Beyond Bilal: Black History In Islam

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In Beyond Bilal: Black History In Islam, Mustafa Briggs aims to shine a light on the often unknown and forgotten black legacy in Islam. This book intends to be a contribution toward the growing discussion around the intersection between Black History and Islam. We will also delve into the spread of Islam in East Africa; from Sudan and Somalia all the way down to the Swahili Coast, and the stories of mighty kingdoms in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh that were ruled and shaped by East African kings, saints, and adventurers, the communities they developed, and the impact that their legacies have left on the region until the modern day. Mustafa BriggsPaperback, 182 pages9798863162065 Beyond Bilal: Black History In Islam For far too long, discussions around the black presence in, and contribution to Islam has been limited to Bilal and possibly one or two individuals after him. Who are the black prophets and prominent black figures in the Quran and around the Prophet Muhammadﷺ? Encourages children to process the loss of a loved one through the concept of prayer and positivity.   We will first look at Black History in the Arabian Peninsula, discovering the history of the legendary black heroes of pre-Islamic Arabia, who were some of the most well known poets, warriors, explorers and conquerors of Arabia.

• Written By: Laki Isra
• ISBN: 9781999782047
• Paperback
• Illustrations By: Upit Dyoni
• 36 pages