A Muslim American Slave: The Life of Omar Ibn Said (Wisconsin Studies in Autobiography)

You've heard various slavery tales. You've heard that the slaves were converted to Christianity. But converted from what? Well this particular man was Muslim and this is a story about his life. Very interesting for several reasons.

A historical document with a multitude of gems connecting the Islamic faith, African heritsge and African born persons in America. This is a must read for all interested in the design and the construction of the American society. Well included is the supportive research to valid the legacy of Omar ibn Sayyid.

This book is very important as it chronicles the life in America of an educated african who was kidnapped and sold into slavery. This person was able to read and write Arabic, and knew much the the Qur'an from memory. It is a strange story because it is uncommon finding actual evidence from the person himself, telling his own story. If you read between the lines you can almost imagine the fear and terror he faced and how ultimately had to grapple with a very hard reality. An interesting read.

As a born African American Muslim, was good to know there were Muslims in America before I Dream Of Jeannie

Very interesting prospective and dynamic not spoken of during the black holocaust! Must read to add perspective on a controversial subject.

Many essays

it is an intense story about a slave , a man and a muslim.

Great read