Listening to The Stories of Black Muslim Women | Timaj Garad

The Black Lives Matter Movement has brought to light injustices we as a community have failed to address for many years. What are the systemic barriers Black, Muslim women face - in the mosques and in their daily lives? To help us tackles these issues, we have with us our returning guest, Timaj Garad, a multidisciplinary storyteller, who uses poetry, theatre and music to bring her stories to life.
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[@charlielucky3186]

Bilal was one of the best beloved companion of the prophet Mohamed (S A W)

[@fatouma8544]

I definitely agreed with her, there are too many discrimination on black Muslim inside the Muslim community, and outside the community and the same thing happened to me too. They was asking me the same question where I am from and telling me how a Muslim women’s have to seat in the prayer. And by reading the al Coran I never Read any part explaining the way a woman’s can seat different to how a men can seat in the prayer. I am born Muslim and still practicing but all the time I am going to some of the mosque not in my black community they always have something to said. I am glad to hear that I am not the only one it is happening. And I hope one day these races and discrimination stop. Because we are in the mosque to pray and adore Allah the only one and not to be juge. If I offended someone please in the name of Allah forgive me. Thanks

[@amnasadaf7794]

fatoumata doukoure believe in Allah ....everything will fine dear...bear in this world ..

[@anabnulislam3499]

fatoumata doukoure iam born black Muslim to never listen to that nonsense Allahuallam

[@ramadhanmuzize6489]

As long as Muslims will not fully and truely Follow Al Qur'an and Sunnah ,racism will stay there.Do not be surprised,many asians are in the cultural islam and not in The Islamic Culture

[@mohammedsaeed1681]

Barakallaahu feeki, In sha Allah it's gonna end

[@derekdolcy5839]

😊✋ hi there fatouma. Agreed 💯

[@isemajic97]

Black lives matter Allah bless are black brothers and sisters im a white muslim by the way

[@brandonokeith919]

Do you gather with other races of muslim

[@tamikaolarinde2192]

Bless you too

[@Humanity894]

@@Azoz-bu7ck why does saying black lives matter bothers you? Damn you know Moses was black too right the only prophet Allah talk to directly so why does black bothers u😐😐 imagine being Muslim and racist at the same time

[@AncientPharaoh]

Brother I’m black and Muslim and I say all lives matter because everyone matters. This BLM org is created by lesbian women to corrupt and destroy the family. It’s nothing but promoting homosexuality in the ummah.

[@derekdolcy5839]

Yes amen 😊🙏❤️💜

[@selhurt]

I'm from the uk this is a massive problem in the Asian community. This is what creates barriers, is see Christian's being so loving and welcoming. This does happen in the Muslim community

[@zuhrahalima5987]

Syl. A exactly I never heard christians complain on colour in asians countries but muslims soooo much especially arabs.

[@selhurt]

I think these can also be test in terms of not drawing into the negative behaviour. Also praying that ALLAH removes anger from our heart. Thanks for you reply. Wishing peace and GODS Mercy and Blessings

[@LKG29]

Syl. A Asians in the uk are raised to not like black people no matter the religion being Muslim makes their prejudice worse and they won’t admit it

[@dorellwillis4183]

No matter whether you Muslim Christian or any other religion if you're black and I forgot no matter where you're from if you're black you're going to have problem but being a Muslim I'm sure that they are double whammy wake up people break up you have nothing or no one but I'll selves

[@dorellwillis4183]

@@zuhrahalima5987 are you kidding what planet are you from that's the only way I can see it you out of this world

[@indomie7]

I find it funny that south Asians feel any type of superiority when Ethiopa is an important country in Islam and Christianity.

[@indomie7]

@Romeo - how?

[@indomie7]

@Romeo - looooooool weirdoo

[@indomie7]

@Romeo - so weird, go away, tf you obsessing over us

[@babsjob8729]

Even the torah Ethiopia is mentioned in lots of religions

[@queenarawelo6210]

my thought exactly😂😂🤦‍♀️

[@flamencabeats9879]

I can relate to the sister, I am a African American male convert. I remember being on the road when the time for salah came in. Alhamdullilah I found a Masjid It was all Pakistani when I walked in I got the usual stare of(" Your here for our food our women or to beg us for money") I'm like saying to myself "No I just want to pray and get out of here as quickly as possible". I must admit Pakistani food is delicious especially the Lamb Karahi mmmmmm.

[@blrh.anna.h6950]

Sorry.I'm black too from Africa .I hope you don't take their judgement at heart.I personally admire Black Muslims from the USA .You people live your truth each day without fear of being judged. I sometimes tear up seen you people you're extremely courageous

[@adosados2760]

Your Prophet kept Black Slaves at his house so what do you expect? Blacks in Islam are second second class citizens.

[@amenuf]

@@adosados2760 you have to check the stories of Prophet Muhammad before you assume

[@taym2720]

Wait a minute, what do you mean by ''Your here for our food our women or to beg''. This is your mind thinking of something disgusting. Are you seriously saying that those people are staring at you thinking of this? Your actually here to divide muslims aren't you? Please be honest, how the hell can you deduct that from a stare?

[@Humanity894]

I’m sorry you went through that

[@elhadjiamadoujohnson4166]

She is 100% right!!!

[@barbsofly]

The most beautiful part is..She is speaking (MY Persevering SOUL Language) Thank you for your service.

[@candydelix1632]

loved it. thank you.

[@kushinaa1XD]

Beautiful MashaAllah

[@tapsirusaccoh3286]

May Allah bless our African Nubian queen fir standing for us and educating these ignorant bigots that don’t understand the history is Islam or any other faith..all faiths started in Africa...faith is love not hate if you’re racist don’t be a person of faith..listen to the last sermon of our beloved prophet Muhammad saw

[@chrisjohnson4039]

I knew the Prophet warned the people of placing ethnicity before Islam as he made his transition. Seems like humanity still has a long way to go.

[@alipush4311]

"The product and the labor" -- wow 😪😪 Is this young poet published? Where can I find her work?

[@amiryusuf7445]

aww. Our Lord! Give us good in this world and good in the hereafter, defend us from the torment of the fire. with regard to her last name "Garad" we use it in Ethiopia too. As for her first name "Timaj" it is a harari word which means the best. I have a sister whose name is Timaj. she has ethiopian root.

[@ahmadkarim1006]

Amazing story

[@abdulsmith1569]

Facts

[@isemajic97]

Malcolm x, Elijah Muhammed, Louis Farrakhn are great black muslim leaders Allah bless are black brothers and sisters

[@asvithajanga2954]

isemajic97 Louis Farrakhan is a racsit that was responsible for the death of Malcolm X PBU

[@mayasquaw2254]

isemajic97 Elijah Muhammad taught he was the prophet lol

[@shockhouser3171]

What about mansa musa

[@tamikaolarinde2192]

@@asvithajanga2954 I agree with you

[@tamikaolarinde2192]

@@mayasquaw2254 right he is a bad man

[@Aliwiinter]

Assallaamu'alaikum everyone, i asked few questions regarding Quran, still waiting for the answer 🤔

[@Justme-vq8rx]

What are your question?

[@Master_Zu]

Real Africa is watching

[@zailanzai7591]

In my country 30 years ago,.we will enquire and question when a Chinese enter a mosque because most Chinese are Buddhist. But nowadays it is a common sight due to conversion and they can proceeds with no questions asked. Things will change with time.

[@QuranSpeaks]

That's really interesting...would love to learn more and possibly interview a Muslim in China on the show! Thanks for sharing your insights!

[@uraybbinyarub8495]

start with Asmaa bint Yazeed from the Ansaar peace and guidance

[@djokopurwanto5988]

MasyaAllah TabarakAllah AllahuAkbar

[@MohamedHassan-fq7fs]

The original arabs looked just like her during prophet Muhammad saw time... the irony of people who became muslim centuries later believe they are more muslim or have more taqwa because of their lighter skin... audobillahi mine shaytan a rajeem and his followers.

[@tamikaolarinde2192]

@SUFI-4- LIFE! how you know?

[@tamikaolarinde2192]

@SUFI-4- LIFE! I will look it up, I have been Muslim for 6 years

[@MohammedAlSharif2002]

Not true, I’m Arab and I’m not like her. There are many Arabs in Saudi Arabia than can name their lineage and are white.

[@poorindiansanddogsarenotal1276]

@@MohammedAlSharif2002 stop the cap

[@moefinesse9878]

8:13 she states black Muslims face racial profiling and police brutality. MY question is that stats show many of violent crimes are committed by the black community in Toronto and the incarceration rate amongst black people and natives are one of the highest in Canada. Can someone shed light for me about my argument

[@xSexyTx]

who even says the those things "just like Bilal" or " this is why you're doing it wrong". Seriously, who, even says this? what is wrong with people. I really hate this world

[@ruksanachowdhury9674]

There's nothing wrong with being proud of your culture and deen. Not true in Asians.

[@feisal6592]

Amharic

[@tapsirusaccoh3286]

Mashaa Allah,Muslims don’t understand the history of their faith..out side Mecca and Medina black Africans were the first to embrace Islam before even any Arabs countries embrace Islam.the first Islamic refugees were welcomed by blacks..Asians are new converts compared to Africans and some had the audacity to lecture blacks,,most of the strongest Sahara’s were blacks..Asians are as racists as caucausians

[@feisal6592]

I lich they u couking anjeya Ethiopian good food mashallah nadenda chakula yenu Ethiopian food and coffee

[@lahleholivia7398]

Narrated `Umar: I came and behold, Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) was staying on a Mashroba (attic room) and a black slave of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) was at the top if its stairs. 😮

[@derekdolcy5839]

😊✋ hi there friend how are u

[@lobaoniengui9602]

Who can answer me, please: (1) Is it possible to be an African and a Muslim? (2) How could a Black person follow Mahamat? Thanks.

[@lobaoniengui9602]

Dear Joker411, Thank you for your answer. If you are ready for a debate on Islam related to Black peoples, good. Though you haven't answer specifically my two questions, let me ask you these ones: (1) When you say you are "from north Central Africa", do you mean Central African Republic? (2) What do you know about the history of the beginning of Islam and of the Koran? (3) Can you tell me about the introduction and practice of Islam in the Central African Republic? (4) As you are recently converted to Islam, what were you before? Why have you left your former faith? (5) Do you speak, read, and write Arabic? (6) What branch of Islam do you belong to? Thank you very much.

[@isemajic97]

Lobao Niengui most of africa is muslim dude

[@anabnulislam3499]

Lobao Niengui Islam is God's religion we are many black Muslims in Kenya and Alhamdhulilah God has protected us for generations we are born into Islam and SM come into it thru Allah guidance let nobody tell u thy own the deen the deen is Allah's!

[@aminahassan9219]

It is because prophet Mohammad (SAW) imam was African bilal bin rabah

[@listenup2882]

@Joker411 doesn't Islam support slavery and child marriage?

[@maxamadibrahimcismancisman2986]

Somalia 100% muslim.

[@MdRashid-th1fg]

What is black... all human is beutyfull Allah make to all avery one beutyfull human.... sister plz don't call to black muslim... only call to muslim jajak Allah khairan my dear sisters

[@ramannoodle6106]

Md Rashid sir no. Black is a part of her identity so ofc she can call herself a black Muslim.

[@abdijama3360]

Why is she saying ethiopian her last name is somali.. GARAD. I guess she is from somali region ethiopia

[@shockhouser3171]

She must have been born in Ethiopia but her parents are Somali i guess

[@blrh.anna.h6950]

Maybe my grandfather came from those areas too.But he identifies as somali

[@mataan29]

She is Harari, they also use Garad.

[@ibehayter8194]

You know if she identified as Somali her arguments might have lost there 'authenticity' as Somalis are famous for looking down and discriminating against 'bantu' blacks just saying...😉

[@indomie7]

in Harar the name Garad is popular

[@feisal6592]

Aslm neck Dua my sister oky inshallah Amin

[@feisal6592]

Prey for m oky my sister plzz

[@tapsirusaccoh3286]

Ignorant everywhere, the want to be us but don’t like to see us

[@stylefoodwithlaila4914]

the joke is.... East Asians were conquered and converted to Islam and yet they have the audacity to look down on others and challenge their deen. Before Islam traveled to Iraq, Lebanon, Iran, Jordan, Syria, Islam traveled to Africa first. I like for all the Iraqis and Arabs to take a seat in claiming their lineage in beginning of Islam and leaving out African Lineage.

[@Peter-the-Angry]

Didn't Mohammed state that Satan looked like an Ethiopian??

[@petestreet7535]

Aah FO.

[@ethioupdate]

Ethiopian => Billal(r.a)

[@maryambrahim82]

still he was dark skinned person aka black

[@JohnDoe-nf5rt]

Chosen One Arab is a cultural distinction, not a race.

[@abdifarah6099]

the real arabs were also dark en th prophet him self en his mum en her etnivs arab tribes were dark/black....en the imam of in egypt said nabi mohamed was black/dark......but the word black is in usa a AA thing...me as somalis we dont use this word we have our indentity...!!

[@Olivefig-xv6fx]

U are wrong. The prophet Muhammad pbuh was an arab man by color. All we care is not color is his message of islam. Am black african and have nothing with arab culture. I love only islam.

[@ruksanachowdhury9674]

I don't think it's racism. I've been nice to black muslims, but I don't have much in common culturally with them. Why don't blacks stay with their own community?

[@fatimafatima-sr6hh]

this let's us no that you don't care about islam because you disagree with muslims

[@omardiallo8315]

In some countries racism is cultural. People in those countries are unconsciously racist.

[@richardrodrigues783]

Ruksana Chowdhury You do not see the hypocrisy of this? Your niceness sounds like condescension! We as the children of God are always supposed to be kind,nice,generous and welcoming to all peoples. We are supposed to be colour/ racially blind when it comes to people of different races but the same faith.For we worship the same God as Muslims or Christians. If black Muslims are not welcome to Muslims of different races. How different are you to white Christians who do not want black Christians in their churches,places of work etc. Heaven and hell are not segregated by race. God did not invent racism.But I can understand man's expression/need for it to protect his/her racial identity,history,culture,language and religion.

[@khadijafulan8308]

We are supposed to be one Ummah, are you following culture or islam? Astaghfirullah

[@listenup2882]

Do someone's community is their race? Being nice to people doesn't necessarily mean you're not racist toward them. Black Muslims belong to multiple communities. If you can't deal with them maybe you should go elsewhere where everyone is like you.

[@JohnDoe-nf5rt]

Proverbs 3:31 problem solved. Come back to Yah and stop accepting second class status amongst Ismaelites.

[@NiaPgn]

John Doe troll

[@queenarawelo6210]

the yah they forced you to accept? or the half bible they gave your people?

[@inashiine12]

Come on you are ethiopian go to a somali mosque why go to pakistani mosque it is your fault i am sorry it is true go some where every body looks like you if you go to a somali mosque believe me no body will give a give a second look

[@starlight200816]

This comment shows that YOU are the problem. We are muslims and all brothers and sisters of one another. You should WELCOME anyone into ALLAHS house