master who worshiped idols One day you heard of a man Who taught that every human was equal…
By MG StaffWatch this video to learn about seven Black Muslims that you should know about — and feel free to do your Googles to learn more!
By Ameerah Al' MalikEver since I was a toddler, I possessed the blessing of witnessing my Abba’s (Father’s) vivid paintings. What made his art unique is every piece had an organic story affixed to it. His illustrated stories that stood out the most to me were of my ancestors in North America 100’s of years before Columbus. Canvas filled…
By Asiya BharadiaBlack History Month is here! While we should celebrate the many achievements and honours of the Black community — and Black Muslims specifically — throughout the entire year, this specific month gives us a chance to cast a spotlight specifically on them. In a world where Instagram has taken over and our lives revolve around…
By sarahmohrIt is clear that the recent #BlackLivesMatter protests have been incredibly necessary, and pushed the current civil rights movement forward. However, there question continues as to why many people wait until we’re saying “rest in peace” to get involved and get active in civil rights movements and matters. While many of us love and respect…
By MG StaffWhat do Islam and the song genre known as “the blues” have in common? Maybe more than you thought, actually. Watch this video to find out how Islam — and of course, Black Muslims — influenced the blues as we know it today. As the world begins to reckon with its whitewashing of history and…
By Sharia AjmalBlack Muslims have been pivotal in the spread of Islam, both in past and present days. Yet, the knowledge of the everyday Muslim regarding Black history and Islam rarely stretches beyond Bilal ibn Rabah (a key figure in the early age of Islam). The following individuals, present during Islam’s earliest days, were key to the…
By MG StaffAs Muslims should know, our deen teaches us to stand up for injustice, and to be allies of those who are oppressed. Since there are so many ways to get involved — protesting, sending letters to Congress, advocating for policy change, donating to organizations — it may seem overwhelming for those who are new to…
By The EditorsUPDATE: Eden Prairie police say they have arrested 55-year-old Lloyd Edward Johnson in connection with this incident. Johnson was arrested Wednesday afternoon for second-degree assault, and is being held in Hennepin County Jail. Four Muslim teenagers, Farida Osman, Jihan Abdullahi, Amal Mohammed, and Zainab Hassan, were left stunned, and terrified Monday evening, when a…
By sarahahmedAs February comes to an end, it’s important to look back on the month and reflect upon what we learned, or unlearned, about Black history, and the biases at play. So let’s start with the origins of Black History Month. In 1926, Carter G. Woodson and the Association for African-American Life and History came up…
By Guest BloggerBy Amal Matan Black History is being written today. You may not think that you are a part of it, but you are. Whether you are positive part of the story or a negative one, know this: Black Muslims don’t choose where they fall on this reality — we have it chosen for us. We…
