Legendary Companions: A Forgotten Legacy

By Yusuf Yasin

The differing colors and complexions apparent on the skins of human beings, are not a cause of boasting or pride, but a sign of the immense power of Allah, as He says, "Amongst His signs [i.e. of His massive power] are the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and complexions; indeed, in that are signs for the people of knowledge."(Qur'an 30:22) This work covers issues of honor, racism, and racial superiority. It attempts to show these concepts true place in Islam as seen through the lens of the lives of nineteen Non-Arab Muslims who lived in the early days of Islam. These men and women were noted for their piety and/or scholastic achievements. The aim of this work is to highlight the role Non-Arab Muslims, (like Barirah, Abu al-Khayr, and others) have played in the preservation and propagation of Islam as well as to bring to the foreground some lesser known names and thereby bury the notion that our master Bilal, may Allah be pleased with him, was the only black companion.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1537436449
• ISBN13: 9781537436449
• Release Date: September 2016
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.1" x 5.5"