I love being a second generation African American Muslim! ❤ my family made the great migration from NC to Philly. My dad converted in the 70’s and about 90% of my dad’s side is also Muslim now as our aunts, uncles, and grandmother also converted
Sister they estimate that about 30% of the first African Americans were Muslim. That was diminished in the next generations because of forced conversion of religion, which Alhamdulilah is haram in Islam because Allah SWT says in the Glorious Quran, "Let there be no compulsion in religion. For truth stands out from false hood." - Quran 2:256
Al hamdulilah, I converted to Islam in 1973, at that time it was the Nation of Islam, which was more of a social reform movement for African Americans. I couldn't imagine a life without Islam and our beloved prophet Muhammad. upon him, be peace.. I'm eternally grateful for Allah's Mercy.
Peruvian Muslim that accepted Islam in CHICAGO 🎉🎉🎉in 2000 no Latino Musulmanes only four Hispánicos go back now 24 years later 🇵🇪☝🏻💯Malcolm X led me to Islam brother Malcolm Alhamdulilah 👑💯🫂
Puerto Rican Muslim here from Chicago. Converted back in 01 and I must say the black muslim community accepted us latinos with open arms. Will forever be greatful to my brothers. Had a few OG's from the 60's who had come to sunni islam from the nation.
May Allah guide you to Islam and the peace you seek deep down to take you from the darkness of oppression and man to the light of Islam and connection to your Creator and Lord of the heavens and earth. Allah
I'm a Black Puerto Rican Muslim from Philly. Being a Muslim in the World during the 20th and now the 21st century has its information challenges. People have spiritual needs and experiences that take on various forms, and for various reasons, but what is often lost in the message of Islam, is the purpose for our existence as humans in the first place. And that purpose is worship, the pure worship to Allah alone as one , and to properly understand the the message of the final Prophet, Muhammad ibn Abdullah , sent to the world as a mercy for all mankind . And it is his detailed example on how exactly to worship Allah alone, as one with sincerity that makes all the difference on what qualifies as true Islam.
Every Muslim meets Allah every day…at least 5 times per day in prayer. No one has ever seen Allah however. This will only take place in the next life. And only those who submit themselves as Muslims in this life will be able to see Him in the next life.
As another 🇵🇷 myself, I’m glad you’re Muslim instead of forcing yourself to like Christianity when it was weaponized against us for both Spanish and Anglo-American colonialism.
Something I would like to add, that video didn't really touch on. Thousands of slaves that came over to America were already Muslim (and many other cultures or religions). And they didn't lose their traditions during slavery. So it's always been a part of our people.
Thank you for watching and for acknowledging that! We opted to do a whole episode on that topic, because its such an important story in itself. Check out "From Slavery to Freedom: The Untold Story of America's First Muslims"
A beautiful installment of this excellent documentary series. I especially appreciated capturing the rich history of pioneering American Muslim black women in Chicago and the invaluable contributions of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community to shape Islam in America. Excellent scholarly interviews.
this 23 min documentary took me the whole morning to watch. i kept pausing to search about all the papers and people mentionned. i'm especially interested in knowing more about Dusé Mohamed Ali. I never wondered where Marcus Garvey ideology came from and who he learned from. i love it when history gets personal and focuses on regular people historians usually ignore. them too made history just by the way they lived their simple life and we can relatre with them a lot more than with kings and conquistadors. the Muslims in America have a very rich history i'm never tired to learn about, especially in this format, and particularly about a woman. you did a beautiful work ❤ Peace to all the Gods and Earths
this is absolutely beautiful. i was moved to tears, anger, and cheered a few times. thank you from a unaffiliated (by choice) person who celebrates every person in every way.
Florence Watts died so young, after the devastating tragedy of Baby Watts. Praying for them both, may Allah elevate both of their status in Paradise, Amin. Love that photo and the fact that it came from The Muslim Sunrise, which is still being published to this day. I subscribe and the family enjoys it every month. I love going back to the 1920s archives to find gems
Muslims came US in 1613, there was a Moroccan prince who married to Dutch wife who use live wall street in New York (New Amsterdam) and had herd of cattle there, and when go back in Americas or continent of America Muslims came around 12th century there was an expedition sent by a king called Manza Abubakar who ruled the country of Mali, who also taught Islam to native American.
@@Waloos brother that were Muslims here before that period of time. There is artifacts that show in the late 1200 to the late 1300 the Mali Empire which was a Muslim West African Empire also was in the Americas. They were here before the Moors. Mind you it was the Moors that helped Christopher Columbus his first mate was it Moor which means it predates 1613 my friend. And there is mad written an archaeological proof of this. As I stated in my comment the University of Pennsylvania archaeological and anthropological museum has an awesome exhibit of Christopher Columbus and his first mate. Note Christopher Columbus was not Italian he was Portuguese and even though Portuguese had not formulated sovereignty completely at that point in time when he sailed with his Moorish first mate and other Moors there is heavy documentation on Christopher Columbus lineage which that is not his actual name and his first mate.
@@Waloos note Islam was already here before Columbus hence Christopher Columbus thought he was in what we call today as the Arabian straight. The reason is because he heard the Adan being called and saw him minarets gleaming in the sky. His first mate also saw this and wrote in his passages in Arabic. So the Moors and the Molly Empire we're here in the Western hemisphere propagating Islam as early as the 1200s and then once again there was a 100 year difference from 1492 to the period you're talking about. Islam didn't have to be propagated because it was already in both the North American and South American continents. Once again the University of Pennsylvania archaeological and anthropological museum has an awesome exhibit of Christopher Columbus and his first mate that clearly shows that Muslims are already here. Without any European influence and or finance.
@@Waloos 1613 & the 12th century are vast expanses of time my friend. Though I think I understand what you were trying to convey it seems a little discombobulated. However I helped you out we building upon the same knowledge it seems. 💪🏾
@lemuelmalik8347 they were two different times my friend. One was when Dutch settlers came in US, and another was when Muslims came Americas, you want me to write for you Capitol letters.
My abu's Abu Abdul Malik was early in the game in parts of the Ahmadiyya movement in late 1930's coming as an Igbo from Nigeria. He started the first Masjid in late 1940's in Milwaukee so this is a really beautiful documentary thank you! It resonates with me even though I am not ahmedia anymore I am more orthodox (Salafia) byway of Philadelphia Alhamdulillah. It's just really a beautiful thing to see this💚💚💚 I'm going to thank you again PBS.
Malcolm X also started out with misconceptions and then became more orthodox and mainstream. His effect on the American Muslim ummah is incalculable. May Allah's mercy and blessings be on you and your family.
Muslim Igbo from Nigieria moves to the USA in the 1930's woww. Nigerian Igbos will have a feat hearing this. I would love to read more on your story please, please akhi.
the dynamics of her being separated from her child as a result of her having to work as a domestic worker, raising white babies is literally quite the same as the experience of south african black women in apartheid south africa
So, you see Kanye West was telling the truth about the underground railroad leading so many people to freezing deaths from Chicago winters they had no mental preparation for.
Assalamu Alaykum wa rahamatullahi wa barakatuhu. I suggest you study about the true nature of the Nation of Islam. Their creed isn’t that of the Prophet’s (peace be upon him) tradition. I can send you sources too, In shaa Allah. May Allah grant us correct understanding of His religion - The way of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and the pious predecessors. Āmīn.
look at the dates Sister...they are OFF...the Quran was not even available at this time...only wealthy patrons had access to it via a few libraries- the Library of Congress. The NOI did not start with Malcolm X! Look at Black Newspaper Pittsburg Courier in which all the articles were published BEFORE Muhammad's Speaks; SHAME ON THEM for THIS TWISTING. Noble Drew Ali (1920) and W.D. Fard (1910) ...
I am a born Ahmadi. I greatly appreciate the people who like my great grandfather and grandfather are pioneers. Msy Allah Almighty shower blessings on these ladies and their families❤. Ameen
I'm surprised that although they spoke about 1920s Bronzeville South Chicago and even showed multiple pictures of the Prophet Noble Drew Ali, they didn't even speak of him nor the Moorish Science Temple of America. His was the largest conclave of so called African American Muslims/Moslems and the more predominant one especially in Bronzeville.
It certainly would not have been easy losing the only child at that age. May Allah bless Ms. Zeineb. And have mercy on her. Ameen. As an Ahmadi, I am always amazed by our rich history. Thank you PBS for covering this story, and other Muslim stories at a time when Islamophobia is rampant.
It’s kinda disrespectful that Master Fard Muhammad and Elijah Muhammad was not mentioned including there work. They highlighted there students but not them smh…..
How can you admire the fruits of a tree and hate or dismiss the roots of the tree itself? . Of course this is a paraphrasing of Malcolm X'( El Hajj El Malik Shabazz) quote . So much more one could elaborate on, but have included a lengthy inclusion further in the thread.
Don’t get me wrong I will always give the nation credit for being one of the most powerful positive black organizations in America. Without the nation we wouldn’t have me hero Malcom x . That’s being said the nation is not true Islam .
Why was there NO mention of Hon. Elijah Muhammad? I find this video very disturbing (maybe even disrespectful) by not talking about Hon. Elijah Muhammad's influence in the city of Chicago
The vacant old Ahmadiyya Movement mosque still stands in Pittsburgh's historic Hill District on Webster Avenue. The community is going through rapid redevelopment and many old buildings are being raised. I don't know how long it will be there. My mother was a strident member of the Moorish Science Temple of America until she passed over. Amazing history. Peace.
As Salaamu Alikum wa Rahmatulillah wa Barakatuhuh... let's get it extremely clear African Muslims we're here as early as the late 1200 into the 1300s it is known that Mansa musa's brother was here way before Christopher Columbus. And then Christopher Columbus and many other Moors we're here in North America prior to many of the enslaved West Africans who were Muslim. With all of that being known and me stating it we also know that the Spanish allowed certain Muslims to actually exist and one of the oldest masjids was in New Orleans, which I believe was scheduled to be torn down in 1998 but I believe the Nation of Islam saved it. My point is this Islam has been in North America especially amongst individuals of hermetic and original Semitic lineages. So it is refreshing to see a documentary like this but note that Islam had been in the North American continent even when we look at so-called Christopher Columbus's detailed events of his voyage he said he heard the Adan being called and what looked to be like minarets gleaming in the air. My point is is that Islam has been in North America for a very long time. Just like up to 10,000 years before Christopher Columbus there has been an African presence. There are plenty of archaeological and anthropological finds that state this. The University of Pennsylvania's archaeological and anthropological museum has an awesome exhibit of Christopher Columbus and his I guess what would be first mates written logs that clearly State why they thought they were in the Arabian straight. Christopher's log in Latin and his first mate who was a Moor in Arabic speaks volumes to how long African descendants who were Muslims have been in North america. Just as I stated earlier that King Mansa Musa of the Mali Empire brother had made three Journeys back and forth from West Africa Shores to North America Shores. Also there are Spaniards during the 1500s that speak of Muslims being along the Eastern shores of North america.
The Hon Min Louis Farrakhan, the representative of the Hon Elijah Muhammad, reminds us that Allah in the Holy Quran says, "And mix not up truth with falsehood, nor hide the truth while you know." "And certainly We raised in every nation a messenger, saying: Serve Allah and shun the devil. Then of them was he whom Allah guided, and of them was he whose remaining in error was justly due..."
@thebigchief1503 So it's ok for you to spread slander, which, by the way, Allah hates the slanderers! But you have a problem with Allah saying that He raises a messenger in every nation! Isn't the United States of America a nation?
@@davidmuhammad8123Salam Alaykum. But our basic doctrine in Islam, is that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was our final messenger, none will come after him. And by nation, the word is referring to groups of people. A group of people is a nation, not just official countries.
@airatmolumo7202 Walaikum Assalam, Thank you for your opinion. Well according to Allah there is a distinction between a messenger and a prophet! Allah states in Surah 33:40, that Prophet Muhammad is the seal of the 'prophets'. But He doesn't say that Prophet Muhammad is the seal of the 'Messengers' And your second point confirms my point that the United States of America is a nation. And America is a nation that has captured and oppressed a whole people for over 400yrs, Then don't you think Allah sees that and then won't come to the aid of his oppressed people against their wicked oppressors! Don't you think black people, children of the formerly enslaved, are worthy in the eyes of Allah to have received a messenger raised up from among their own people! And We sent no messenger but with the language of his people,... (Holy Quran 14:4)
I’m really curious to know what the immigration situation was like leading up to the 1920s that allowed so many Punjabi Ahmediya members to settle in the United States
It’s very convenient that they left out The Honorable Elijah Muhammad who was taught by Master Fard Muhammad beginning in 1931…Also The Honorable Elijah Muhammad was the spiritual father, teacher & guide of Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali…
Interesting timing to release this video. Yesterday (Jan 8) commemorates the birthday of the Prophet Noble Drew Ali - founder of the Moorish Science Temple of America. 🇲🇦
Alhamdulillah. Brought up Christian, I am the only Muslim in my family. I thank Allah for all what he has done. May Allah bless us all to reach Jannah 🤲🏾❤️
Did that thing where I saw this pop up as I refreshed the page and the relief I felt when it popped up can only be equated to like catching a door before it closes
What an incredible and insightful documentary. Bravo to all the people who participated in making this video. I pray to ALLAH to have mercy and grant Jannatul firdous to all our ancestors.. Ameen Thank you PBS
A great story by PBS, bringing attention to the lives and landscape of African Americans and their journeys, physical and spiritual, through the early 20th century.
I am so happy that black people in the US have been openly embracing Islam for so many years. I am from London, a black revert born in England with my families home lands being Jamaica and Barbados. In the UK, black people convert to Islam every year in very large numbers. We now have 2nd generation black born Muslims living alongside black born Muslims from numerous black majority countries. So, I am extremely happy that Islam is alive and kicking amongst black Americans as well.
What they are not saying is that the Ottoman Empire was the super power of the world during that time and not the Europeans. They influenced people across the worldas freedom fighters as muslims against the West.
Assalamu alaykum I actually took my Shahada while in boot camp when I was in the military many years ago. Islam is the most beautiful religion. I'm so glad PBS is doing these type of stories
I wonder if prophet Noble Drew Ali who started the Moslem movement who is pictured with the Moorish Science Temple of America but not mentioned met Sullivan when she was in Washington DC.
Brilliant reporting, thank you very much, please keep digging and bring out to light about the truth about the muslims contributions and positive influence.
Please don't mislead the people. Islaam is the religion from The Lord . The first man Adam was Muslim . He summited to the will of THE Creator. The Nation of Kufr was created by man. They are NOT Muslims!!!!
@@thebigchief1503 so no one knows if he is the creator, as none met him. same as hindus claim brahman is their creator who sent down the vedas, but none met him. so, it's just a claim.
How was the Islamic organization the Moorish Science Temple of America skipped over ? The Moorish Science Temple of America was on the South side of Chicago in the 1920s with over 6,000 registered and active members. The founder of the Moorish Science Temple of America was founded by Prophet Noble Drew Ali
PLEASE STOP SAYING THEY ARE MUSLIMS. THEY ARE NOT MUSLIM AT ALL. THERE ARE NO PROPHET AFTER THE DEATH OF OUR PROPHET MOHAMMAD PBUH. ALL THESE SO CALLED MUSLIMS IN THIS GROUPS ARE NOT PRACTICING MUSLIMS THAT FOLLOW THE TEACHINGS OF OUR PROPHET MOHAMMAD PBUH.
@@aaf1568 The MSTA actually played a pivotal role in the emergence of Islam in America. Moorish Islamism was always intended to be a stepping stone towards practicing traditional Islam. Most so-called black Americans at the time weren’t ready for Al-Islam in its full capacity and needed a simpler approach and so this is what Noble Drew Ali brought. Elijah Pool Bey (Elijah Muhammad) and the NOI sprung forth from the MSTA, and Elijah’s son W. Deen Muhammad would later turn the original NOI into an orthodox Sunni organization and guided many to the Straight Path. Without Noble Drew Ali, none of this would have been set into motion for millions of so called black Americans to eventually take their shahadas. Allah is the best of planners.
How does this video just casually skip over Prophet Noble Drew Ali. You cannot discuss this without acknowledging him and his works especially in Chicago. He was the first to bring Islam to America.
@@nobs997 If you study you wouldn't say that. You can start with HR 0930 and if this doesn't get you studying then I forgive you for you know not what you do.
Shame on you for this...trying to replace Noble Drew Ali and the Nation of Islam's founder with this alternate picture. The Quran was not available accept through Library of Congress. Shame on you Zaheer...you know the truth. You were in Mosque 4.
In 1917 an English translation of the Holy Qur'an was published and available to any American. It was translated by Maulana Muhammad Ali, a member of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. And there were other English translations before that as well. Noble Drew Alis Koran wasn’t published until 1927 and wasn’t even a translation of the actual Holy Quran.
Alhamudullillah Rabbirallamin yarabbi for His Grace and Mercy who opened our brothers and sisters hearts and eyes to hear and obeyed the call of Allah , this religion is the most important to people if but they know , the Qur'an tells it all , Alhamudullillah Rabbirallamin yarabbi.
Makes sense why all the Muslim shops and butchers in South Chicago when I was growing up were mostly Ahmadiyya including the African American ones. This wasn’t the case in Philly where the majority of African Americans follow Sunni Islam!
Islam was there for African Americans when the whole nation was against them. And now that African Americans have improved substantially, Islam is the first thing thrown away by the Black Americans. Reclaiming it would help the community to become more prosperous in every mannar.
I love being a second generation African American Muslim! ❤ my family made the great migration from NC to Philly. My dad converted in the 70’s and about 90% of my dad’s side is also Muslim now as our aunts, uncles, and grandmother also converted
Wow, so much Barakah flowed from your dad outward
May Allah continue to bless your family. I converted to Islam when I 16 yrs old.
Sister they estimate that about 30% of the first African Americans were Muslim. That was diminished in the next generations because of forced conversion of religion, which Alhamdulilah is haram in Islam because Allah SWT says in the Glorious Quran, "Let there be no compulsion in religion. For truth stands out from false hood." - Quran 2:256
Alhamdulillah
Do you mean reconverts 🤔 OUT people were Moslems before they were Christians. 🤔 Islamism is the only true religion in the whole world.
Al hamdulilah, I converted to Islam in 1973, at that time it was the Nation of Islam, which was more of a social reform movement for African Americans. I couldn't imagine a life without Islam and our beloved prophet Muhammad. upon him, be peace.. I'm eternally grateful for Allah's Mercy.
ALLAHU AKBAR
SALLALLAHU CALAIHI WASALIM
Peruvian Muslim that accepted Islam in CHICAGO 🎉🎉🎉in 2000 no Latino Musulmanes only four Hispánicos go back now 24 years later 🇵🇪☝🏻💯Malcolm X led me to Islam brother Malcolm Alhamdulilah 👑💯🫂
Did anyone in Quran ever meet Allah?
Allah SWT led you. But used Malcolm as an example for you.
Mash'Allah 🕊
Puerto Rican Muslim here from Chicago. Converted back in 01 and I must say the black muslim community accepted us latinos with open arms. Will forever be greatful to my brothers. Had a few OG's from the 60's who had come to sunni islam from the nation.
I’m a Christian but I admire the dignity , prioritization of family and humility of Islamic culture.
❤
May Allah guide you to Islam and the peace you seek deep down to take you from the darkness of oppression and man to the light of Islam and connection to your Creator and Lord of the heavens and earth. Allah
Alhamdulilah 🤲🏽 May Allah Guide You to the right path
@@Sumayya538 ameen
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I'm a Black Puerto Rican Muslim from Philly. Being a Muslim in the World during the 20th and now the 21st century has its information challenges. People have spiritual needs and experiences that take on various forms, and for various reasons, but what is often lost in the message of Islam, is the purpose for our existence as humans in the first place. And that purpose is worship, the pure worship to Allah alone as one , and to properly understand the the message of the final Prophet, Muhammad ibn Abdullah , sent to the world as a mercy for all mankind . And it is his detailed example on how exactly to worship Allah alone, as one with sincerity that makes all the difference on what qualifies as true Islam.
Did anyone in Quran ever meet Allah?
Every Muslim meets Allah every day…at least 5 times per day in prayer. No one has ever seen Allah however. This will only take place in the next life. And only those who submit themselves as Muslims in this life will be able to see Him in the next life.
@ where does Allah meet Muslims. He enters creation?.
Everyone claims they meet their deity. But it’s just a claim
As another 🇵🇷 myself, I’m glad you’re Muslim instead of forcing yourself to like Christianity when it was weaponized against us for both Spanish and Anglo-American colonialism.
Alhumdulillah ❤
I met so many Muslim people who have truly been such an inspiration to me. Such hospitality, humbleness, dedicated to their faith and family.
Assalamu alaikum. I recently converted to Islam, the only Muslim in my family of Christians. I really enjoyed learning about this. Thank you.
Welcome to family, may Allah the almighty keep happy and steadfast in Islam, pls take baby steps.
Waalaiku. Salam.
Welcome brother
Something I would like to add, that video didn't really touch on. Thousands of slaves that came over to America were already Muslim (and many other cultures or religions). And they didn't lose their traditions during slavery. So it's always been a part of our people.
This is a continuation of videos of the very subject sir.
Thank you for watching and for acknowledging that! We opted to do a whole episode on that topic, because its such an important story in itself. Check out "From Slavery to Freedom: The Untold Story of America's First Muslims"
Yes! This is one reason many African-Americans say we are ‘reverts’ as opposed to converts. Because we are reverting to what we were before. 😌
Prove it!
A beautiful installment of this excellent documentary series. I especially appreciated capturing the rich history of pioneering American Muslim black women in Chicago and the invaluable contributions of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community to shape Islam in America. Excellent scholarly interviews.
Ahmadiyya is not Islam
We don't need other Muslims critiquing the content of this video! You have no standing to do so! Thank You Very Much - Jazakallah Khair....
@@lvi25 you are odd person. So, you think Non Muslims brought Islam to America?
this 23 min documentary took me the whole morning to watch. i kept pausing to search about all the papers and people mentionned. i'm especially interested in knowing more about Dusé Mohamed Ali. I never wondered where Marcus Garvey ideology came from and who he learned from. i love it when history gets personal and focuses on regular people historians usually ignore. them too made history just by the way they lived their simple life and we can relatre with them a lot more than with kings and conquistadors. the Muslims in America have a very rich history i'm never tired to learn about, especially in this format, and particularly about a woman. you did a beautiful work ❤ Peace to all the Gods and Earths
Thank you for covering Islam in my city!
this is absolutely beautiful. i was moved to tears, anger, and cheered a few times. thank you from a unaffiliated (by choice) person who celebrates every person in every way.
Florence Watts died so young, after the devastating tragedy of Baby Watts. Praying for them both, may Allah elevate both of their status in Paradise, Amin.
Love that photo and the fact that it came from The Muslim Sunrise, which is still being published to this day. I subscribe and the family enjoys it every month. I love going back to the 1920s archives to find gems
So sad about children being separated from parents, especially mothers. Lately it has been happening with immigrants.
Ameen .
Ameen
I'm not Muslim, but I love learning about the history of Muslims in America.
Me too!
May Allah guide u
Islam runs deep in the Black Community no doubt 😌👌💯
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Muslims came US in 1613, there was a Moroccan prince who married to Dutch wife who use live wall street in New York (New Amsterdam) and had herd of cattle there, and when go back in Americas or continent of America Muslims came around 12th century there was an expedition sent by a king called Manza Abubakar who ruled the country of Mali, who also taught Islam to native American.
Amazing history ❤
@@Waloos brother that were Muslims here before that period of time. There is artifacts that show in the late 1200 to the late 1300 the Mali Empire which was a Muslim West African Empire also was in the Americas. They were here before the Moors. Mind you it was the Moors that helped Christopher Columbus his first mate was it Moor which means it predates 1613 my friend. And there is mad written an archaeological proof of this. As I stated in my comment the University of Pennsylvania archaeological and anthropological museum has an awesome exhibit of Christopher Columbus and his first mate. Note Christopher Columbus was not Italian he was Portuguese and even though Portuguese had not formulated sovereignty completely at that point in time when he sailed with his Moorish first mate and other Moors there is heavy documentation on Christopher Columbus lineage which that is not his actual name and his first mate.
@@Waloos note Islam was already here before Columbus hence Christopher Columbus thought he was in what we call today as the Arabian straight. The reason is because he heard the Adan being called and saw him minarets gleaming in the sky. His first mate also saw this and wrote in his passages in Arabic. So the Moors and the Molly Empire we're here in the Western hemisphere propagating Islam as early as the 1200s and then once again there was a 100 year difference from 1492 to the period you're talking about. Islam didn't have to be propagated because it was already in both the North American and South American continents. Once again the University of Pennsylvania archaeological and anthropological museum has an awesome exhibit of Christopher Columbus and his first mate that clearly shows that Muslims are already here. Without any European influence and or finance.
@@Waloos 1613 & the 12th century are vast expanses of time my friend. Though I think I understand what you were trying to convey it seems a little discombobulated. However I helped you out we building upon the same knowledge it seems. 💪🏾
@lemuelmalik8347 they were two different times my friend. One was when Dutch settlers came in US, and another was when Muslims came Americas, you want me to write for you Capitol letters.
Powerful, beautiful and deeply moving especially for me as a Chicagoan. Thank you PBS and Malika.
My abu's Abu Abdul Malik was early in the game in parts of the Ahmadiyya movement in late 1930's coming as an Igbo from Nigeria. He started the first Masjid in late 1940's in Milwaukee so this is a really beautiful documentary thank you! It resonates with me even though I am not ahmedia anymore I am more orthodox (Salafia) byway of Philadelphia Alhamdulillah. It's just really a beautiful thing to see this💚💚💚 I'm going to thank you again PBS.
Malcolm X also started out with misconceptions and then became more orthodox and mainstream. His effect on the American Muslim ummah is incalculable. May Allah's mercy and blessings be on you and your family.
Alhum du lillah brother you came to true Islam
@@native5647 🤔LBS Allah Knows Best
Muslim Igbo from Nigieria moves to the USA in the 1930's woww. Nigerian Igbos will have a feat hearing this. I would love to read more on your story please, please akhi.
Thanks for sharing that history, your father is legendary Maash’Allah
the dynamics of her being separated from her child as a result of her having to work as a domestic worker, raising white babies is literally quite the same as the experience of south african black women in apartheid south africa
Yes, but keep in mind that South Africa’s Apartheid was basically patterned after the Jim Crow south in the United States of America.
😡 it’s inhuman!
So, you see Kanye West was telling the truth about the underground railroad leading so many people to freezing deaths from Chicago winters they had no mental preparation for.
❤️❤️❤️ Chicago and its beautiful black communities
May Almighty Allah continue to protect you and your family. May HE increase you in wisdom and beneficial knowledge. Malika Bilal!!!
As-Salaam Alaikum!!! As a muslimah in the Nation of Islam, learning about our extended Ummah Family brings so much joy! Allahu Akbar 💜🤲🏾💜
Yes Ma'am Alhamdulilah 🎉
Assalamu Alaykum wa rahamatullahi wa barakatuhu. I suggest you study about the true nature of the Nation of Islam. Their creed isn’t that of the Prophet’s (peace be upon him) tradition. I can send you sources too, In shaa Allah. May Allah grant us correct understanding of His religion - The way of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and the pious predecessors. Āmīn.
look at the dates Sister...they are OFF...the Quran was not even available at this time...only wealthy patrons had access to it via a few libraries- the Library of Congress. The NOI did not start with Malcolm X! Look at Black Newspaper Pittsburg Courier in which all the articles were published BEFORE Muhammad's Speaks;
SHAME ON THEM for THIS TWISTING. Noble Drew Ali (1920) and W.D. Fard (1910) ...
Mashaallah
Nation of Islam are not muslims. They just use the name.
Please do an episode about the Polish Tatar mosque in New York in 1920s!!!! The first officially registered mosque in NY!!!
Oh I wanna know about this !!! 🕊☪️
I am a born Ahmadi. I greatly appreciate the people who like my great grandfather and grandfather are pioneers. Msy Allah Almighty shower blessings on these ladies and their families❤. Ameen
Whats your view of Ghulam Ahmed Qadiani ?
Great history lesson. Auralia's death was from complications not mentioned, but agreed by coroners to be man slaughter. No justice
Amazing work. Kudos to the resolve of those women and their community.
Al hamdulillah, great video!
ARMADILLIO, YAHOO AT BAR, MARSHMELLA
@markjapan4062 you should rap
I'm surprised that although they spoke about 1920s Bronzeville South Chicago and even showed multiple pictures of the Prophet Noble Drew Ali, they didn't even speak of him nor the Moorish Science Temple of America. His was the largest conclave of so called African American Muslims/Moslems and the more predominant one especially in Bronzeville.
It certainly would not have been easy losing the only child at that age. May Allah bless Ms. Zeineb. And have mercy on her. Ameen.
As an Ahmadi, I am always amazed by our rich history. Thank you PBS for covering this story, and other Muslim stories at a time when Islamophobia is rampant.
There were already Muslims of African descent in early America, but nice to see a spot light on early Chicago.
As salaam alaikum to say the Nation of Islam began to inspire Black people in the 1950’s is misleading , but I still appreciate your work
It’s kinda disrespectful that Master Fard Muhammad and Elijah Muhammad was not mentioned including there work. They highlighted there students but not them smh…..
they changed Islam and used to make themselves appear kind of holy.
How can you admire the fruits of a tree and hate or dismiss the roots of the tree itself? . Of course this is a paraphrasing of Malcolm X'( El Hajj El Malik Shabazz) quote . So much more one could elaborate on, but have included a lengthy inclusion further in the thread.
He highjack the true Islam and turned it into a political movement.
Don’t get me wrong I will always give the nation credit for being one of the most powerful positive black organizations in America. Without the nation we wouldn’t have me hero Malcom x . That’s being said the nation is not true Islam .
Thank you for educating us, Sister Bilal
I noticed they only showed pictures of Noble Drew Ali, but never mentioned his name or the organization MSTA…🤔
I love that picture of the 4 women
I'm a Moroccan American Muslim came across this video randomly beautiful documentary I enjoyed it
Why was there NO mention of Hon. Elijah Muhammad? I find this video very disturbing (maybe even disrespectful) by not talking about Hon. Elijah Muhammad's influence in the city of Chicago
Facts
Big mama left AR with 3 babies in 1924 my daddy was born in 1925 and I was born in Chicago in 1960! Thanks Big Mama 🙏🏽❤️
The Ahmadiyya were pioneers of taking Islam to America, remember the name Mufti Muhammad Sadiq !
Ahmadiyas are not Muslims
Yes! Love to see More content about black muslims
The vacant old Ahmadiyya Movement mosque still stands in Pittsburgh's historic Hill District on Webster Avenue. The community is going through rapid redevelopment and many old buildings are being raised. I don't know how long it will be there. My mother was a strident member of the Moorish Science Temple of America until she passed over. Amazing history. Peace.
☪️👁️🫱🏾🫲🏽 Honors to prophet Noble Drew Ali🇺🇸🇲🇦
May Allah be pleased with the Honorable Noble Drew Ali.
We are all one, black, white, brown. Going to Mecca 🕋 will open your eyes at the different races united as one. 👌🏽
As Salaamu Alikum wa Rahmatulillah wa Barakatuhuh... let's get it extremely clear African Muslims we're here as early as the late 1200 into the 1300s it is known that Mansa musa's brother was here way before Christopher Columbus. And then Christopher Columbus and many other Moors we're here in North America prior to many of the enslaved West Africans who were Muslim. With all of that being known and me stating it we also know that the Spanish allowed certain Muslims to actually exist and one of the oldest masjids was in New Orleans, which I believe was scheduled to be torn down in 1998 but I believe the Nation of Islam saved it. My point is this Islam has been in North America especially amongst individuals of hermetic and original Semitic lineages.
So it is refreshing to see a documentary like this but note that Islam had been in the North American continent even when we look at so-called Christopher Columbus's detailed events of his voyage he said he heard the Adan being called and what looked to be like minarets gleaming in the air. My point is is that Islam has been in North America for a very long time. Just like up to 10,000 years before Christopher Columbus there has been an African presence. There are plenty of archaeological and anthropological finds that state this. The University of Pennsylvania's archaeological and anthropological museum has an awesome exhibit of Christopher Columbus and his I guess what would be first mates written logs that clearly State why they thought they were in the Arabian straight. Christopher's log in Latin and his first mate who was a Moor in Arabic speaks volumes to how long African descendants who were Muslims have been in North america. Just as I stated earlier that King Mansa Musa of the Mali Empire brother had made three Journeys back and forth from West Africa Shores to North America Shores. Also there are Spaniards during the 1500s that speak of Muslims being along the Eastern shores of North america.
Walaikum Assalam Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh .....This comment should be pinned 💯! I was almost 50 when I learned this
100%
The Hon Min Louis Farrakhan, the representative of the Hon Elijah Muhammad, reminds us that Allah in the Holy Quran says,
"And mix not up truth with falsehood, nor hide the truth while you know."
"And certainly We raised in every nation a messenger, saying: Serve Allah and shun the devil. Then of them was he whom Allah guided, and of them was he whose remaining in error was justly due..."
Well maybe he needs to remind himself and repent of his kufur and stop twisting scripture to suit his ideology
@thebigchief1503 So it's ok for you to spread slander, which, by the way, Allah hates the slanderers! But you have a problem with Allah saying that He raises a messenger in every nation!
Isn't the United States of America a nation?
@@davidmuhammad8123Salam Alaykum. But our basic doctrine in Islam, is that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was our final messenger, none will come after him. And by nation, the word is referring to groups of people. A group of people is a nation, not just official countries.
@airatmolumo7202 Walaikum Assalam, Thank you for your opinion.
Well according to Allah there is a distinction between a messenger and a prophet! Allah states in Surah 33:40, that Prophet Muhammad is the seal of the 'prophets'. But He doesn't say that Prophet Muhammad is the seal of the 'Messengers'
And your second point confirms my point that the United States of America is a nation. And America is a nation that has captured and oppressed a whole people for over 400yrs,
Then don't you think Allah sees that and then won't come to the aid of his oppressed people against their wicked oppressors! Don't you think black people, children of the formerly enslaved, are worthy in the eyes of Allah to have received a messenger raised up from among their own people!
And We sent no messenger but with the language of his people,... (Holy Quran 14:4)
Is Noble Drew Ali mentioned by name in this video? I saw his picture flash a few times.......
That’s what I’m waiting for
edit: I did hear the Prophet A.S. By name. Just pictures
There is documented history of Somalis in Chicago area in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Muslims from other parts of the Ottoman world too.
Those were individuals. I"m here and from here.
I’m really curious to know what the immigration situation was like leading up to the 1920s that allowed so many Punjabi Ahmediya members to settle in the United States
They were missionaries
Only a small handful in the 1920s
The period of a lot of immigration. Turn of The Century. Northern American Industries.
Excellent documentary!
It’s very convenient that they left out The Honorable Elijah Muhammad who was taught by Master Fard Muhammad beginning in 1931…Also The Honorable Elijah Muhammad was the spiritual father, teacher & guide of Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali…
Is there a version of this in Spanish (or Spanish subtitles)? So that my Afro-Colombiana girlfriend can study this more?
Thanks
I hope she studies it to spread the gospel to Muslims
Alhamdulilah 🤲🏽 ❤❤
Interesting timing to release this video. Yesterday (Jan 8) commemorates the birthday of the Prophet Noble Drew Ali - founder of the Moorish Science Temple of America. 🇲🇦
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Alhamdulillah. Brought up Christian, I am the only Muslim in my family. I thank Allah for all what he has done. May Allah bless us all to reach Jannah 🤲🏾❤️
Thank you PBS for being one of the last bastions of our nation.
Did that thing where I saw this pop up as I refreshed the page and the relief I felt when it popped up can only be equated to like catching a door before it closes
Best wishes, great series
What an incredible and insightful documentary. Bravo to all the people who participated in making this video.
I pray to ALLAH to have mercy and grant Jannatul firdous to all our ancestors.. Ameen
Thank you PBS
Islam has Always Been With the Black Man and Woman
bravo! another great episode in this series. thank you
A great story by PBS, bringing attention to the lives and landscape of African Americans and their journeys, physical and spiritual, through the early 20th century.
I am so happy that black people in the US have been openly embracing Islam for so many years.
I am from London, a black revert born in England with my families home lands being Jamaica and Barbados.
In the UK, black people convert to Islam every year in very large numbers. We now have 2nd generation black born Muslims living alongside black born Muslims from numerous black majority countries.
So, I am extremely happy that Islam is alive and kicking amongst black Americans as well.
1. The Treaty of Peace and Friendship (1787).
2. Treaty of Tripoli (1805)
3. Article 6, Section 2 of the U.S.A Constitution
What they are not saying is that the Ottoman Empire was the super power of the world during that time and not the Europeans. They influenced people across the worldas freedom fighters as muslims against the West.
Excellent food for thought !
love this series!
Really interesting
Thank you
This is such a beautiful story🥹
Quite a fascinating story. Blessed to be an Ahmadi Muslim Alhamdollilah
Islam. We'd Be Remissed Not Mentioning Prophet Noble Drew Ali Who Was Instrumental In Bringing Islam Back To Thee West !!!
Ugh... Yeah, Elijah Muhammad. Were you going to mention him at some point? Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali had a teacher.
elijah is just like jim jones to to them
Jim Jones doesn't reflect nice
Assalamu alaykum I actually took my Shahada while in boot camp when I was in the military many years ago. Islam is the most beautiful religion. I'm so glad PBS is doing these type of stories
excellent..
Chicago.
Let's Goooooo!
Excellent
This is BEAUTIFUL
Teşekkürler 🇹🇷🌹🌷❤️
بہت عمدہ تحقیق، تجزیہ، معلومات فراہم کیں۔آپ کا چینل اسلام کا سفیر ہے۔
Alhumdulilaah ❤
I'm not a Muslim either, but I love some of what they teach,
We’re everywhere there’s no time in America where we didn’t make or start something in America love being black America
I wonder if prophet Noble Drew Ali who started the Moslem movement who is pictured with the Moorish Science Temple of America but not mentioned met Sullivan when she was in Washington DC.
Muslims were here before the founding of America and we're here to stay Alhamdulillah.
Noble Drew Ali is from North Carolina as well
Brilliant reporting, thank you very much, please keep digging and bring out to light about the truth about the muslims contributions and positive influence.
an amazing series
Ahmadiya are not considered Muslims by any Muslims.
Early American history would be nothing without African Americans and Islam at the forefront.👏🖤🖤🖤🖤
Hate to break it to you but the Ahmadiya are not Muslim.
Unfortunately, most immigrants only offer bida to American Black people, and when we travel, they question if we are really American.
Yes they are. Because you disagree with them doesn't make you correct.
Ahmadis are the true Muslims. May Allah guide you to accept the Imam Mahdi
Alhamdulilah
Please don't mislead the people. Islaam is the religion from The Lord . The first man Adam was Muslim . He summited to the will of THE Creator. The Nation of Kufr was created by man. They are NOT Muslims!!!!
Did Allah enter creation to meet Adam?
@@seekthetruthandthetruthwil2388 no he did not
@@thebigchief1503 so no one knows if he is the creator, as none met him. same as hindus claim brahman is their creator who sent down the vedas, but none met him. so, it's just a claim.
How was the Islamic organization the Moorish Science Temple of America skipped over ? The Moorish Science Temple of America was on the South side of Chicago in the 1920s with over 6,000 registered and active members. The founder of the Moorish Science Temple of America was founded by Prophet Noble Drew Ali
PLEASE STOP SAYING THEY ARE MUSLIMS. THEY ARE NOT MUSLIM AT ALL. THERE ARE NO PROPHET AFTER THE DEATH OF OUR PROPHET MOHAMMAD PBUH.
ALL THESE SO CALLED MUSLIMS IN THIS GROUPS ARE NOT PRACTICING MUSLIMS THAT FOLLOW THE TEACHINGS OF OUR PROPHET MOHAMMAD PBUH.
@@aaf1568 The MSTA actually played a pivotal role in the emergence of Islam in America. Moorish Islamism was always intended to be a stepping stone towards practicing traditional Islam. Most so-called black Americans at the time weren’t ready for Al-Islam in its full capacity and needed a simpler approach and so this is what Noble Drew Ali brought. Elijah Pool Bey (Elijah Muhammad) and the NOI sprung forth from the MSTA, and Elijah’s son W. Deen Muhammad would later turn the original NOI into an orthodox Sunni organization and guided many to the Straight Path. Without Noble Drew Ali, none of this would have been set into motion for millions of so called black Americans to eventually take their shahadas. Allah is the best of planners.
How does this video just casually skip over Prophet Noble Drew Ali. You cannot discuss this without acknowledging him and his works especially in Chicago. He was the first to bring Islam to America.
Or the first immoral prophet in the desert
He is not a prophet and he might be the first black man to talk about Islam I don’t know but he definitely is not a prophet
The first to bring Islam to America? Nah.
Facts Noble Drew Ali is always ignored on purpose it's not an accident
@@nobs997 If you study you wouldn't say that. You can start with HR 0930 and if this doesn't get you studying then I forgive you for you know not what you do.
Brooklynite showing love to the Chi-Town Ummah.🙏🏾☪️❤️😎Salaam
Shame on you for this...trying to replace Noble Drew Ali and the Nation of Islam's founder with this alternate picture. The Quran was not available accept through Library of Congress. Shame on you Zaheer...you know the truth. You were in Mosque 4.
In 1917 an English translation of the Holy Qur'an was published and available to any American. It was translated by Maulana Muhammad Ali, a member of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. And there were other English translations before that as well. Noble Drew Alis Koran wasn’t published until 1927 and wasn’t even a translation of the actual Holy Quran.
Alhamudullillah Rabbirallamin yarabbi for His Grace and Mercy who opened our brothers and sisters hearts and eyes to hear and obeyed the call of Allah , this religion is the most important to people if but they know , the Qur'an tells it all , Alhamudullillah Rabbirallamin yarabbi.
Makes sense why all the Muslim shops and butchers in South Chicago when I was growing up were mostly Ahmadiyya including the African American ones.
This wasn’t the case in Philly where the majority of African Americans follow Sunni Islam!
I was raised Christian but the movie Malcolm X changed my life! I never knew what a Muslim was…
Moorish Science Temple Noble Drew Alh say his name give him his respect stop hiding history
Exactly. We’re Moslems not Muslims, also we aren’t Black we’re Americans of the Mississippian Culture
Justice for Malcolm x daughter.
Islam was there for African Americans when the whole nation was against them. And now that African Americans have improved substantially, Islam is the first thing thrown away by the Black Americans. Reclaiming it would help the community to become more prosperous in every mannar.
For that, you have to limit the 5 prayers a day , as it hinders productivity.