Podcasts about islam in america

Tomorrow, Muslim's around the world will be celebrating Eid ul Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan. Eid is observed with prayers, friend and family visits, big social gatherings, food fairs and festivals. So — when did Islam first show up in the US? To find an ansewer, Hana Baba talked to historian Edward E. Curtis — professor of religious studies at Indiana University.

Our latest episode tells the story of how Islam arrived in America, possibly as early as the 1400s on ships from Europe and West Africa.  We have two guests on this episode. One is Sylviane Diouf, a visiting scholar at the Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice at Brown University. She has written of the role that Islam played in the lives of African Muslims enslaved in the Americas. Our other guest is Dr Hussein Rashid, assistant dean for Religion and Public Life at Harvard Divinity School, whose research focuses on Muslims and US popular culture.

On this week's episode, Hanan and Lina discuss how they get ready for Ramadan, their goals for the holy month, what they struggle with and  what they love most about this month. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/uEtyUwf182MFollow us on Instagram and TikTok @ObnoxiouslyPleasantE-mail us at obnoxiouslypleasant@gmail.com

How did Islam first arrive on the North American continent? In this bonus episode from KALW's The Spiritual Edge Becoming Muslim series, host Hana Baba dives into the history of Islam in America with Dr. Edward E. Curtis IV, a scholar of Muslim American, African American and Arab American history and life.

The History of Islam in America | Mustafa Briggs with Ustadh Morad Awad

How did Islam first arrive on the North American continent? Did enslaved West Africans bring it to America? Or did Muslims sail with Christopher Columbus first? Later, Islam spread in the United States, among various communities. How did that happen? In this BONUS conversation that's part of the Becoming Muslim series, host Hana Baba dives into the history of Islam in America with Dr. Edward E. Curtis IV, a scholar of Muslim American, African American and Arab American history and life.

Dr. James Jones is Executive Vice President of the Islamic Seminary of America. He is a Professor Emeritus of World Religions and former Chair of both the Dept of World Religions and the African Studies Program at Manhattanville College (Purchase, NY). Dr. Jones's research focuses on the socio cultural impact of prejudice and the intersectionality between sexism and racism. He has a DMin from Hartford Seminary (Christian- Muslim relations) and a MA in Religion from Yale Divinity School. He is President of the Malik Human Services Institute, a prison chaplain and marriage counselor for more than two decades, and a member of the Association of Professional Chaplains.

In episode 27 we discuss and prove that America is not based on christianity, that christopher columbis DID NOT discover America and we even discuss and show you who was here wwwaaayyy before dude pulled up. As a matter of fact he never even cam e to America lol. Listen in for the facts.

Islam is a religious minority in America and often encounters an “uneven playing field” when it comes to religious freedom rights. How should we as Christians respond?

Listen in as Raj Balkaran speaks with Amir Hussain (Chair, Theological Studies at Layola Marymount University) about his scholarship on Muslims in America, his work as the Editor of the Journal of the American Academy of Religion (2011-2015), his role as the Vice President of the American Academy of Religion, and overall trends in the field of Religious Studies. Raj Balkaran is a scholar, educator, consultant, and life coach. For information see rajbalkaran.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Listen in as Raj Balkaran speaks with Amir Hussain (Chair, Theological Studies at Layola Marymount University) about his scholarship on Muslims in America, his work as the Editor of the Journal of the American Academy of Religion (2011-2015), his role as the Vice President of the American Academy of Religion, and overall trends in the field of Religious Studies. Raj Balkaran is a scholar, educator, consultant, and life coach. For information see rajbalkaran.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

Listen in as Raj Balkaran speaks with Amir Hussain (Chair, Theological Studies at Layola Marymount University) about his scholarship on Muslims in America, his work as the Editor of the Journal of the American Academy of Religion (2011-2015), his role as the Vice President of the American Academy of Religion, and overall trends in the field of Religious Studies. Raj Balkaran is a scholar, educator, consultant, and life coach. For information see rajbalkaran.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/islamic-studies

Listen in as Raj Balkaran speaks with Amir Hussain (Chair, Theological Studies at Layola Marymount University) about his scholarship on Muslims in America, his work as the Editor of the Journal of the American Academy of Religion (2011-2015), his role as the Vice President of the American Academy of Religion, and overall trends in the field of Religious Studies. Raj Balkaran is a scholar, educator, consultant, and life coach. For information see rajbalkaran.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

The Ansari Podcast: Mahmoud Elansary and Amal Kassir, 2 Muslim Americans, discuss Amals personal experience growing as a Muslim, Syrian, white American. Her experience being raised a Muslim in this country, how her mother converted, how she found God(Allah), she felt she had no purpose even after success, she questioned Gods will and existence, her struggle with faith and Islam. The moment she turned to God(Allah), and why she started wearing the hijab. They discuss Sadness and its necessity, her transition in public speaking, the story behind the Syrian crisis, Bashar Al-Assad, her personal loss of family members in the war, how her family died in Syria, and Syrian peoples attitude towards God(Allah). They discuss peoples perceptions of God(Allah) and how it is so limited in scope. God(Allah) isn't always love, God is the full spectrum, there is so much beauty and imagery of God beyond what the general narrative is. And the more you learn about Islam the nicer and more loving you become.

S2E4: The History of Islam in AmericaThis week on Think Like a Lady Podcast, Dua and Afroze delve into the origins of Islam in America. From the Muslim slaves that were brought to the Americas during the slave trade to the first Mosque established in the United States; Dua and Afroze analyze how the pinnacle of Islam is in large part credit due to the black roots in this country and the inherent presence of Islam in black history. As we discuss how Islam is part of the fabric of American life, history and culture, we find that the contributions of muslims is among those who built this country and formed its legacy. Listen on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Amazon Audible, Pandora and more.

In this episode Will and Josh interview Josh's friend Omar. Omar recounts growing up in America as a muslim. Topics range from Omar's experience pre and post 9/11 life to how he, as a Muslim man, thinks about politics in America today. Join us as we talk about politics from the perspective of an American follower of Islam.  Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/faithpolitics)

This is session one of “Black Muslims in America and the Nation of Islam" by Dr Carl Ellis. You can video stream this course for free at thewadi.org. If you would like to get a Masters Degree in Ministry with an Islamic Studies concentration go to mmwu.org.

How do the identities of Black American and Muslim American converge? How can non-Black Muslims be effective allies? Aamina and Lelas are joined by Muttaqi Ismail, Amir Felton, Mazin Khalil, and Daad Sharfi to discuss the multi-dimensional Black Muslim experience, efforts towards fostering community among all Muslims, and barriers to progress.*Note: This episode was recorded on Monday, May 27, 2020.

Imam Zaid Shakir speaks about Islam in America and the influence of Edward Blyden and Marcus Garvey on the acceptance of Islam by Africans in America.

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Islam In America: Toward Fulfilling the True Legacy -- Khilafah Conference 2014 --Hizb ut-Tahrir America

Guest: Discussion with Aynaz “Anni” Cyrus an Iranian-born woman who rejected Islam and fled Iran to America legally in her teens. She came to the United States after years of persecution, torture, and imprisonment; we discuss her story on the freedom she found in America and how it could be under attack by Islam. About Anni: http://liveuptofreedom.com/about-lutf/

If you're looking for some halal loans of between 50,000 and 5,000 and you live in America and have a job, check out www.fundmebff.com! There's a lot of buzzwords in this podcast.Ismail Royer is an American convert to Islam and joined the Bosnian Jihad and after which, he went to Kashmir trying to get to Chechnya. Then he returned to the United States where he was imprisoned for 14 years for helping someone get to Kashmir. 14 years is a long time. In 2017, he was released from prison and began to start his life anew. We talk to Br. Ismail about his time in Bosnia, the modern history of Jihad and how it changed over time to just become terrorism, lessons he learned in prison, and how Islam in America changed during his time in prison. @IsmailRoyer tells his story (and many smaller stories) to the young ones @AmericanZabiha and @BroBuffBeard. Find him on twitter: @ismailroyer And his website: agoodtree.net

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Imam Khalid Latif is New York University’s first Muslim chaplain. In this political and cultural moment, he says students deal with issues around race and religious intolerance. “A lot of identities in the United States are seen through the prism of racialized identities.” In his interview with WAMU’s Joshua Johnson, he talks about Islamophobia, building interfaith bridges, and the role of religion in one’s life. The "Off Stage Series" goes into the issues that impact all of us. These conversations feature presenters at the Aspen Ideas Festival. Off Stage is part of the Aspen Ideas to Go podcast. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook. Email your comments to aspenideastogo@gmail.com. The views and opinions of the speakers in the podcast do not necessarily reflect those of the Aspen Institute.

Special favor bestowed upon Islamist Terrorists by those in high places in the USA. A judge for no season. Muslims vying for leadership of the USA (following their presidency of Barack Hussein Obama). Hillary's attempted transition from old "progressive" to new "progressive." The Clinton's & Islamist Terror. Higher education and their intellectually grossly dishonest "tenure." Latest Queer assaults on the nation via state governments; and the continued depraved, vile persecution of a godly man, via Colorado state government.

Dr. Ingrid Mattson delivered the keynote address at Respect Graduate School’s inaugural conference, “Islam in America: Civic and Religious Youth Identities” on October 21, 2017. The Islam in America conference aimed to create a learning community platform and welcomed papers addressing various religiously identified youth groups. By solicited balanced participation by diasporic Islamic communities. Check […]

In a partnership with Act for America, the Illinois Family Institute hosted an event with 3 influential personalities in the fight against Islam. This podcast features the question and answer portion of the event in Orland Park. The guests include Philip Haney, DHS Whistleblower and counterterrorism expert, author of “See Something, Say Nothing.” Also, Anni Cyrus of the Glazof Gang. A child bride in her home country of Iran, abused and imprisoned as a teen, she escaped to America and now advocates for women and girls, suffering under Sharia.… Continue Reading

Amna and Alyssa discuss listener feedback in response to last week's episode with Sophia Nelson. Next week, Jihad Turk, president of the first graduate school for Islamic study in America sits down with Amna to talk about his mission to desegregate theological study in America. Like what we're doing? Leave a review! ----> http://bit.ly/2nkax9i * ABOUT AMNA NAWAZ: Amna Nawaz is ABC News' digital anchor and an Emmy-award winning journalist who has reported from across the U.S. and around the world. Amna launched "Uncomfortable" to tackle the issues that divide our country, and to better understand how we move past them. Follow Amna on Twitter: http://abcn.ws/2m4DuF6 Follow Amna on Instagram: http://abcn.ws/2mLRYyb Discover more podcasts: http://bit.ly/2eBJMNa

Nadia Marzouki explores how the topic of Islam has become so contentious in America. Marzouki says her research showed her that controversies around Muslims living in America don't just express Islamophobia. "They betray and express a deeper discomfort and unease with an understanding of law, an understanding of rights, and an understanding of equal democracy. This is really what's at stake in the conversations among the disputes around mosques, Sharia law, and also— in a more minor way— the headscarf... or various forms of religious rituals related to the Islamic communities." As an observer from Europe, Marzouki says, "It was really surprising to see how similar all the rhetorical tropes animating anti-Muslim movements were similar in Europe and the United States. This was all the more surprising because all the sociologies of Islam in Europe and United States. You don't have the same Muslim communities. They don't come from the same ethnic backgrounds. They don't have the same socio-economic level. They don't have the same level of education. In general, they're much more educated and have a better social economic level in the U.S. Before 2001, and even more so before 2008, Islam was never such a big problem in domestic politics in the United States." "What's really completely absurd and problematic in the current situation both in Europe and in the U.S. is that we are deciding policies based on stereotypical discourse— and without any account for the empirics and the lived realities of Muslim communities." Marzouki is an Andrew Carnegie Centennial Fellow, Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation, and a research fellow at Harvard's Belfer Center’s Middle East Initiative.

Because You Asked: Barry answers if mosques are behind radical Islam in America?

Safi Kaskas, East West University, addresses Islamophobia in America. Laura Vinson, Oklahoma State University, discusses keeping the peach in a world of religious tensions. Apple Seed with Sam Payne. Boston College's Kari Hong on sanctuary cities. Timpanogos High School's Josh Heward and BYU's Byron Adams share thier findings of life in Antarctica.

06-15-16 - Radical Islam in America - Orlando FL - Senseless!!! Orlando, Florida (CNN) An American-born man who'd pledged allegiance to ISIS gunned down 49 people early Sunday at a gay nightclub in Orlando, the deadliest mass shooting in the United States and the nation's worst terror attack since 9/11, authorities said. * The gunman, Omar Mateen, 29, of Fort Pierce, Florida, was interviewed by the FBI in 2013 and 2014 but was not found to be a threat, the FBI said. * Mateen called 911 during the attack to pledge allegiance to ISIS and mentioned the Boston Marathon bombers, according to a U.S. official. * Orlando police shot and killed Mateen. * Mateen's ex-wife said she thinks he was mentally ill. Mateen carried an assault rifle and a pistol into the packed Pulse club about 2 a.m. Sunday and started shooting, killing 49 people and wounding at least 53, officials said.   After a standoff of about three hours, while people trapped inside the club desperately called and messaged friends and relatives, police crashed into the building with an armored vehicle and stun grenades and killed Mateen.   "It appears he was organized and well-prepared," Orlando Police Chief John Mina said early Sunday. Authorities said they haven't found any accomplices. beyondbostonprophecy.com beyondbostonradio@gmaill.com #bbostonprophecy Host - Larry Barnett

Islam our way of live 

Islam our way of live 

Islam and Islamism in America in 2015

Sakib, Anwar, Tariq, and Omar discuss the San Bernardino shootings and the response from American Muslims. #notinmyname #islaminamerica #sanbernardino

Aynaz Anni Cyrus, Darioush Radmanesh and Keeper discuss the truth behind the Mullah regime and how Islam and Shariah Law dictate the lives of every person in Iran and the growing Caliphate. Including the future possibilities of America becoming an Islamic controlled state.

Brother Ali is an American hip hop artist, community activist and member of the Rhymesayers Entertainment hip hop collective. http://brotherali.com *Correction: When Ali mentions Frederick Douglass, he meant Marcus Garvey.

By now everyone has heard about Ahmed Mohamed, a 14-year-old high school student in Texas who built a clock to impress his teachers. However, instead of getting praise, the young man was arrested and suspended from school. This week we will discuss Islamaphobia in America in light of the unnecessary arrest of Ahmed with Muslim-American journalist Sarah Harvard.

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi divulges into the topic of how Islam as a religion is perceived in America and what is his first hand experience in this country being a citizen. The Muslim communities in America are thriving considerably amidst an environment of tolerance, freedom of mind and expression when it comes to religion and also ... Read more

Institute of Historical Research A Tale of Two Mosques: Impresarios of Islam in America and Japan Professor Nile Green (UCLA) Comparative Histories of Asia

Moses was the adopted son of Egypt and Pharaoh. Malcolm too was an adopted son of sorts. Both spoke truth to power. There are many figures of justice throughout the Qur’an and in Muslim history: Moses, Jesus, Abraham, Dhu’l Qarnayn, Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم, Umar bin al-Khattab, Nana Asmau, Muhammad ‘Ali, and El Hajj Malcolm … Continue reading "From Moses to Malcolm – Islam in America, A Khutbah"

Since 9/11, the number of Muslims who live in America has more than doubled. Aren't we supposed to be a hate-filled, bigoted society? What gives? Listen to this and more "shocking" observations...Dana Hanson Show #46

WHY DON’T YOU OUTLAW ISLAM IN AMERICA? - Part 2

WHY DON'T YOU OUTLAW ISLAM IN AMERICA?

We will be talking about the history of Islam. Facts, myths, misconceptions and the impact the Muslim culture has had on America. In the second hour we will be joined by John Steinreich, a Los Angeles area chapter leader for ACT! for America and author of "The Words of God--the Bible, the Quran and How They Are Lived in the Post-9/11 World" Links to check out from this broadcast:http://actforamerica.orghttp://www.lulu.com/spotlight/jdsbookstorewww.handsoffourguns.comhttp://www.teapartytribune.com/hands-off-our-guns/http://www.teapartycommunity.com  

New Mind Development Project A Focus on Issues of Concern Various Topics: Discussing G-d's Word in The Holy Qur'an, The Example of Prophet Muhammad, The Religion of Al-Islam and Imam W Deen Mohammed's Commentary 

Part 7 Imam W Deen Mohammed and his transition from the Nation of Islam's mythological teachings.

Part # 5 The Nation of Islam: Fard Muhammad and The Hon. Elijah Muhammad 1930 to 1975 Also looking at: A critical analysis of African American Muslims and the role of Myth and mythmaking. By Herbert Berg

Part 4 The Civil Rights Movement

• Islam in America by Dr. Adam Francisco

Part #3 The Reconstruction Period (1860's-1870's)

Part 2 A story of Al Islam in America established by former Black African plantation slaves, From Dust To Industry FROM: the Slave Trade TO: Slavery, Jim Crow; (separation)The Reconstruction Period. The Nation of Islam, (Hon E Muhammed) and The World Community of Al Islam in the West, (Imam WD Mohammed) TO: Industry PART 2

A story of Al Islam in America  established by former Black African plantation slaves,  From Dust  To Industry FROM:  the Slave Trade  TO:  Slavery,  Jim Crow; (separation)The Reconstruction Period.  The Nation of Islam, (Hon E Muhammed) and The World Community of Al Islam in the West, (Imam WD Mohammed)  TO:  Industry PART 1

Despite the fact that many American Muslim families have lived in the United States for generations they are often thought of as foreigners. I have witnessed on several occasions someone asking an African American Muslim when they converted to Islam or what drew them to the religion. Or asking Muslims from Middle Eastern or Asian descent where they are from or when they came to America. These questions are not always intended to be malicious but they do underscore some of the assumptions about Muslims in American discourse: Muslims are new members of the United States, whether through immigration or conversion. Kambiz GhaneaBassiri, professor of religion at Reed College, challenges these preconceptions by thoroughly outlining the long history of Muslims in American. His new book, A History of Islam in America: From the New World to the New World Order (Cambridge University Press, 2010) maps the activities of various communities of Muslims from the colonial and antebellum period to the present. His account is rich in detail and offers a vibrant portrait of the encounters and exchanges between Muslim communities and their non-Muslim neighbors. It is by far the most comprehensive historical treatment of the Muslims in America and calls for new approaches in the study of Muslim minority populations more generally. GhaneaBassiri situates Islam within the broad context of the American religious experience and displays the complexity and diversity of American Muslim history. This rigorous and richly documented account also challenges and transcends the flat and monolithic presentation of American Muslims that is typically offered in the current politicized discursive dichotomy between Islam and the West. A History of Islam in America should be essential reading for anyone interested in Muslims in the United States and American religions more generally.

Despite the fact that many American Muslim families have lived in the United States for generations they are often thought of as foreigners. I have witnessed on several occasions someone asking an African American Muslim when they converted to Islam or what drew them to the religion. Or asking Muslims from Middle Eastern or Asian descent where they are from or when they came to America. These questions are not always intended to be malicious but they do underscore some of the assumptions about Muslims in American discourse: Muslims are new members of the United States, whether through immigration or conversion. Kambiz GhaneaBassiri, professor of religion at Reed College, challenges these preconceptions by thoroughly outlining the long history of Muslims in American. His new book, A History of Islam in America: From the New World to the New World Order (Cambridge University Press, 2010) maps the activities of various communities of Muslims from the colonial and antebellum period to the present. His account is rich in detail and offers a vibrant portrait of the encounters and exchanges between Muslim communities and their non-Muslim neighbors. It is by far the most comprehensive historical treatment of the Muslims in America and calls for new approaches in the study of Muslim minority populations more generally. GhaneaBassiri situates Islam within the broad context of the American religious experience and displays the complexity and diversity of American Muslim history. This rigorous and richly documented account also challenges and transcends the flat and monolithic presentation of American Muslims that is typically offered in the current politicized discursive dichotomy between Islam and the West. A History of Islam in America should be essential reading for anyone interested in Muslims in the United States and American religions more generally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite the fact that many American Muslim families have lived in the United States for generations they are often thought of as foreigners. I have witnessed on several occasions someone asking an African American Muslim when they converted to Islam or what drew them to the religion. Or asking Muslims from Middle Eastern or Asian descent where they are from or when they came to America. These questions are not always intended to be malicious but they do underscore some of the assumptions about Muslims in American discourse: Muslims are new members of the United States, whether through immigration or conversion. Kambiz GhaneaBassiri, professor of religion at Reed College, challenges these preconceptions by thoroughly outlining the long history of Muslims in American. His new book, A History of Islam in America: From the New World to the New World Order (Cambridge University Press, 2010) maps the activities of various communities of Muslims from the colonial and antebellum period to the present. His account is rich in detail and offers a vibrant portrait of the encounters and exchanges between Muslim communities and their non-Muslim neighbors. It is by far the most comprehensive historical treatment of the Muslims in America and calls for new approaches in the study of Muslim minority populations more generally. GhaneaBassiri situates Islam within the broad context of the American religious experience and displays the complexity and diversity of American Muslim history. This rigorous and richly documented account also challenges and transcends the flat and monolithic presentation of American Muslims that is typically offered in the current politicized discursive dichotomy between Islam and the West. A History of Islam in America should be essential reading for anyone interested in Muslims in the United States and American religions more generally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ernie Rea is joined by three guests who discuss how their own religious tradition affects their values and outlook on the world, often revealing hidden and contradictory truths. In this programme Ernie Rea and his guests explore the history and place of Islam in America, following recent tensions over plans to build an Islamic cultural centre close to Ground Zero in New York. Confusion over whether the building will be a mosque or a community centre have fuelled suspicions over the motivation of those behind the plans and given rise to a wave of Islamophobia across the USA. In the countdown to the mid-term elections in November, is such anti-Muslim rhetoric politically motivated or are Americans having a long overdue conversation about the place of Islam in their society? Joining Ernie to discuss this are Robert Salaam a former US Marine who converted to Islam and is now the editor of The American Muslim: Dr Hussein Rashid, Lecturer at Hofstra University in New York and associate editor of Religion Dispatches; and Daniel Pipes Director of the Middle East Forum in Philadelphia. The middle interview comes from Pamela Geller, editor of the blog, AtlasShrugs.com and author of "The Post-American Presidency: The Obama Administration's War on America." Producer: Karen Maurice.

Ernie Rea is joined by three guests who discuss how their own religious tradition affects their values and outlook on the world, often revealing hidden and contradictory truths. In this programme Ernie Rea and his guests explore the history and place of Islam in America, following recent tensions over plans to build an Islamic cultural centre close to Ground Zero in New York. Confusion over whether the building will be a mosque or a community centre have fuelled suspicions over the motivation of those behind the plans and given rise to a wave of Islamophobia across the USA. In the countdown to the mid-term elections in November, is such anti-Muslim rhetoric politically motivated or are Americans having a long overdue conversation about the place of Islam in their society? Joining Ernie to discuss this are Robert Salaam a former US Marine who converted to Islam and is now the editor of The American Muslim: Dr Hussein Rashid, Lecturer at Hofstra University in New York and associate editor of Religion Dispatches; and Daniel Pipes Director of the Middle East Forum in Philadelphia. The middle interview comes from Pamela Geller, editor of the blog, AtlasShrugs.com and author of "The Post-American Presidency: The Obama Administration's War on America." Producer: Karen Maurice.

This week on Noon Edition, we took a look at Islam in America, and discussed the challenges facing Muslim-Americans in Indiana.

This sermon was delivered by Dilara Sayeed, an educator in Naperville's District 203 and in the Department of Education at Benedictine University. She has an M.S.Ed from Northwestern University and is pursuing a doctorate at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Dilara serves on the Boards of KidsMatter (www.kidsmatter2us.org) and the Mohammed Webb Foundation (www.webbfound.org), and is on the Education Committee of the Islamic Center of Naperville.  She has spoken internationally on topics of education, youth development, and community service.  Dilara believes that through faith and service, we are empowered to "be the change we want to see in the world"! She can be contacted at dilarasayeed@yahoo.com. The recording begins with her son, Sajid Sayeed, reciting Surah (Chapter 30) The Romans, Ayah (verses) 20-27 from The Holy Quran followed by Dilara offering an English translation.

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. Paul Barrett and Dr. Umar Abd-Allah in a discussion of their recent works, American Islam: The Struggle for the Soul of a Religion and A Muslim in Victorian America. Dr. Abd-Allah's work is a biography of Alexander Russell Webb, one of the earliest American converts to Islam to achieve a modicum of fame. Mr. Barrett's book offers portraits of a number of contemporary American Muslims, demonstrating the complexity of the community and diversity of opinion within this community. Paul Barrett was a reporter and editor for 18 years at the Wall Street Journal, and currently directs the investigative reporting team at Business Week. Dr. Abd-Allah is Scholar-in-Residence at the Nawawi Foundation.

Paul Barrett and Dr. Umar Abd-Allah in a discussion of their recent works, American Islam: The Struggle for the Soul of a Religion and A Muslim in Victorian America. Dr. Abd-Allah's work is a biography of Alexander Russell Webb, one of the earliest American converts to Islam to achieve a modicum of fame. Mr. Barrett's book offers portraits of a number of contemporary American Muslims, demonstrating the complexity of the community and diversity of opinion within this community. Paul Barrett was a reporter and editor for 18 years at the Wall Street Journal, and currently directs the investigative reporting team at Business Week. Dr. Abd-Allah is Scholar-in-Residence at the Nawawi Foundation. From the World Beyond the Headlines Series.

Paul Barrett and Dr. Umar Abd-Allah in a discussion of their recent works, American Islam: The Struggle for the Soul of a Religion and A Muslim in Victorian America. Dr. Abd-Allah's work is a biography of Alexander Russell Webb, one of the earliest American converts to Islam to achieve a modicum of fame. Mr. Barrett's book offers portraits of a number of contemporary American Muslims, demonstrating the complexity of the community and diversity of opinion within this community. Paul Barrett was a reporter and editor for 18 years at the Wall Street Journal, and currently directs the investigative reporting team at Business Week. Dr. Abd-Allah is Scholar-in-Residence at the Nawawi Foundation. From the World Beyond the Headlines Series.

Paul Barrett and Dr. Umar Abd-Allah in a discussion of their recent works, American Islam: The Struggle for the Soul of a Religion and A Muslim in Victorian America. Dr. Abd-Allah's work is a biography of Alexander Russell Webb, one of the earliest American converts to Islam to achieve a modicum of fame. Mr. Barrett's book offers portraits of a number of contemporary American Muslims, demonstrating the complexity of the community and diversity of opinion within this community. Paul Barrett was a reporter and editor for 18 years at the Wall Street Journal, and currently directs the investigative reporting team at Business Week. Dr. Abd-Allah is Scholar-in-Residence at the Nawawi Foundation. From the World Beyond the Headlines Series.

In the years since the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001, scrutiny of the religion of Islam has become part and parcel of our public life. In forums of all kinds, often guided by non-Muslim pundits, we ask, what does terrorism have to do with the teachings of the Qur’an? Can Islam coexist with democracy? Is Islam capable of a reformation, or has it fallen into hopeless decay? We pose these questions to a spectrum of American Muslims who describe themselves as devout and moderate. Our guests take us inside the way Muslims discuss such questions among themselves, and they suggest that when we consider “the Muslim world” we must look first at Islam in this country. In this open society, they say, Islam has found a home like no other.