Islam and racism
"The extinction of race consciousness as between Muslims is one of the outstanding achievements of Islam, and in the contemporary world there is a crying need for the propagation of this Islamic virtue." Civilisation on Trial. Professor A. J. Toynbee.
"No other society has such a record of success in uniting in an equality of status, of opportunity and endeavour so many and so varied races of mankind. The great Muslim communities of Africa, India and Indonesia, perhaps also the small community in Japan, show that Islam has still the power to reconcile apparently irreconcilable elements of race and tradition." H.A.R. Gibb, Whither Islam.
Islam is not a racist religion, nor does it preach racism. The peoples of other faiths have always enjoyed religious toleration under Islam; when the Jews were being persecuted in the rest of Europe, they found freedom and sanctity in Muslim Spain. Their historians regard that as one of their Golden Eras. In the Muslim countries today, Christians are permitted to practise their faith as freely as any country.
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Lies and Misconceptions about racism in Islam
Islam's Answer To The Racial Problem - (convert)
Racism and Islam
The facts about racism and Islam, including relevant quotations from the Qur'an and the life of the Prophet Muhammad.
Racism: An Islamic Response
Commentary on the topics of elitism and prejudice.
Racism: Is there a solution?
Explore the origins and manifestations of racism, and the solution through Islam.
Universal Brotherhood of Human Beings
A detailed look at Islam's "manifesto" against racism, including supporting verses from the Qur'an and examples from the life of the Prophet Muhammad.