Islam Leaves No Room for Racism

About this lecture

In this powerful lecture, Dr. Altaf Hussain draws on the story of Bilal radiyallahu ta'ala anhu, the Quranic verse on taqwa, and the history of the civil rights movement to argue that Islam leaves absolutely no room for racism or ethnic superiority. He shares a personal story of witnessing anti-Black racism within the Muslim community and challenges attendees to examine whether their masajid and institutions replicate segregation rather than reflect the true diversity of the ummah. Dr. Hussain calls on Muslim communities in America — particularly immigrant communities — to recognize their privilege, honor the sacrifices of those who came before them, and actively work toward racial equity as an expression of their faith.