Fighting for Freedom: The Little-Known Story of Muslims and the Civil War

Journalist Malika Bilal pieces together the forgotten stories of Muslims who took part in the American Civil War, starting with an Afghan immigrant who fought for the Union.

Uncovers a surprising, little-known chapter of American history through vivid personal archives.

Muslims have been present at every defining moment in American history, including the Civil War. Malika Bilal (Senior Presenter., Al Jazeera English) tells the recently discovered story of Muhammad Kahn, an immigrant fro

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