Black Lives Around the Messenger ﷺ is an online course hosted by CelebrateMercy. In this free 6-part series, Shaykh Adeyinka Mendes will teach about the lives of many Black Companions of the Prophet ﷺ. He will not only share their stories, but also discuss the social dynamics of the Companions, the concept of race in Islamic history, and the celebration of Blackness in our tradition. Guests lecturers will also join the class to share stories and practical lessons for our daily lives.
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THE BOOK
Shaykh Mendes is teaching the course based on Imam Jalaluddin As-Suyuti’s book, Raf’ Sha’n Al-Hubshan (Elevating the Importance of the Blacks). CelebrateMercy has been working with Shaykh Mendes to translate and publish the book into English, and it is now available to pre-order. Learn more about the book and our efforts to publish it here.
