[bellson]

I would evade the question. A person like that is probably looking for a black guy to follow. If you mention that Rasoolullah was white (with red mixed in) he might not be attracted to Islam.

Instead, emphasize that it doesn't matter what color He was, what really matters is the truth of what He said. Then try to teach him some basics about Islam.

If he knows about Bilal, use that to your advantage. Talk about how much we love and admire Bilal (Radiyallah anh). Talk about how much we hate oppression. And talk about the beauty of absolute submission to God.

Militant black people are moved by devotion, and they have an intense hatred of oppression of all kinds. Show him that we don't hate black people by talking about our love for Bilal and an-Najashee. Talk about how widespread Islam is throughout Africa. Mention that those Africans freely chose Islam - it wasn't forced upon them in the way that Christianity was forced upon the blacks in the New World. Also mention the justice and lack of oppression in the Shariah.

Insha'Allah, he will consider what you say and may embrace Islam at a later date. He might even embrace right then and there!!!