Western Sunrise: Story of Islam in Africa,
Andalus, and the Americas
Coming to Fairfax on June 18-20 & 25-27, 2010
Black Africa was backwards and the pit of darkness
The Dark Ages were the lowest point in man’s history
Columbus discovered an America inhabited with uncivilized
savages
Stories are often told from the perspective of the
conqueror:
Ancient maps depicting exaggerated sizes of the European continent;
stories told from a Euro-centric perspective; significant chunks in
timelines distorted or removed entirely to cover up empowering truths.
The time is long overdue for the Muslim Ummah to reclaim its story.
The timely discovery of a shocking untold story finally unravels
in AlMaghrib Institute’s unparalleled double-weekend seminar
The world will never look the same as
you uncover its secrets thought to have long been lost.
Africa is a
treasure cove embedded with scholarly tribes and ilm-powered cities.
Expand your knowledge on:
The roots of Africa and its name
Africa’s first encounter with Islam
The role of Africans as Sahaba of
Rasoolullah (salla Allahu alayhi wassalam)
The extensive advancements of
Islamic scholarship as result of African tribes and schools
The importance and history of major
cities like Timbuktu and Qayrawaan
Heroes of Africa who sought to it
that Islam remains pure upon the Quran and Sunnah
The various movements and eras
Africa witnessed among the Muslims
Testimonial about Dr. Quick
"When I was very young, little kid in
a Masjid in Winnipeg, the uncles gathered the youth together for a
lecture from this vising speaker from Toronto. I loved his lecture, and
I was so impressed that he was using names and terms that I, as a kid,
was familiar with. (come to think of it, that may be the first time I
was exposed to that style, it became my style years later). It was
sh.Abdullah Hakim Quick."
Shaykh Muhammad Alshareef
“At its height around
1000 A.D., Cordoba had over 200,000 houses, 600 mosques, 900 public
baths, 50 hospitals, and several large markets that catered for all
branches of trade and commerce, including 15,000 weavers! The streets
were lit for 10 miles in any direction, an innovation that took London
and Paris 700 years to achieve!”
America’s history often starts with the discovery of Columbus; yet
little is told of the rich Islamic history of the Americas both before
and after the accidental arrival of Columbus. Enlighten yourself with
facts on:
Muslim naval explorations into the Atlantic
Ancient maps and atlases of the Americas
accurately drawn by Muslim cartographers
Discovery of 8th Century artefacts and coins in
the Caribbean
Genealogical and linguistic evidences linking
American natives to Muslim Africans
Role of Muslims in saving Islam in the hearts
of slaves
Role of Muslims in the resistance of slavery
and return to Africa
“One of the leading
forces in the resistance to slavery was the Muslim population who by
the very nature of their faith were independent and unwilling to submit
to oppression.”
Dr. Abdullah Hakim Quick, with his extensive
research and specialization on the topic, will take you on an
adventurous journey of untold stories studied from a Makkah-centric
perspective. Re-establish the bond with your noble ancestry and
reconnect with those who walked these Western lands so long ago.
Why even study history? Truly understanding
where we come from and the achievements of Muslims before us
strengthens our resolve in the face of global and individual trials and
tribulations. Extracting lessons with a learned teacher from our very
rich history paves the road for fruitful future for our Ummah,
inshaAllah.
The footprints in the sand once washed away by the sea will reappear
once again at the dawn of the
