Eminent Muslim Personalities of African Origin

BACK⇒ Return to Table of contents   Introduction   All praise belongs solely to Allah subhanahu wa ta ‘ala, who created diversity in our forms, colours, and languages; making this a token of His Magnificence and Brilliance.   وَمِنْ أٰيَاتِهٖ خَلْقُ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ وَاخْتِلَافُ أَلْسِنَتِكُمْ وَأَلْوَانِكُمْ إِنَّ فِي ذٰلِكَ لَأٰيَاتٍ لِّلْعَالِمِيْنَ And of His signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth and the diversity of your languages […]

BACK⇒ Return to Table of contents   Male Sahabah of African Origin Bilal ibn Rabah   As the sun of Nubuwwah rose, the rays of light spread across the horizon, and the first individuals to witness and attest to its light will always be remembered. We all are aware that Sayyidah Khadijah radiya Llahu ‘anha was the first woman to embrace Islam, Sayyidina Abu Bakr radiya Llahu ‘anhu the first […]

BACK⇒ Return to Table of contents   Usamah ibn Zaid   During the final days of Rasulullah salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, on the 26th of Safar 11 A.H, Rasulullah salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam mobilised an army to head in the direction of Syria at Ubna, the place where the Battle of Mu’tah had taken place against the Christian Arabs and Byzantines.[1] The army was to confront the greatest […]

BACK⇒ Return to Table of contents   Salim Mawla Abi Hudhayfah   Experience proves that the company a person keeps has a direct impact on his qualities and values. The company of the pious develops devoutness, the company of the scholars increases one’s knowledge, and the company of seniors enhances wisdom. Each of the Sahabah radiya Llahu ‘anhum became guiding stars owing to their companionship with the guide for both […]

BACK⇒ Return to Table of contents   Najashi   The first three personalities we discussed were either slaves or sons of slaves. Despite their humble beginnings, they rose to the heights of dignity in Islam. Now we speak about a king, recognised for his justice, who earned a rare distinction in history; the king of Abyssinia, al Najashi. Al Najashi is the title given to the kings of Abyssinia just […]