Ustadha Ieasha Prime reflects on the struggles of the Black community reflecting from the Life of the Prophet Muhammad (s).

Imam Zaid Shakir on history of Islam in America, structural racism, and Black resistance.

Join Imam Khalid Latif for a Jummah Reflection entitled “On Race, Allyship & Following Black Leadership” in which he will discuss the murder of George Floyd, the roots of racism in the United States, and how we can individually and as a community support our black sisters and brothers, both within the community and outside of it, at this time.

As a result of the global outburst in response to the murder of George Floyd, many Muslims have been asking:

– What can we do to help?
– What is the position in Islam concerning Black Lives Matter?
– Should we protest, should we march?

Watch Shaykh Abu Usamah deliver an in-depth lecture, discussing the many factors that surround this intricate topic including how the Prophet ﷺ dealt with racism.

Racism has been well and alive in our communities. As Muslims, we are taught to love one another regardless of our differences. There are different ways of how we can combat this within our Muslim communities

Join Dr. Omar Suleiman as he reflects on the current events surrounding the murder of #GeorgeFloyd while providing a spiritual framing, a Qur’anic view on how to deal with situations like this.

Imam Khalid Latif talks about the impact of Malcolm X in light of what Allah says in the Qur’an about the qualities of the believer.

There is no racism in Islam but there is racism in Muslims.

Senior Fellow Dr. Muhammad Khalifa sits down with Sh. Omar Suleiman to discuss their co-authored publication on ancestral knowledge and the role of culture when it includes an element of resistance, as well as how to maintain Islamic orthodoxy.

Per George Washington’s letter to the Jews of Rhode Island, he described an essential nature of America as “a government which to bigotry gives no sanction, to persecution no assistance – but generously affording to all liberty of conscience, and immunities of citizenship.” Bigots are using the Islamophobic rhetoric to sideline and alienate American Muslims. How can we proactively react so that through our suffering comes great success and triumph?

What type of mercy has Allah put in the heart of a mother for her child? Sh. Omar Suleiman on the powerful prayer of a mother.

This khutbah was given on October 4th, 2019.

On Tuesday, September 17, 2019, the Muslim Students’ Association, in collaboration with 33 campus units and 11 student organizations, hosted Imam Omar Suleiman for a keynote speech at the MLK symposium event, Malcolm & Martin: Intersecting Visions of Justice. Imam Omar was joined by UM’s own Drs. Su’ad Abdul Khabeer and Stephen Ward for a dialogue and Q&A session. The focus of this event was advocacy, allyship, and the intersectionality and global nature of social justice.
The event program can be viewed at bit.ly/mxmlkprogram

Imam Siraj Wahhaj draws lessons from the past when groups of people challenged mainstream ideologies and brought about change.

Imam Zaid Shakir highlights reclaiming our legacy for an abandoned frontier, the community, people, and nation of Latin America (Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America), and impact of African Muslim interaction.

How many Black people are mentioned in the Qur’an? Are there any Black Prophets? What do we know about being Black and being Muslim?

Imam Johari Abdul Malik discusses the systematic removal of the essentials of human life and dignity which correlates to the science of the objectives of sharia.

Imam Suhaib Webb reminds us of the life of Malcolm X and share lessons we can learn from him.

Black Muslims in America were among the first Muslims in the West. What is their legacy and contribution towards bringing and spreading Islam in America?

When looking at the lives of Malcolm X and Martin you can see they did so much in so little time. Reflecting on that and taking heed the words of the Prophet Muhammad (s), “When you leave this world either you are relieved of this world or the world is relieved you are gone”. We should live our lives so that we can fulfill this legacy.

One year ago, #ConfidentMuslim Ibn Ali Miller was a construction worker working 10-12 hours a day to provide for his family. Since then, a video of him breaking up a street fight in his neighborhood went viral, shared and praised by athletes and celebrities. Now, he travels the world as a motivational speaker, advocating for underprivileged Muslims in the inner cities.

During the Confident Muslim session at MAS ICNA Annual Convention 2017, Ibn Ali discusses the struggles of the youth in his community, the teacher who invested his time, knowlege, and money in him and the difference it made in his life, and the importance of finding your purpose.

Stay tuned for the complete “Islam and the Inner Cities” talkshow with Ibn Ali Miller and Sh. Omar Suleiman.

Imamr Omar Suleiman reminds us that as Muslims we must speak the truth in the face of injustice and stand up with those who are oppressed and in need. In this particular case he tells us the stories of many individuals who were murdered due to racism, bigotry, etc.

Sulayman Nyang, a professor at Howard University and author of “Islam in the United States of America”, identifies the periods in which Islam gradually came to the attention of the American non-Muslim society. He does this by accounting for the various waves of Muslims making their way to America and the great impact they’ve had. These “waves”, or stages of evolution of Muslims in America, are five: the Pre-Columbus explorers and settlers, the importation of slaves, emigration to the “new world”, converts and native-born Muslims, and the institutionalization of Islam in America. Delivered at the Dar al Islam Teachers’ Institute in New Mexico, this talk provides a wealth of information in the form of names, dates and events and is an invaluable resource for any “Islam In America” enthusiast. Other topics discussed: states with large Muslim populations, the perception of Muslims as terrorists, and how Farrakhan views sunni Muslims. (Duration: 1 hour, 34 min)

We cannot talk about justice without speaking about race. In fact, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ characterized racism as the remnants of Jahiliyyah. Today’s Black Lives Matter movement is integral to our human, American, and Muslim identity. In this session we will discuss how we can get involved what Islam says about fighting for justice for all. ​

Ibn Ali Miller talks about how Islam can help uplift those who are struggling in tough neighborhoods.

Imam Zaid Shakir talks about honoring the legacy of many greats who struggled and sacrificed to provide a dignified living for American-Muslims. Imam Zaid spoke at the Muslim Community Center – East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Sunday, October 14, 2018.

Inner Cities in America are struggling. Black, Latino and other less fortunate communities of color are stuck in a viscious cycle of poverty. Couple this with the issue of race in America and you have a much bigger problem on hand. How can Muslims assist in this situation? How can organizations like ICNA Relief assist in these communities. Please share reflections on the recent tensions and violence in Baltimore.

Dr. Sherman Abdal Hakim Jackson gives a lecture on the history of Black Islam in the United States. Lecture given on April 7, 2018.

Imam Zaid Shakir states God has sanctified life and murder of unarmed innocent human beings is a violation and crime against public order.

Black Muslim Americans feel alienated within their Muslim community so how to integrate them within?

Imam Abdul Malik discusses the history of slavery in America and it’s effects up to this day.

Preserving Our Legacy: African-Americans in Islam – Past, Present, and Future

In this lecture Shaykh Hamza discusses the various struggles of different minority groups in the history of America.

Imam Omar Suleiman reflects on the recent incidents in America regarding police shootings across the country and the shootings of police officers in Dallas

Shaykh Hamza Yusuf remembers the late Muhammad Ali, the great American Muslim boxer. May Allah have mercy on him and forgive him. Ameen!

Imam Suhaib Webb discusses the recent events surrounding a man dying at the hands of an NYPD officer.

Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Part 4 – The Man: Part 5 – The Man: Part 6 – Nation Theology: Part 7 – Racism: Part 8 – Malcolm’s Transition: Part 9 – Institution: Part 10 – Leading Truth: Part 11 – Hope: Part 12 – End Race: Part 13 – Question and Answer:

How do can we take something from Malcolm X into our lives today?

Shaykh Abdullah Hakim Quick takes you on a journey throughout the history of Islam in Africa and Slavery from Africa to America.