Islam's anti-racist message from the 7th century still resonates today
- Written by Asma Afsaruddin, Professor of Islamic Studies and former Chairperson, Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures, Indiana University
Muslims of all backgrounds pray during the 2019 Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca.Fethi Belaid/AFP via Getty ImagesOne day, in Mecca, the Prophet Muhammad dropped a bombshell on his followers: He told them that all people are created equal.
“All humans are descended from Adam and Eve,” said Muhammad in his last known public speech....
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