Abyssinian Origins

Reclaiming the forgotten truth of Islam's roots in the sacred soil of Abyssinia.

Reclaiming Abyssinian Islamic Origins

Our mission is to restore Abyssinia's vital role in the origins of Islam, highlighting its historical significance and spiritual connections.

A group of people is gathered on a street for a protest, holding various signs and banners. The banners contain messages supporting the Eritrean liberation struggle. The protesters are standing together near a line of trees, and one police officer is observing them from the street.
A group of people is gathered on a street for a protest, holding various signs and banners. The banners contain messages supporting the Eritrean liberation struggle. The protesters are standing together near a line of trees, and one police officer is observing them from the street.
A group of men and boys dressed in traditional attire, including long robes and sashes, are gathered in a row indoors. Many are wearing head coverings, and some have ceremonial daggers (jambiyas) in their belts. In the background, there are decorative banners with images positioned on the walls.
A group of men and boys dressed in traditional attire, including long robes and sashes, are gathered in a row indoors. Many are wearing head coverings, and some have ceremonial daggers (jambiyas) in their belts. In the background, there are decorative banners with images positioned on the walls.
A hand-drawn map is taped to a textured, worn wall. The map displays parts of East Africa, with country names like Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania clearly written. Below these, the Indian Ocean is labeled in Swahili as 'Bahari ya Hindi'. The paper is slightly crumpled and appears to be affixed to the wall with a single piece of tape.
A hand-drawn map is taped to a textured, worn wall. The map displays parts of East Africa, with country names like Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania clearly written. Below these, the Indian Ocean is labeled in Swahili as 'Bahari ya Hindi'. The paper is slightly crumpled and appears to be affixed to the wall with a single piece of tape.

Our Mission Statement

We aim to uncover and celebrate the rich histories and alliances that shaped the early Muslim experience in Abyssinia and beyond.