My first acquaintance with the ‘Shehu’, as he was and is still affectionately referred to throughout Africa, was when I was eleven years old, in 1972. My elder brother, Willard (Walid) was assigned to do a book report on the excellent work of the life of the ‘Shehu’ called The Sword of Truth by Mervyn Hiskett. Before my brother could return the book to the Hartford Public Library, I had the opportunity to read it. To this day I, as a young African American boy, cannot accurately describe the profound effect which the person of Uthman Dan Fuduye’ had upon me.
The riots which ravaged the streets of Hartford, Connecticut a year earlier by the African and Hispanic communities was still etched upon my young memory. The Nation of Islam had just begun to be recognized as the vanguard of the African American liberation struggle. My hero, Muhammad Ali, had returned to the fighting ring as a Muslim champion and had waylaid every challenger with the style and beauty of a mythic hero. It was a good time for me as a young African American boy who considered himself to be Muslim.
That winter reading of the Sword of Truth opened up my perspective and self image of the spiritual and political potential of the African Muslim which I have never lost. For this I am eternally grateful to Allah ta`ala for His primordial wisdom and mercy. I did not realize it then but this would be the first of a series of ordained encounters with the Shehu I would experience throughout my life. The most significant encounter between the Shehu and I was on his birthday, December 15, 1985.
I traveled to the town of Maiurno, located on the western bank of the Blue Nile. There I met my shaykh, the Imam Muhammad al-Amin ibn Adam Karagh. He initiated me in the turuq of Shehu Uthman Dan Fuduye’ which he took from his father, Shaykh Adam Karagh. He in turn took it from his teacher, Shaykh Musa, who took it from the Imam of the Sokoto mosque, Shaykh Ali ibn Abu Bakr. He took it from Shehu Uthman Dan Fuduye’. He instructed me in the methodology and system of the Shehu.
I read with him many of the works of the Shehu. He also gave me license (ijaaza) to transmit all Ahmad ibn Hanbal in his Musnad on the authority of al-Ash`ath ibn Qays, and at-Tabarani in his al-Kabir on the authority of Usama ibn Zayd on the authority of Abdallah ibn Mas`ud that I had learned from him. One of the first books he gave me to translate for our brothers in America was the Ihya ‘s-Sunna wa Ikhmad ‘l-Bid`a.
As a Chinese master student of History interested in West Afriacan History, I can’t hold my excitement when I come up with your brilliant and fruitful works, and especially your “Open Letter” to my homeland —— maybe the configuration of the world has dramatically changed during these years, but I believe that you have proposed many inspiring insights which are proved to be true day by day. As Chinese, we must regret to miss a sincere friend in Africa like you for a long time, but it’s never too late to start to communicate and comprehend each other.
Firstly I notice that you have been in Chongqing several years ago ( according to the signature in “An Approach” ), I hope you have had a nice trip. And also I find that your e-mail adress implies your grasp of Chinese —— heixuanfeng (黑旋风), a very interesting name rich in cultural meanings and suitable for describing the black skin and indicating its potential power. So for the first question, I’m very curious about your experiences with China and Chinese. I hope you are willing to share your stories, which in my opinions are very valuable and should be informed to my compatriots.
Secondly I want to ask for your academic advice or guide. As noted above I’m a History master student and now I’m preparing the application of PhD in France. My interest focuses on the french colonial history, particularly West Sudan and Timbuktu in 19 CE and early 20 CE. Frankly my orignial attention was on the so-called “Timbuktu Chronicles” (de Farias, 2008), but the lack of language skill (Arab) stopped me from advancing on this route. Consequently I turned to learn French and the colonial history in a larger scale concerning the production of knowledges in Soudan Français and its linkage with the colonial regime. So I have traced the early history of the french researchs of famous “Tarikh”s and learned the significance of Timbuktu both in the social and Islamic intellectal history of West Africa. Nonetheless I want to enlarge my vision and explore the “colonial moment” or the interaction between Timbuktu and other politic authorities —— including France, Britain and empires of Jihad in West Sudan like Hamdullahi or Tukulor.
My second question, as a result, is that whether there is any relevant resources in your or SIIASI’s possession, concerning the internal records or external responses of Timbuktu to the other powers in this region, like diplomatic letters, manuscripts of scholars or offical records of the leadership of Timbuktu ( like Jama’a and Kahia at that time ). Or if there isn’t, then whether there is anything useful for my themes in local archives, whether national or private ones, and if there is any chance for me to access these precious documents.
Forgive me for typing so much in the comment zone because I don’t want to be bold to send an e-mail for my first statement. Waiting for your response and welcome to any form or channnel of communication.
Best wishes for your health and great academic business.
A classic Chinese poetry line for you: 海内存知己，天涯若比邻。
It means: If there is a confidant in the bound of sea ( denoting the world in ancient Chinese conception, the continent surrounded by sea ), even that friend in the end of the sky ( denoting a very far place ) we are still neighbours.
Asalaam Alaikum Shaykh
My name is Uthman Wells from Masjid Al Islam in New Haven CT
I met you when I was in Middle School When I graduated highschool in 1999
I traveled to Cairo and studied Arabic for 12 months then the worst thing happened I had a mental breakdown and yelled obscenities toward the president Hosni Mubarak I was put in jail and beaten and tortured for a month after I got out I was majnoon I saw and heard so many things that till I this day I can’t understand I been wanting to talk to you about it for years dreaming about please contact me as soon as you can my number is 4753694092
Me and other brothers suing fbop for100% halal meals. We need help to find vendors or for those to emerge from among the traditional Sunnis
We need your direct help in every way and as a liaison insha Allah . the suit is pretty trial
Been going since 2014, in summary judgment phase. Few are known . that have your expertise. Please response asap. To me at braincarr50@gomail.com
Jazakallah khayrah wa salam
in the Hadith of tawassul of Adam one of the variant readings Allahu Ta’ala to Allah if it had not been for him (Muhammad)(SAW) I would not have created you many ulama makes this statement and the statement that Allah would not have created the world if it was not for Muhammad) (SAW) can you elaborate on the meaning and the wisdom of this Hadith and related statement all praise are due to Allah I love you brother and I am glad that Allah freed you from detention for this I am grateful. since the last time I contacted you you I have been on a consolation hearing with the parole board. it is possible that they may be freeing me from prison the year 2021 2 days after my hearing I had a dream that I would with you in Africa. Glad Tidings! also Mohammed Toure was supposed to contact you regarding you going over some text with me I never got the result of that. Also I have having problems with sending you emails. may Allah bless my shake.
As salaamu alaikum brother imam. Masha Allah jazakullah khairu may Allahs barakats be bestowed upon you and ur family Sukhran for instilling knowledge of the deen within me this fire of knowledge our core roots islamic african studies. Had the pleasure to partake and learn from ur guidance since 1996 u taught pearls of wisdom to me as a young reverted mumin. The fire continues to grow .now inbox me at antoine stuckey@gmail.com or contact 3236674924 Ss salaamu alaikum
Assalāmu ʿAlaykum wa Raḥmatullāhi wa Barakātuh, Shaykh,
I pray this message reaches you in the best of health and ʿāfiyah. Alḥamdulillāh, I recently came across your efforts with Siiasi through your interview with the Lamppost Education Initiative. Since then, I have been studying your work and have found it to address much of what I have long been seeking as an African American Muslim revert — namely, a connection to Islam that acknowledges and honors the legacy of my ancestors.
With this in mind, I humbly wish to inquire if there may be an opportunity to study under your guidance, bi’idhni’Llāh, so that I may continue developing my knowledge and practice upon sound foundations.
wa alaykum wa salaam wa rahma Sidi Khalid…I am at your service. You can aonnect with me at hei1xuanfeng7@gmail.com…From there I can give you my WhatsApp # and connect you with the several classes I give online. We have a large Jamaat in the US, and the Carribean which are connected with our Sultan in the Sudan, the Khalifa of Shehu Uthman ibn Fudi…
The term ‘AmeriKKKa’ is a catch all term which defines the systemic, historical and engrained disease of white supremacy in America. I first came upon the term when reading the writings of the members of the Republic of New Afrika, such as Chokwe Lamumba, Sundiata Acoli, Mutulu Shukur, Jihad Abd’l-Mumit, Sekou Odinga, Abu Bakr Obadeli and many others. The term AmeriKKKa is term people use to describe America at its worst; like when you are forced to acknowledge that another African America is a ‘negro’ or a ‘niggah’ based upon his character. The term AmeriKKKa defines America when it falls under the sway of white chauvanism, white priviledge and white supremacy. Unfortunately America has been AmeriKKKa for far more years than it has been an America; thus the term sticks; esecially now when the KKK, the neo Nazis, the Aryan Brotherhood and a host of other far right white nationalist extremist groups openlly endorsed the president elect TRUMP. With increased racial, ethnic and religious violence being pushed by the majority of the white population, I can rightly describe the U.S. today ACCURATELY as an AmeriKKKa. We have yet to see an America!
Addullahi Fudi I’m in prison I had someone contact you before about your spiritual past
And you referred them to
Yandex.com and they were confused on how to work it .can you please explain how to use that website. Thank you
Salaama alaykum. Contact me at email above
To Shaykh Muhammad :
As a Chinese master student of History interested in West Afriacan History, I can’t hold my excitement when I come up with your brilliant and fruitful works, and especially your “Open Letter” to my homeland —— maybe the configuration of the world has dramatically changed during these years, but I believe that you have proposed many inspiring insights which are proved to be true day by day. As Chinese, we must regret to miss a sincere friend in Africa like you for a long time, but it’s never too late to start to communicate and comprehend each other.
Firstly I notice that you have been in Chongqing several years ago ( according to the signature in “An Approach” ), I hope you have had a nice trip. And also I find that your e-mail adress implies your grasp of Chinese —— heixuanfeng (黑旋风), a very interesting name rich in cultural meanings and suitable for describing the black skin and indicating its potential power. So for the first question, I’m very curious about your experiences with China and Chinese. I hope you are willing to share your stories, which in my opinions are very valuable and should be informed to my compatriots.
Secondly I want to ask for your academic advice or guide. As noted above I’m a History master student and now I’m preparing the application of PhD in France. My interest focuses on the french colonial history, particularly West Sudan and Timbuktu in 19 CE and early 20 CE. Frankly my orignial attention was on the so-called “Timbuktu Chronicles” (de Farias, 2008), but the lack of language skill (Arab) stopped me from advancing on this route. Consequently I turned to learn French and the colonial history in a larger scale concerning the production of knowledges in Soudan Français and its linkage with the colonial regime. So I have traced the early history of the french researchs of famous “Tarikh”s and learned the significance of Timbuktu both in the social and Islamic intellectal history of West Africa. Nonetheless I want to enlarge my vision and explore the “colonial moment” or the interaction between Timbuktu and other politic authorities —— including France, Britain and empires of Jihad in West Sudan like Hamdullahi or Tukulor.
My second question, as a result, is that whether there is any relevant resources in your or SIIASI’s possession, concerning the internal records or external responses of Timbuktu to the other powers in this region, like diplomatic letters, manuscripts of scholars or offical records of the leadership of Timbuktu ( like Jama’a and Kahia at that time ). Or if there isn’t, then whether there is anything useful for my themes in local archives, whether national or private ones, and if there is any chance for me to access these precious documents.
Forgive me for typing so much in the comment zone because I don’t want to be bold to send an e-mail for my first statement. Waiting for your response and welcome to any form or channnel of communication.
Best wishes for your health and great academic business.
A classic Chinese poetry line for you: 海内存知己，天涯若比邻。
It means: If there is a confidant in the bound of sea ( denoting the world in ancient Chinese conception, the continent surrounded by sea ), even that friend in the end of the sky ( denoting a very far place ) we are still neighbours.
Asalaam Alaikum Shaykh
My name is Uthman Wells from Masjid Al Islam in New Haven CT
I met you when I was in Middle School When I graduated highschool in 1999
I traveled to Cairo and studied Arabic for 12 months then the worst thing happened I had a mental breakdown and yelled obscenities toward the president Hosni Mubarak I was put in jail and beaten and tortured for a month after I got out I was majnoon I saw and heard so many things that till I this day I can’t understand I been wanting to talk to you about it for years dreaming about please contact me as soon as you can my number is 4753694092
wa alaykum as salaam wa rahma
I am sorry you had to go through such a horrible experience! You were with Imam Hamza, I assume! Email me at hei1xuanfeng7@gmail.com
Unable to download Muharram and Ashura pdf.
Me and other brothers suing fbop for100% halal meals. We need help to find vendors or for those to emerge from among the traditional Sunnis
We need your direct help in every way and as a liaison insha Allah . the suit is pretty trial
Been going since 2014, in summary judgment phase. Few are known . that have your expertise. Please response asap. To me at braincarr50@gomail.com
Jazakallah khayrah wa salam
wa alaykum as salaam wa rahma…I am in Mali, thus there is no way that I can help you directly.
How can i join, the devil, trying to get me back in his world
As Salaamu Alaikum Muhammad Shareef
in the Hadith of tawassul of Adam one of the variant readings Allahu Ta’ala to Allah if it had not been for him (Muhammad)(SAW) I would not have created you many ulama makes this statement and the statement that Allah would not have created the world if it was not for Muhammad) (SAW) can you elaborate on the meaning and the wisdom of this Hadith and related statement all praise are due to Allah I love you brother and I am glad that Allah freed you from detention for this I am grateful. since the last time I contacted you you I have been on a consolation hearing with the parole board. it is possible that they may be freeing me from prison the year 2021 2 days after my hearing I had a dream that I would with you in Africa. Glad Tidings! also Mohammed Toure was supposed to contact you regarding you going over some text with me I never got the result of that. Also I have having problems with sending you emails. may Allah bless my shake.
-Abdullahi Talibu Muhammad Toure
As salaamu alikum brothah iman im in dire need of the series u taught us in prison in 96
You might want remeind me exactly which series you are talking about. That wa 2o years ago.
As salaamu alaikum brother imam. Masha Allah jazakullah khairu may Allahs barakats be bestowed upon you and ur family Sukhran for instilling knowledge of the deen within me this fire of knowledge our core roots islamic african studies. Had the pleasure to partake and learn from ur guidance since 1996 u taught pearls of wisdom to me as a young reverted mumin. The fire continues to grow .now inbox me at antoine stuckey@gmail.com or contact 3236674924 Ss salaamu alaikum
Salamu alaikum
I try to download ‘decesive solution’ but the archive not available,would you help me please
Assalāmu ʿAlaykum wa Raḥmatullāhi wa Barakātuh, Shaykh,
I pray this message reaches you in the best of health and ʿāfiyah. Alḥamdulillāh, I recently came across your efforts with Siiasi through your interview with the Lamppost Education Initiative. Since then, I have been studying your work and have found it to address much of what I have long been seeking as an African American Muslim revert — namely, a connection to Islam that acknowledges and honors the legacy of my ancestors.
With this in mind, I humbly wish to inquire if there may be an opportunity to study under your guidance, bi’idhni’Llāh, so that I may continue developing my knowledge and practice upon sound foundations.
BarakAllahu Feekum Shaykh!
wa alaykum wa salaam wa rahma Sidi Khalid…I am at your service. You can aonnect with me at hei1xuanfeng7@gmail.com…From there I can give you my WhatsApp # and connect you with the several classes I give online. We have a large Jamaat in the US, and the Carribean which are connected with our Sultan in the Sudan, the Khalifa of Shehu Uthman ibn Fudi…
Assalam alaikum
Please what does ‘plantation of amerikkka’ means and where it is located
The term ‘AmeriKKKa’ is a catch all term which defines the systemic, historical and engrained disease of white supremacy in America. I first came upon the term when reading the writings of the members of the Republic of New Afrika, such as Chokwe Lamumba, Sundiata Acoli, Mutulu Shukur, Jihad Abd’l-Mumit, Sekou Odinga, Abu Bakr Obadeli and many others. The term AmeriKKKa is term people use to describe America at its worst; like when you are forced to acknowledge that another African America is a ‘negro’ or a ‘niggah’ based upon his character. The term AmeriKKKa defines America when it falls under the sway of white chauvanism, white priviledge and white supremacy. Unfortunately America has been AmeriKKKa for far more years than it has been an America; thus the term sticks; esecially now when the KKK, the neo Nazis, the Aryan Brotherhood and a host of other far right white nationalist extremist groups openlly endorsed the president elect TRUMP. With increased racial, ethnic and religious violence being pushed by the majority of the white population, I can rightly describe the U.S. today ACCURATELY as an AmeriKKKa. We have yet to see an America!
Mayurno where is this place at in africa
Maiurno is located on the western side of the lue Nile aout 0 minutes drive from Sennar, the central capital of the central region of Sudan.
Our jamaat of three wishes to join the Jamaal of UDF in amirikkka
contact me at siiasi@yandex.com
Addullahi Fudi I’m in prison I had someone contact you before about your spiritual past
And you referred them to
Yandex.com and they were confused on how to work it .can you please explain how to use that website. Thank you
Salaama alaykum. Contact me at email above
actually, I only posted my email siiasi@yandex.com