Islam is America's fastest growing religion, with more than six million Muslims in the United States, all living in the shadow of 9/11. Who are our...
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Mar 04, 2009
Bruce
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The introduction of Mecca and Main Street notes American Muslims live in the heart of America but “are solely defined by American’s perceptions of Muslims abroad.” After 9/11 American Muslims felt an urgent need to embrace their beliefs and establish an Islamic identity or a unified community. The author chose particular people to interview and discuss because they are the activists, journalist, imams and human rights activists shaping both the broader Muslim community’s standing in America and
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Jan 21, 2011
Yousef
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This book does a very good job of showing how more religious Muslims practice their faith in America, the issues they face, what activities they are involved in, and just their life experiences in general. The people she interviews and discusses in this book are good examples of the views held widely by many Muslims in the United States, especially those involved in mosques, MSA's, and ISNA.
However, I do have some reservations of the portrayal of so called "progressive Muslims" More...
However, I do have some reservations of the portrayal of so called "progressive Muslims" More...
Mar 23, 2011
Sara
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Abdo captures the heart of the real issues that Muslims in America have to deal with today.
I found myself nodding along to a lot of what she had to say.
Even though I had to read this book for school, I actually enjoyed it.
I found myself nodding along to a lot of what she had to say.
Even though I had to read this book for school, I actually enjoyed it.
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Jun 10, 2009
Altaf
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I would give this 2.5 stars if I could... mostly because I think it was written with a non-Muslim audience in mind and didn't offer too much for me. Having said that, I appreciated that the book showed the diversity of, and nuances within, the Muslim community... and it also profiled some interesting Muslim figures like Hamza Yusuf, Rami Nashashibi, etc.
Oct 19, 2010
Maira
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provided a great historical background on Islam- made it's way right back to the 21st century and the current debates under way for Muslim Americans trying to live an uncompromising Muslim life.
Apr 19, 2007
Jessica
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This was a good look into the life of Muslims in the United States. It was also very positive, talking about the different social contributions the Muslim community is trying to make in the US at this time. I do believe that some of the cultural differences could have been better explained. The author is non-Muslim, so she may not have all of the insights into the community that a Muslim author might have. Though, she is extremely fair handed in how she represents the Muslim community.
May 01, 2008
Anamaria
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absolutely fascinating. learned SO much about islam and the title is a total misnomer...this isn't just about post 9/11 but really digs ito the history of Islam in the U.S. Did you know it's the fastest growing religion in the U.S.? That there are more Muslims in the world than Catholics. Yup. This was a fascinating read...
Jun 12, 2007
Basmah
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Amaaazing book, it gives an account of Muslims in America ranging all the way back to the times of slavery (Omar ibn Said) to today's leaders (Sheikh Hamza, Imam Zaid). I learned a LOT about Islam in our own country. . .it's been here for centuries but is still considered a "foreign religion"
Sep 04, 2011
This book tells of the ways in which second generation Muslims in America try to balance their Muslim identity and their life in American society.
There was nothing to offend.
There was nothing to offend.
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