Muslim communities

comments about making Muslims carry identification cards because of their religion, or the identifying of Jews in Germany by their armbands. Though these “symbols” are not directly related to the spiritual concept of sin, as Hawthorne’s “A” is, they are still significant representations of the modern way in which society will marginalize a group for its own purposes. In The Scarlet Letter,…

time to think what subject to address. The topic I chose is the Muslim experience in America. The book I choose to write an analytical review is on Behind the Backlash: Muslims Americans after 9/11 by Lori Peek. The title caught my interest for writing this book review. Behind the Backlash clearly shows how Muslims were harassed and verbally and physically assaulted after the event of 9/11. Lori Peeks speaks to and interviews the Muslim Americans who have been mistreated by American society.…

31, the eve of All Saints' Day, commonly celebrated by children who dress in costume and solicit candy or other treats door-to-door.Halloween is usually celebrated amongst family, friends and, sometimes, co-workers. However, some areas hold large community events. Parties and other events may be planned on October 31 or in the weekends before and after this date. Adults may celebrate by watching horror films, holding costume parties or creating haunted houses or graveyards. Many children dress…

is the abaya, which is a robe that covers a women’s body mainly composed of black cloth. Islam has set minimum standards for personal modesty, which are reflected in the various styles of clothing worn among Muslims. While such standards may seem outdated or conservative to some people, Muslims view these values of public behavior as timeless. History of Abaya: The idea of wearing the abaya was present since 4 000 years ago in the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and when Islam arose in…

are five to eight million Muslims residing. This strategy of fear that they use seems to be working since United States candidates for president are using that as their platform for the presidency. These politicians use the media as their platform to sell their ideas of how to stop terrorism, which causes fear in Muslim Americans who are parents.The parents have to first explain to their children what the Islamic state is and how to keep themselves safe against anti-Muslims activists. Recently…

The Five pillars of Islam are important duties that Muslims have to do daily. The Five Pillars of Islam are the basic foundation of Islam, it center around God, and it also centers around the three prophets Muhammad, Abraham, and Ishmael. The pillars tell all Muslims that God is the only god to worship and Muhammad is his messenger. An important principle is that all things belong to God. The name of the five pillars are shahada, salat, zakat, sawm, and hajj. Each pillar has an important meaning…

1) Al-Sayid al-Furati begins his dialogue, Summary of the Causes of Stagnation with what numerous scholars believe to be the causes of the (then) current stagnation of the Muslim religion. He states that, in his list to follow, the religious causes of stagnation have been divided into fundamental causes, and derivative causes. Based on his list, and based on the fact that this is a fictional dialogue in which Abd al-Rahman al-Kawakibi has outlined himself, al-Kawakibi’s vision of a true and…

The Imams are the leaders and educators of Islam in Zanzibar, a community in which 99% citizens prescribe to Muslim ideology. As the Imams, we are committed to teaching the lessons of the Qur’an, our sacred text which contains the words of God. As the Imams, it is our duty to use Islamic ideology and the messages from the Qur’an to promote ecological conservation in Zanzibar. Using the teachings of the Qur’an, the Imams are encouraging the people of Zanzibar to protect the environment as part of…

and discriminate Muslim .According to Gallup it says, “48% of Muslim Americans who say they experienced racial or religious discrimination is on par with Hispanic Americans 48% and African American 45% , as calculated from a combination of these same group, Arab American 52% are most like to say they experience this type of discrimination.” Some are so afraid of the people who are different from them and they discriminate against them. Many people are misinformed about Muslim cultures,…

Muslim American Women Muslim women in America are constantly reminded of their intersectionality on a daily basis. They are marginalized due to their gender, religion, ethnicity, and in addition, Africa-American, Muslim women are also subjected to racism. These Muslim African-Americans are often torn between “relating to their religious brothers and sisters or to their ethnic peers” (Ahmed). Muslim women must also deal with the public’s perception, which often views them as extremists…