Halal TubeRacism, Social Justice & Black Lives Matter
Abu Usamah
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As a result of the global outburst in response to the murder of George Floyd, many Muslims have been asking:
– What can we do to help?
– What is the position in Islam concerning Black Lives Matter?
– Should we protest, should we march?
Watch Shaykh Abu Usamah deliver an in-depth lecture, discussing the many factors that surround this intricate topic including how the Prophet ﷺ dealt with racism.
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One does wonder between Coronavirus and Racism which one is more endemic in the US. Although, the Muslim world has its own share of racist slurs and attitudes, this is due to the absence of Islam in our lives. The Rasool (saw) clearly said that the best among you is the one stronger in piety, and since piety is between one and Allah (swt), it is not always clear who has more value – of course, outward actions for the sake of Allah (swt) are indications as well. Despite that, Islam does not allow one to think highly of himself to cause discrimination. This is why Islam easily eradicated racism (see https://www.islamiqate.com/3961/how-did-islam-eradicate-racism) because the colors of our skins or hairs are but signs of Allah (swt). The Western model can’t and won’t ever solve this problem. It is imprinted on their foreheads.