Beyond Bilal: Black History In Islam

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Umm Ayman (ra) was of Abyssinian descent and the primary care giver of the Prophet (saw) after the passing of his mother Amina. She was one of the most important people in the Prophet’s (saw) life. She was originally a slave but later freed. She looked after the Prophet (saw) both in his early years, and beyond. The University recently adopted the working definition of Islamophobia developed by the All Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims alongside the guidelines from the Coalition Against Islamophobia. This came about after several teams across the University championed the definition, and the University community led on several awareness-raising discussions that took place during Islamophobia Awareness Month in 2021. This ultimately encouraged an endorsement of a formal proposal by the Edinburgh Diversity and Inclusion Committee and the University Executive.

Umm Ayman (ra) was the first among the early Muslims and like others, faced punishment of the Quraish. She remained steadfast in her belief and loyal to the Prophet (saw). Her ultimate concern was the affairs of the Muslims and the protection of the faith. During a visit from the Prophet, he asked: “ Ya Ummi! Are you well?” and she would reply: “I am well, O Messenger of Allah, so long as Islam is.” Understanding Women’s Activism in Iran Through Cinema – A special screening of Mahshad Afshar’s documentary Women on Both Sides of the Camera followed by a discussion with the director.

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Professor Phoenix is a distinguished psychologist and academic whose impressive range of research includes psychosocial issues related to identity, migration, masculinity, racism, ethnicity, sex and parenthood. Ann Phoenix is Professor of Psychosocial Studies at the Institute of Education, University College London. I found every single chapter of this book to be super powerful and informative. I gained so much knowledge and learned so many new facts, that I was completely unaware of before. Some of my favourite facts learned include:

In support of Islamophobia Awareness Month (IAM), this November the University will be running several events to raise awareness of Islamophobia as well as highlight the positive contributions of Muslims in the UK. This is the tenth year the annual campaign has run, with events taking place across the country. These Sahaba paved the way for Islam to flourish. Their statuses are exalted including both the first martyr and the primary care giver of the beloved (saw). We are aware of these companions but how many of us were aware that they were of non-Arab origin? A Zoom webinar: Contesting Muslim Legal Sovereignty in Colonial India with Dr Sohaira Siddiqui, Associate Professor of Islamic Studies and Theology, Georgetown University, Qatar on 18 November. WHERE: IHRC Bookshop (202 Preston Road, Wembley, HA9 8PA) or watch live on YouTube, Facebook and IHRC.TV Zulum Elumogo is General Secretary of LSE Student's Union and LSE Governor (2018-2020).In his role, Zulum represents students at high level meetings while delivering his own projects and initiatives. These include a Students' Union Fund, LSESU Creative Network and a Graduate Support Fund.A recent report from the John Smith Centre found that more than 83 per cent of Scottish Muslims have experienced Islamophobia. It is rooted in racism and targets expressions of Muslimness or perceived Muslimness. Islamophobia takes many forms, from the more obvious physical and verbal abuse to the less visible discrimination, marginalisation and exclusion.

Sign-up to read Lorde's poetry, writings or your responses (prose or poetry) to her work here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZAU_A9vCr5xdNqi3Iw9y_jI23twtsoTI16o_fYvdBN8/edit?usp=sharing Edinburgh and the World of Islam Walking Tour – An interactive guided walk exploring historical and contemporary connections between Scotland’s capital city and the Muslim world.Julaybib (ra) teaches us the lessons of being beloved in the sight of Allah and His messenger (saw). Julaybib went on a journey from being an outcast to a beloved. He was derided by his own society, due to his outward appearance, but was beloved to the Prophet (saw) and was gifted the death of matyr. Umm Ayman (Barakah) Sumayyah (ra) was assured by the Prophet (saw) that her destination was Paradise. She was one of the early converts to Islam and has the exalted status of being the first martyr of Islam. Talha commenced the event with an introduction to Ustadh Mustafa Briggs and his book, and asked about his visiting Gambia and meeting the President of Gambia, Adama Barrow. ISocEd events – ISocEd was formed in 2001 to provide a space for all who are interested in Islam. With a combination of social and informative events, the society works to represent and assist all Muslim students at the University, and promote a positive understanding of Islam and Muslims to the wider Edinburgh community. The society has various events planned during November including a talk by journalist Hamza Syed, a panel discussion exploring being a Muslim student in the UK and an event looking at Islam and the History of Arabic Calligraphy. Get Involved There are so many different ways to get involved during your time at Oxford University! Societies? Volunteering? Fundraising? We've got it all and more! Find out more below: