Islam & Blackness

This audiobook offers a thorough investigation into claims that Islam is inherently antiblack, analyzing Islamic scripture, law, Sufism, and history to explore how and why these assertions have arisen. Scholar Jonathan A. C. Brown traces the origins of anti-Blackness in the Islamic world, examining its connections to politics, tradition, and historical tropes. The work aims to provide a nuanced understanding of the complex relationship between Islam and Blackness, highlighting important voices from Islamic history that can help address contemporary anti-Black racism.