Islam, Race and Rebellion in the Americas: Transatlantic Echoes of the West African Jihads Paperback by Daud Abdullah

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.