From the origin of Islam in Arabia to the empires of Ghana, Mali and Songhai, the author recounts the contributions Africans made to growth of Islam and the significant influence the religion had on the peoples of that continent. He proceeds to describe the impact of slavery on African Muslims brought to the Americas and the role Islam played in their surviving the ordeal of bondage. In his fascinating study, author identifies the major landmarks in the history of Muslims in America, documenting Muslim slaves of the pre-civil war era and explaining the rise of modern Islamic movements in the cities of the United States. The book offers vivid profiles of such powerful historical figures as Marcus Garvey, Noble Drew Ali, Elijah Muhammad, Malcolm X and the leaders of black power movement. It also present biographical sketches of contemporary Muslim leaders, including Louis Farrakhan, W.D. Mohammad, Jamil al-Amin and others who contributed to the present African-American Islamic consciousness.

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