Mustafa Briggs

Shaykh Mustafa Briggs is a British Islamic scholar, historian, bestselling author, and international speaker. Educated at the University of Westminster, SOAS, and Al-Azhar University, he is known for uncovering overlooked histories of Islam, particularly African Muslim scholarship. He has lectured at over 50 universities, including Oxford, Cambridge, Harvard, and Yale.

Upcoming Events

BLF 2026
Shaykh Mustafa Briggs
Black History and the Forgotten Worlds of Islam
Saturday, 4 July 2026 | 12:30 – 13:30
The Great Hall, University of Bradford, BD7 1DP
Faith, Mysticism & Philosophy
Event Reference: 26FMP18
BLF 2026
Shaykh Mustafa Briggs
America and the Stories it Forgot
Sunday, 5 July 2026 | 11:00 – 12:00
The Studio, The Alhambra Theatre, BD7 1AJ
History
Event Reference: 26HI9