A Muslim American Slave: The Life of Omar Ibn Said
A Muslim American Slave: The Life of Omar Ibn Said
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011
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BetaA Muslim American Slave: The Life of Omar Ibn Said
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011216
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 1800s
2011
Adult
15+ years
Super Short Summary
A Muslim American Slave: The Life of Omar Ibn Said is an autobiography detailing the life of Omar Ibn Said, a West African scholar captured and enslaved in America in the early 19th century. Written in Arabic, the narrative provides insights into his spiritual journey, resilience, and experiences under slavery while highlighting his enduring Islamic faith.
Informative
Mysterious
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Melancholic
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Review Roundup
A Muslim American Slave: The Life of Omar Ibn Said offers a rare first-person account of slavery through the lens of a Muslim scholar. Praised for its historical and cultural significance, it provides insight into the resilience of faith. Some critics note its brevity and focus, wishing for more detailed narratives. Nonetheless, it remains a valuable contribution to American history.
Who Should Read A Muslim American Slave: The Life of Omar Ibn Said?
A reader interested in A Muslim American Slave: The Life of Omar Ibn Said likely appreciates historical narratives, African American studies, and spiritual reflection. Comparable to The Autobiography of Malcolm X, this work appeals to those exploring forced migration, identity, and resilience within the context of American slavery.
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Book • Nonfiction
United States • 1800s
2011
Adult
15+ years
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