Islam in the United States

University and by the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund, it was found that 49 percent of Americans think that the religion of Sikhism is a section of Islam. Sikhism and Islam are two separate religions. In this survey it was also concluded that some Americans tend to mix Sikhs and turbans with al-Qaeda, Osama bin Laden, The Islamic state or with the Taliban. Also, 20 percent of the survey takers are more likely to get angry when they see someone wearing a turban. (History of Hate:…

The United States’ strategy and involvement in the Soviet-Afghan War contributed greatly to the rise of Islamic extremism and terrorism. Events like the Soviet-Afghan War inspired deep Muslim identity and a desire to fight back against invading superpowers, such as the Soviet Union. Funded by the United States, Saudi Arabia, and other countries, militant groups like the Mujahideen became powerful forces in countries with weak political systems like Afghanistan and its neighboring countries.…

I remember at a very young age my cousin was turned back to my house from the airport. I did not know why, all I knew was that something happened. I did not find out what happened until I came to the United States in 2006. My cousin was supposed to come to the United States in 2001, but as I later learned he could not because of the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001. Moreover, what I was not aware that New York had so much diversity and there was anger in many American’s against Muslims. At…

discussed about the funding of a mosque to be built in Harlem. Moreover that he urged African leaders to accuse the United States about the racist practices of Whites in South Africa. As Burnett states that “While many African leaders privately agreed, the Organization of African Unity rejected Malcolm’s proposal.” But African leaders could not risk their nations to be enemy with the United…

for the United States, but also for other countries, security had become tight. It opens their eyes that terrorist had gone rouge. The attack had become the worst nightmare for the United States and it created such a chaotic situation. Here, we are going to figure about the impact of September 11 on the world. First, we are going to figure Al-Qaeda’s background. Then we will see how the consequences of September 11 to the American Muslims. We are also going to see how the world, view Islam after…

Islamophobia is running rampant in the western world today. Many people see Islam as a radical religion and sees it as a threat to people in the western world. To many women in particular, they see Islam as a degrading religion, but for some such as Yvonne Ridley, they see it as a wonderful. In the article “How I came to love the Veil” by Yvonne Ridley she talks about her experiences on being captured and seeing a different side of Islam or “The Veil” and how she is viewed and seen in the…

“support from Him” as he replies to Americans. Bin Laden uses an “us versus them”, or “Islam versus the US” approach in his response. He references the United States’ support of Israel and Judaism and how it brings “laughter and tears” to watch the US continue to delegitimize Islam as the owners of Palestine, even though “Muslims are the most worthy nation” to control this disputed land. He attacks the United States for carrying out actions inconsistent with Abrahamic religions, such as the…

The fear of and prejudice against the religion of Islam is Islamophobia. In the United States, the media portray a negative picture of Muslims around the world. The term Islamophobia does not come from the terrorist attacks, it has been around since 1980. Islamophobia originated in the seventh century, when Islam spread into the European culture. This caused tension between Christians and Muslims and resulted in religious wars known as the crusades. There are four major types of islamophobia.…

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…

The United States of America is considered by many as the “the melting pot” of the world; a country where many cultures and peoples blend together as one. Furthermore, deep in America’s foundations is the belief that all men are created equal. If both of these statements are true, then why is there hate and discrimination in that same country? There are bountiful examples of intolerance towards other races, religions, and even sexual orientations. One popular example of prejudice is the Ku…