Beyond Bilal: Black History in Islam, is a presentation and lecture series delivered by Mustafa Briggs that aims to explore and uncover the deep rooted relationship between Islam and Black History. From Black Prophets and prominent figures in the Qur'an, to the unknown black Sahaba and scholars of the early generations, the history of Islam in Africa, and the legacy of contemporary African Islamic scholarship and its role in the International Relations of the Muslim World.
Mustafa Briggs on spiritual seclusion in The Gambia The small coastal town of Gunjur lies just an hour away from...
If you’ve been following Mustafa Briggs on social media for the last few years, you will have seen him promoting...
Ibn Battuta (d.1369) the renowned Moroccan qadhi, or judge of Islamic law, is best known as an explorer who traveled...
Heraa Hashmi on road-tripping through Morocco It began as a casual notion, amidst busy schedules and the occasional glance at...
In episode three, Zara talks to Mustafa Briggs about the history of Islam in West Africa. They discuss the roots of Islam in the region, the intellectual achievements of Timbuktu and other centres of learning, sufism and the empowerment of women through scholarship that can be seen throughout West African history. Mustafa also tells us about his upcoming lecture series 'Beyond Bilal'.
The history of Islam in Africa is almost as old as Islam itself, stretching back to the 7th century. Below,...
One of the peculiar sensations seasoned wayfarers fail to mention, as you pack your bags in preparation for your journey...
We follow four young Moroccans as they hitchhike or "autostop" across their homeland.
On the hills in and around Cape Town you will find dozens of Muslim graves, the oldest of which are...
Take a look at this photograph. Three women sit on a rug on the floor. All of them wear ‘traditional’...
The duo behind Blue Cairo share their essential map for exploring Islamic Cairo Just south of where the Nile river...













