Ummah Rising

How Islam Redeemed a People and Reclaimed a Legacy

For centuries, the story of Black America has been one of resilience, resistance, and relentless faith. Ummah Rising uncovers a powerful and often overlooked thread in that story—the enduring relationship between Islam and Black identity in the United States.

From the whispered prayers of enslaved African Muslims to the revolutionary sermons of Malcolm X and the transformative leadership of Imam Warith Deen Mohammed, this book traces a legacy of spiritual defiance and divine reclamation. It explores how Islam provided Black Americans with not only a new faith but also a restored identity, moral discipline, and a global sense of belonging.

Through richly detailed chapters, Ummah Rising examines key movements including the Moorish Science Temple, the Ahmadiyya mission, the Nation of Islam, and the modern Sunni revival. It highlights the voices of jazz musicians, prison converts, women leaders, scholars, and youth—all united by a shared journey toward faith and freedom.

This is not just a book of history. It is a narrative of healing, empowerment, and the unbreakable bond between Black dignity and Islamic truth. Ummah Rising is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the spiritual heart of Black America and the rising legacy of its Muslim sons and daughters.