Ibrahim Nasir is an Imbued Hunter.
Overview[]
Originally, the choice to become a Muslim was a political decision, not a spiritual one for Ibrahim Nasir. His work as an activist for African-American rights was his passion, but her was just one man. Embracing Islam, changing his name, joining the Muslim Federation - these things were practical, measured decisions. Religion had nothing to do with them.
But even before his imbuing, Nasir began to realize his decision was not as calculated as he had believed. Islam spoke to something deep inside him - a desire for faith and to be part of a greater community. Over time, he grew from being a pragmatic lobbyist to a passionate advocate of Island for the African-American community.
His imbuing only energized him further. Nasir soon became a leader and important voice for Atlanta's imbued, giving his all to do what he increasingly believed was Allah's work. Through his connections and planning, hunters in Atlanta gained access to legal protection, coordination and resources. And if Nasir worked harder for African-American hunters than he did for one of other races - well, that was justice. Someone had to go the extra mile for people life Tyrone Bellemy, a hunter imprisoned by a biased legal system - a system corrupted and controlled by the supernatural. Nasir gave everything he had to the Muslim Federation and the imbued, and he began to believe that success and a golden age were just around the corner.
That was before September 11th, 2001.
Suddenly America became a lot less friendly toward Muslims, whether black or Arabic. Ibrahim's friends became suspicious strangers, his contacts became distant. Even the imbued, the hunters he had worked for so tirelessly, kept him at arm's length, always watching for signs of treachery.
Nasir refused to let the distrust and stress get to him and threw himself further into his calling. He worked around the clock to protect the local imbued - with precious little thanks - and to improve the perception of Islam in the community. Soon the pressure and lack of sleep began to take its toll, and Nasir's mind frayed. He lashed out at other Federation members and ranted about society's vendetta against blacks and Muslims. People stopped returning his calls.
Then Nasir began to dream about Nate Altman, a black man imprisoned for murder in Mississippi. Encouraged by dreams telling him that Altman was important, Nasir grew obsessed with rescuing the man. In the end, the hunter threw everything away - his career, freedom and sanity - to free Altman.
In the aftermath of the breakout, with his life in ruins, Nasir believed The Prophet came to him in a dream. He had been chosen to lead, and lead he must. Islam was under attack and needed a protector - someone to hold back the darkness that sought to snuff out the light of faith. Nasir awoke with a burning purpose and the power to make people listen and believe.
Nasir is still in hiding, hunted by the FBI for his part in Altman's escape. He moves from safehouse to safehouse, hidden by Islamic radicals, and he preaches his new gospel, his truth about the world. The evil force targeting Islam, he believes, is the same that has kept people oppressed for centuries, the same breed that runs the institutions that keep his people sick, broken and defeated.
Soon, Nasir believes, his army will rise up against the darkness. They shall have the weapons, the will and the power. And, he says, they shall have the blessing of the Creator.
References[]
- HTR: Fall From Grace, p. 121-122
- HTR: Hunter Book: Hermit, p. 103