Islam, Race and Rebellion in the Americas

ebook Transatlantic Echoes of the West African Jihads

By Daud Abdullah

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Islam, Race and Rebellion in the Americas is not just a book, it is a revelation. Through meticulous research and compelling narrative, Abdullah unveils the profound influence of West African jihadist movements on the enslaved Muslims of the New World, igniting a fire of rebellion that echoed across continents. Witness the untold story: A CREATIVE EXPLORATION: Discover how cultural and intellectual currents from West Africa fuelled slave resistance, challenging conventional narratives of the Americas; METICULOUSLY RESEARCHED: Delve into a treasure trove of evidence, unearthing the atrocities of slavery and celebrating the true heroes of the anti-slavery movement; A TOUR DE FORCE: Learn how African Islamic traditions played a pivotal role in shaping Western hemisphere states, with Muslim slave revolts pre-dating and influencing the American, French and 1848 revolutions; FILLING A HISTORICAL VOID: Explore the long-overdue study of enslaved African Muslims, revealing the scope and impact of West African jihads on resistance and their enduring legacy; THREE CENTURIES OF SUFFERING: Confront the reality of exploitation and understand the unwavering fight against slavery and racial prejudice that defined a region. This book enriches our understanding of the complex interplay between religion, race and resistance. It will fill a historical void in the complex and still unfolding story of enslaved African Muslims. Islam, Race and Rebellion in the Americas is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and a vital contribution to understanding the true origins of modern Western nation states.

Islam, Race and Rebellion in the Americas