American Imam explores the contemporary Black Muslim narrative by tracing Taymullah Abdur-Rahman's story, from child to pop performer to convert. Imam Abdur-Rahman takes us inside his work as a prison chaplain and beyond, asking us to consider our biases against Islam, the Black American experience, interreligious dialogue, and abolition.
Aliyyah I. Abdur-Rahman examines how contemporary avant-garde black art and writing by Wangechi Mutu, Marci Blackman, Alexandria Smith, Colson Whitehead, Toni Morrison, Harmony Holiday, and Essex Hemphill use experimental methods to represent and imaginatively remediate racial harm.
Poetry from the Heart unveils a poignant tapestry of themes and emotions. Drawing inspiration from the pulse of modern life to timeless reflections of wisdom, each verse resonates with the soul's journey. Dive deep into the turbulent waters of war and death, then find solace in the comforting purrs of Mili, the cat. These verses encapsulate not just the melancholic phases of life but also moments of sheer joy and optimism. Intimately connected to everyday experiences and broader themes alike, this collection promises a spectrum of feelings, ensuring every reader finds a piece of themselves within these pages. Come, embark on an emotive journey, and let the words connect, comfort, and inspire.
The Fiqh of the acts of worship according to th Maliki School of Islamic Law. It is the Madhhab of the Salaf of Madinah.