New Article on Satti Majid

Satti Majid was a Sudanese Muslim missionary who lived in the U.S. from the early 1900s to 1929. During that time, he helped establish several Islamic organizations in the country. He is best known today for his work with African Americans, a number of whom converted to Sunni Islam under his influence.

In my newest article, published in the Journal of Africana Religions, in addition to providing an overview of his time in the U.S., I examine new evidence about Satti Majid's efforts here, including his organizing Muslims in Buffalo, proselytization efforts with African Americans, and his attempt to establish perhaps the first national Islamic umbrella organization in the country.

The article also discusses new evidence concerning the early life of Sheik Daoud Ahmed Faisal, who became Satti Majid's representative in Harlem and later continued his legacy in Brooklyn.

You can view the article here: http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.5325/jafrireli.1.2.issue-2