The Islam of Black Revolutionaries.

July 20, 2017 By Hakeem Muhammad

” You don’t have a revolution in which you are begging the system of exploitation to integrate you into it.” — Malcolm X The Islam of Black revolutionaries was born from African resistance to the transatlantic slave trade, colonialism, and global white supremacy. The Islam of Black revolutionaries does not concern itself with the white gaze nor appeasing white fears about Islam. Its primary focus is the liberation, concerns, and aspiration of Black people. A return to Black revolutionary Islam necessitates... Read more

What to the Black Muslim is Your Fourth of July?

July 3, 2017 By Hakeem Muhammad

Fed up with being subjected to taxation without representation, American settlers revolted against the British Empire. In commemoration, this July 4th, Americans will be lighting fireworks and celebrating individuals such as George Washington, Patrick Henry, and Thomas Jefferson as great patriotic revolutionaries instrumental in freeing American citizens from the subjugation of the British Empire. As a Black Muslim, I will not be celebrating. Why? In a comparative analysis of the social political conditions facing Black folks relative to English settlers,... Read more

The Black Power Politics of Malcolm X

July 1, 2017 By Hakeem Muhammad

Throughout his life, Malcolm X’s political and theological views constantly evolved. However, several core elements never changed. One was his recognition of white supremacy as a global political system that had to be vehemently opposed. Malcolm explained, “The economy, the politics, the civil life of America is controlled by the white man.” Political scientist Charles Mills advances this analysis; the United States is often falsely conceived of as a raceless liberal democracy instead of what it actually is: a white supremacist... Read more

Who taught you to hate yourself?

June 28, 2017 By Hakeem Muhammad

Who Decides Who Are Our Muslim Heroes?

June 27, 2017 By Hakeem Muhammad

Black Muslims from Imam El Hajj Malik El Shabazz(Malcolm X) to Muhammad Ali took unapologetic stances against involvement in U.S imperialistic wars. Muhammad Ali, stated, “My conscience won’t let me go shoot my brother, or some darker people, or some poor hungry people in the mud for big powerful America.” Ali was informed that his talents would be used to provide entertainment for soldiers and that would not be placed in any actual military combat operations. Still, Ali insisted he would not... Read more

Anti-Sharia Protests: A Black Muslim Response

June 11, 2017 By Hakeem Muhammad

The organization “ACT for America” organized several anti-Islam rallies across the United States, June 10, based upon the theme of “Stop Sharia Now.” The organization states its mission is to inform the public as to what exactly sharia is and, “how it is creeping into American society.” At the core of these demonstrations is the belief that Muslims are seeking to impose Sharia law in America. Also, at the core is their desire to eliminate Islam in America. Allow me... Read more

Hakeem speaks on the Ramadan Prayer Line.

June 6, 2017 By Hakeem Muhammad

This Ramadan, I had the opportunity to address the believers on day eight of the Ramadan Prayer Line. I spoke on the historic bahia slave rebellion and why we must take this Ramadan as an opportunity to increase our self-discipline and will power to fight oppression. The slavemaster worked to extinguish the light of Allah, but His light was perfected… —@Muhammad7Hakeem | #RamadanPrayerLine #Ramadan — #JusticeOrElse (@MessageofTruth) June 3, 2017 Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) had a heart filled with... Read more

Bill Maher: Why Now the Outrage?

June 4, 2017 By Hakeem Muhammad

Comedian Bill Maher’s use of the term “house n---” to describe himself on his show, Real Time, has attracted both criticism and outrage Read more

Reviving the Islamic Agenda of Malcolm X!

May 23, 2017 By Hakeem Muhammad

Malcolm X’s birthday is over. Muslims everywhere celebrated his life. But when are we going to try and pick up where he left off? Malcolm X was a man who believed that, “the most fertile area for Islam in the West is the Black American. “ In order to plant and harvest such seeds, this inherently necessitated a ministry which addressed the theological, political, and spiritual needs of black people. Today, Black Muslims, (with the exception of the Nation of Islam under the... Read more