Islamic Ethnography Paper

In this ethnography project, I am really interested in considering the Islamic group within the United States. The Islamic group/religion I am considering is based in the Grand Rapids area and follow the traditional Muslim in believing in Allah; their God. Now we do know that Islamic people come from many different places. Grand Rapids Islamic Mosque homes people from Somalia, Ethiopia, and many other African countries. Islamic people have always intrigued me with the way they caring themselves and subcultural differences that set them apart from our country’s culture. As we all know, Muslims and Americans haven’t always got along with each other; which makes this project a great step into learning who they are, what they do, and reasons on why they do some of the things they do culturally. Another reasoning for me choosing this religion is the friction that exists …show more content…
Many Americans saw religious extremists using Islam as a reason to commit atrocities. This, in addition to many Americans non-exposure to Islam, has made the United States a relatively hostile place for many Muslims. I feel as though being around these people and understanding them as people instead of just over looking them because their religion could change the perspective for others to understand. I considered attending one of the prayer sessions that they have two times a week. Another thing that made me interested in this group, because I want to understand gender role in their society and how it is different from our society.
As we all know, Islam is more than a religion to most people, it’s a culture that many people from around the world practice and learn. It’s plays a major role in how these people are and what may give them life. Their culture even influences political,