The Forgotten Muslim Uprising in Brazil (1835) | Stories of Resistance

Описание: In 1835, a group of enslaved African Muslims in Brazil launched one of the most organized revolts in the Americas. Why isn’t this story widely known?

In this episode of Stories of Resistance, we take you to Salvador, Bahia—once the heart of Portuguese colonial Brazil—where the Mali Rebellion broke out during the last days of Ramadan. More than a revolt, this was a battle for freedom, faith, and identity led by literate, devout, and fiercely determined individuals.

Who were the Malês? What role did Islam play in uniting people across different ethnic backgrounds? And what can we learn from the resistance of women like Luisa Mahin, whose memory still haunts Brazilian history?

This forgotten chapter challenges the dominant narratives around slavery, religion, and rebellion in Latin America. It's a story that refuses to be erased.


00:00 – Introduction: The forgotten Muslim uprising in Brazil
00:35 – Salvador’s dark history as a slave port
01:10 – The Malês: literacy, Islam, and resistance
02:15 – The rebellion begins: Ramadan, strategy, betrayal
03:00 – The battle and its aftermath
04:30 – The impact on Brazil’s history
05:45 – Luisa Mahin: the woman behind the resistance
06:20 – Why this story matters today

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