Islam, Prophet Muhammad, and Blackness (Article)

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Author: Zaid Shakir

Excerpt: The Prophet referred to Umm Ayman as “my mother after my mother,” and she was a black woman of Ethiopian descent.

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1. According to the article, how does the English language's use of the word “black” affect perceptions of race in America?
2. What point does the article make about the meanings of blackness (aswad/sawād) in Arabic and Islamic sources?
3. Which example from the article best demonstrates the Prophet Muhammad’s respectful and affectionate treatment of a black person in his community?
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