The Black Muslim Manifesto

About the Book

“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.

About the Author

Lukman is the former Secretary of Muhammad Mosque #25 in Newark, NJ of the Nation of Islam. He was formerly the Political Education Committee Coordinator of New York State for the All-African Peoples Revolutionary Party (AAPRP) under the leadership of Kwame Ture. Lukman majored in Pre-Law, Social Science at Michigan State University. He is a Viet Nam era veteran of the United States Army. He was the Distinguished Honor Graduate of his U.S. Army Airborne School class. He attended the U.S. Army Ranger School and was stationed in a Ranger Unit. He has over 20 years as a computer consultant to a host of Fortune 500 and International Corporations. Lukman holds a third degree Black Belt in Japanese Goju Karate, a Black Belt in Kempo Karate and is a student of Bando; weapons based Martial Art from Burma. He is also a certified Scuba Diver. Lukman is a world traveler and has visited Ghana, Egypt, Greece, Turkey, Brazil, Venezuela, virtually all of Central America and the Caribbean. His passion for history has fueled his travels. While in Greece, he toured not only the mainland but also many of the Greek Isles, visiting most of the major archeological sites and museums. While in Egypt, he did the same. Lukman has visited almost every major Mayan archeological site in the Western Hemisphere, including ChichenItza, Tulum, Coba, Copan etc. While in Ghana, among his tours was a visit to two of the Slave Castles. Lukman has lectured at Rutgers University, Bloomfield College, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). He has addressed the Black Law Students Association (BALSA) at Hofstra University. He spoke to the students at the International School in Paterson, New Jersey. He has lectured to members of the Indian community in Jersey City, NJ bringing light to the teachings of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad. He has made several guest appearances on a cable talk show sponsored by Muhammad Mosque #25, “Let’s Talk with Sister Keri Muhammad”. Lukman is the father of three children; a daughter that is a practicing attorney, another daughter who is a Marketing Analyst, a thirteen-year-old son in the eighth grade and one grandson.

Lukman is eminently qualified to lecture on the topics of history, geo-politics, military science, theology and the teachings of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad. Lukman’s strength lies in his ideological diversity. Because of his in depth knowledge of the various schools of thought (i.e. Marxism-Leninism, Maoism, Pan-Africanism, Garveyism, the religions of the world etc.) and his knowledge of the history of the peoples of the earth, he is able to uplift and enlighten with the dialectical synthesis of the best of these philosophies.