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Mecca Books: Islam and the Making of the Modern World:Mustafa Briggs meccabooks.com
In Islam and the Making of the Modern World, acclaimed author Mustafa Briggs embarks on a profound journey to uncover the transformative role of Islam in shaping global history. With a keen eye and a storyteller's flair, Briggs presents a collection of essays that challenge dominant Eurocentric narratives. He illuminates pivotal moments in history where Muslim civilisations significantly influenced the realms of science, culture, trade, and politics, while also examining how Western responses to Islam have shaped the modern world. From the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire and its relationship with the Muslim Caliphate to the oral traditions of West Africa and the scholarly exchanges of Al-Andalus, Briggs explores the intellectual brilliance of the Islamic Golden Age alongside the geopolitical legacies of the Crusades and the Ottoman Empire. Briggs masterfully examines how crucial events, such as the transatlantic slave trade and colonialism, were informed by both Islamic and anti-Islamic dynamics. He highlights key moments when the Muslim and Western worlds collided and collaborated, reshaping global history, offering a fresh perspective on the history of the modern era. Filled with fascinating anecdotes, thought-provoking essays, and a call to rediscover forgotten legacies, Islam and the Making of the Modern World is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of our shared global heritage. This book is not just about reclaiming the past; it's about understanding how history has shaped the present and envisioning a reimagined future. It is a must-read for history enthusiasts, scholars, and anyone looking for a deeper understanding of our world's complexities. About the Author: Mustafa Briggs is a renowned historian, lecturer, author, and Islamic scholar specializing in the intersection of Islam, history, and global cultures. A graduate in Arabic and International Relations from the University of Westminster, Mustafa furthered his studies at SOAS, University of London, and Al-Azhar University in Cairo. His acclaimed Beyond Bilal lecture series, which explores Black history in Islam, has been presented at over 50 universities worldwide, including Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, and Yale, followed by his book Beyond Bilal which became an Amazon #1 bestseller, celebrated for its groundbreaking insights and accessibility. With a passion for uncovering overlooked narratives, Mustafa's work sheds light on the contributions of Muslim civilizations to the modern world.His thought-provoking lectures and bestselling books serve as a bridge between the past and present, providing fresh perspectives on history, identity, and spirituality.
Mecca Books:Beyond Bilāl: Black History in Islam: Mustafa Briggs meccabooks.com
Bilāl: Black History in Islam explores the profound and often-overlooked connection between Islam and Black history, revealing the pivotal role of Black Muslims across centuries and continents. This revised edition brings together Mustafa Briggs' acclaimed lecture series, including Beyond Bilāl: Black History in Islam, Before Malcolm X: The History of Islam in the Americas, Daughters of Fatima: Female Scholarship in the Islamic Tradition, Africans in Asia: The Hidden Legacy of Black Muslims in the East, and Black History in the Arab World-presented at over 50 universities across three continents, including Harvard, Yale, Oxford, and Cambridge. Explore the profound history of Black Muslims, from the Black Prophets and prominent figures in the Qurʾān to the often-overlooked Black Ṣaḥābah and scholars who shaped the foundation of early Islamic thought. This book traces Islām's journey through powerful African empires such as Ghana, Mali and Songhai, highlights the reign of Black emperors in India and Bangladesh, and examines the influence of African Muslims across the Arab world and even as far as the Americas, where they may have arrived long before Columbus. Through the lives and achievements of Black Muslim warriors, saints, poets, and intellectuals, Beyond Bilāl illuminates the vital contributions of Black Muslims and their enduring legacy on the international relations and cultural tapestry of the Muslim world. Briggs presents this history as an accessible and open conversation, following the tradition of classical African scholarship. By breaking down academic barriers, Beyond Bilāl invites readers to rediscover and celebrate the diverse and enduring contributions of Black Muslims across time and place, bridging the past with the present.
Mecca Books: The Life and Merits of Al-Hājj Abdallāh Niass: Mustafa Briggs, Idrissa Dioum
This work comes at a significant and monumental time in history where many people are seeking for more information and clarification on the legacy of this Giant. The fact that one of his youngest sons Shaykh Ibrahim Niass, who received all his spiritual and educational training solely at his hands, went on to find what was described by Western Academics as 'the largest single Muslim movement in modern Africa' and was just one of thousands who benefitted from his knowledge and sainthood is a testament to how monumental his spiritual station must have been, and a clear sign that more effort needs to be exhausted in uncovering his reality and studying his heritage. Thus, we see that history has been made and the foundation stone has been laid and the first in-depth biography of Al-Hājj Abdallāh Niass has been written in English, which encompasses all the information one may need in order to begin to understand his history.
