"The Black Muslim Manifesto" is the compilation of over ten years
of essays addressing events of historical, contemporary and
ideological significance. Debates between the author and others,
who contested some of his positions, form the basis of several
chapters. The essays not only provide Lukman's reflections on some
of the most critical issues of the past decade, they also include a
critical analysis of American history, a critique of Malcolm X, a
biographical sketch of Kwame Ture (partly based on the author's
personal relationship with him), Lukman's understanding of the
religion of Islam, particularly as it relates to the post 9/11
world; commentaries on Lebanon, Sudan, Gaza, the "ascendancy" of
Obama etc. There are countless opinions offered concerning every
topic addressed in the "Manifesto," however, that which makes the
"Manifesto" unique is it's uncompromising, Black, revolutionary,
Islamic perspective. This is a perspective that is totally missing
from the ideological discourse, in America, on either the "left" or
the "right." The climate of fear engendered by George W's "fatwa"
that "you are either with us or you are with the terrorists" has
sent Muslim "leadership" in America scurrying behind the mantra
"Islam is peace." The fact that Bush codified his "fatwa" with the
Patriot Act has left this brand of "leadership" cowering in fear.
Those who wish to pass themselves off as Black "leadership" are no
better than their Muslim counterparts. The "Manifesto" takes the
unabashed position that the "Obamamania," which has been signed
onto by most "recognized" Black "leadership," is no more than a
corporate controlled deception. It is a deception designed for
international as well as domestic consumption. The American ruling
class is faced with the "browning of America." They are also
confronted with an increasingly non-white, anti-American global
population. According to the "Manifesto," "Obamaism" represents the
apotheosis of neo-colonialism. Are the views expressed in the two
preceding paragraphs controversial? Of course they are and they are
reflective of the spirit of the book. That is precisely what makes
the "Manifesto" unique. The "uniqueness" of the book is part of the
appeal of the "Manifesto." An embattled Muslim world will find a
voice, in the Western Hemisphere, who champions their cause.
Followers of the teachings of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad will
see that "Elijah Lives" in its pages. Revolutionary thinkers will
find a book written in the spirit of George Jackson's "Blood in my
Eye." And, of course, liberals, reformists, "accommodationists" and
"assimilationists" will be horrified. But that is precisely the
type of debate all intellectuals should welcome.
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