Slavery in the Americas represented one of the most horrific phenomena in human history, as millions of Africans were uprooted from their homelands and forcibly transported to the New World to labour under inhumane conditions. At the heart of this darkness emerged stories of resistance and resilience, most notably the role of West African Muslims, who brought with them not only their shackled bodies but also a rich religious and cultural heritage. Despite the oppression and indignities that they were subjected to, these Muslims contributed to igniting the spirit of rebellion and led resistance movements against the plantation slave system. They drew upon their Islamic values and jihadist traditions that served both as a source of inspiration and as an […]
