Building Love with Black Muslims & Black Lives Matter Campaign is Crowdfunding for Black Lives Matter Toronto
Ibrahim Hindy has launched an online crowdfunding campaign with other non-Black Muslims in Toronto hoping to raise $5000 to support Black Lives Matter-Toronto as an act of solidarity and love for Black Muslims and the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement.
For readers who wish to learn more about Black Lives Matter Toronto, visit their website here.
If you would like to learn more about the Black Lives Matter movement, we recommend reading the US-based Muslim Anti-Racism Collaborative’s #BlackLivesMatter Toolkit for Muslims here.
From the Building Love with Black Muslims and BLM Campaign Page: “An Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a white has no superiority over a black nor a black has any superiority over white except by piety and good action.” Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)
These are words that the Prophet (ﷺ) saw gave to us in his parting days.However, we know that both as humanity and as an Ummah we have much further to go in order to realize this reality.These past few days, have been incredibly difficult for many, and we need to overcome this difficulty by assuming our Islamic obligation and working towards creating racial equality.As an ummah, we have often discussed the importance of inclusivity, but have neglected to ensure that this is a reality for all members of our community. While it is uncomfortable to admit the issues that affect our most vulnerable and marginalized groups, it is important that we have open and honest dialogue to transform and strengthen our community.One brother said, “I’m glad this conversation is happening. It is difficult, but is necessary for us to be true to our religion. 10 years ago, no one would have blinked an eye.”