American Muslims
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“Where are your parents from?” Studying generational shifts in identities of Muslim-American immigrants
This past Spring Semester at American University’s School of International Service, the course Researching Islam allowed students to explore the origins of the Islamic faith and develop their understanding through the contemporary lens of Muslims in...July 28, 2021 800 0 -
American Muslims – still far from finding a national voice
Despite all the hoopla of their growing numbers, US Muslims, in effect, remain a non-entity...Read MoreJune 19, 2021 684 1 -
The pandemic and America’s engagement with the Muslim community
Majoritarian tyranny prevails where tribalism is dominant. And this can occur anywhere, underlying the necessity to not take the eye off the ball. This was the core takeaway when I was asked by Professor Akbar Ahmed to...June 2, 2021 682 0 -
America’s Gullah community and its unique cultural heritage
Since fighting alongside the Patriots in the American Revolution, Black Muslims in America have contributed immeasurably to the quest to advance their nation towards its ideals despite facing unspeakable injustice. Recently, Black Muslims have been at...May 27, 2021 2768 1 -
Biden applauds American Muslims for their role in COVID fight
President Joe Biden has expressed warm appreciation for the key role American Muslims have played in the fight against COVID-19 including the development of a vaccine to fight the virus. While sending warmest greetings to Muslims...April 14, 2021 742 0 -
Pakistani-American scholar and founder of American Muslim Alliance Agha Saeed passes away
Pakistani-American scholar Dr. Agha Saeed, who devoted his life to amplifying the political voice of the American Muslim community, passed away in Monterey, California. Tributes poured in from academics, political activists, and leaders of Muslim organizations...February 20, 2021 775 0 -
Montgomery County Muslim foundation feeds low-income people in the spirit of holidays
Montgomery County Muslim Foundation, a leading Muslim community welfare organization, hosted a Holiday Drive-Thru Distribution at its office and distributed 40,000 pounds of food to low-income families in Montgomery County. The drive was part of the...December 25, 2020 616 0 -
US wishes Muslims a blessed Ramadan
President Donald Trump has greeted Muslims at the start of the holy month of Ramadan during which Muslim fast from pre-dawn to sunset and devote time to prayers. In a White House message issued Thursday, Trump...April 23, 2020 873 0 -
American Muslim political body Emgage endorses Bernie Sanders
Emgage, one of the largest American Muslim political organizations, has endorsed Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders, citing his inclusive campaign and commitment to equality of all citizens. “More than any other presidential candidate, Senator Sanders has built...February 21, 2020 958 0 -
Sanders says US should stand for peaceful Kashmir resolution that respects the will of Kashmiris
Senator Bernie Sanders, a Democratic presidential contender, has lambasted the Indian move to annex Jammu and Kashmir as “unacceptable” and called for U.S. support for a UN-backed peaceful resolution to the simmering conflict. “I am also...September 1, 2019 1190 0
