From Ebony Magazine, September 1964 Captions like “[w]ildly cheering crowds in Kumasi, Ghana,” and “military guard assigned to keep Clay fans from getting out of hand” give us an idea of the adoration Ali received. Today’s post continues our series exploring Ebony Magazine’s coverage of Black Muslims
"Thats the basis of how we connect as a community or should be the basis of how we connect as a community. It has to start with our relationship with the Qur'an. It is how we develop ourselves as Muslims"
"Allah’s emphasis on the message of unity regardless of race or culture reminds us to celebrate our differences, not shun or fear them."
"Allah swt is telling them that just because you are tested that doesn't mean that Allah swt isn't there for you."
“In reflecting on the experiences of Yūsuf, Shuʿayb, and the other luminaries whom Allah ta’ala favored with revelation, I am struck by the prophetic role that Black American Muslims play in raising the banner of truth, justice and fairness in the face of the intransigence
“What do we guard? We guard things that are of value, things that we love, things that we see as important. This is how prayer should be for us. It should be something we see as precious, as valuable; and we should seek to be
"To know that one of the most revered and devout believers had similar experiences is comforting."
"I longed for a reality were I would feel more like T’Challa and less like Erik Killmonger."
