Mustafa is an author, historian, and creator of the acclaimed ‘Beyond Bilal’ lecture series, for a wide-ranging conversation on faith, identity, and the often-overlooked contributions of Black-Muslims throughout history. Mustafa shares the personal story of how his journey into Islamic scholarship began, and what inspired his mission to shed light on the rich, global legacy of Black-Muslim communities—from West Africa to the Americas. He opens up about how his own identity has shaped his scholarship and activism, and how he navigates the tension between Western academia and traditional Islamic knowledge systems. We dive into his latest book, ‘Islam and the Making of the Modern World’, discussing the key takeaways he hopes readers will walk away with, particularly around Islam’s impact on science, philosophy, and global civilisation. Mustafa reflects on the power of storytelling as a tool for education and transformation, and why he believes it’s essential for reaching younger generations of Muslims seeking to reclaim a sense of pride in their heritage. We also unpack deeper philosophical questions on whether or not suffering is necessary for growth in today’s world. Finally, we touch on the marginalization of Black-Muslims in Islamic history, the steps needed to reframe that narrative, and the unifying spiritual threads that connect diverse communities around the globe. With insights both intimate and intellectual, this episode is a powerful reminder of the resilience, beauty, and global significance of Black-Muslim contributions to our shared story. Mustafa Briggs Instagram https://bit.ly/4j7gRfL Byond Bilal on Amazon https://bit.ly/4jYblgO Presented By KAFD App https://apple.co/4e9BdU0 Website https://bit.ly/3YktQUI Instagram https://bit.ly/3YFpWGn X https://bit.ly/3LMJOzi LinkedIn https://bit.ly/3A0b2QJ Saudia Website https://bit.ly/495n6fB Instagram https://bit.ly/3UgTTdA X https://bit.ly/4beIQY8 Whoop https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/moshow/ Noon Instagram https://bit.ly/3XRScUY Website https://bit.ly/44lnA1S Whoop https://join.whoop.com/gb/en/moshow/ Pizza Hut Jeddah Instagram https://bit.ly/3T87mjt Website http://bit.ly/3UtnkWq Tim Hortons Instagram https://bit.ly/3UQDk6u X http://bit.ly/3AgbAPi Website http://bit.ly/3LgUres IWC Instagram https://bit.ly/44dxbFW Website https://bit.ly/43K8JMk Credits Mustafa Briggs | Guest Mo Islam | Host Founder Ryan Ismail | COO Faisal Nejaim | Show Manager Gregoris Kalai | Head of Strategy Tito | Creative Director Youssef Hamieh | Production Manager Powered by "STUCK?" | Translation
