Islam and the African-American Experience

By: Dr. Sulayman Nyang How Islam Shaped the African-American Identity and Experience Much has been written on the impact of 9/11 on American Muslims. The experience of African-American Muslims in dealing with the anti-Muslim feeling that followed in the aftermath of the tragedy mirrors in most ways the experience of [...]

2023-07-12T21:19:00+00:00August 25th, 2017|9-11, African Americans, On Faith|

The Tragedy of 9/11

Islam and the United States: A New Beginning Today, more than a decade later, the perception of Islam in America continues to be overshadowed by the events of 9/11, as apparent in right-wing rhetoric, the anti-Shariah campaign, and the various obstacles different mosques face. Many forget that the collective fabric [...]

2023-07-12T22:26:27+00:00November 30th, 2015|9-11, African Americans|

From Protection to Contribution: Post 9/11

The Transformation of Muslim Americans Post-9/11: From Internal Reflection to Engaging with Society The tragedy of 9/11 transformed the Muslim American community in many ways. Muslims learned to communicate with the media, to defend Islam in the face of sweeping generalizations, and to develop alliances across religious lines. At the [...]

2023-07-19T19:48:05+00:00September 11th, 2014|9-11, Social-Ties|

Remembering 9/11 Today

By: Saulat Pervez 9/11: How the World Changed Forever September 11, 2001, changed everything. We who had led carefree lives centering on our individual routines, blissfully uninformed about international events or the politics of far-flung places, were caught unawares. A stunned nation watched with horror, filled with hurt and [...]

2023-09-06T11:38:05+00:00September 11th, 2014|9-11, Jihad, On Faith|

Tariq Amanullah: A Tribute

Tariq Amanullah: Honoring a Dedicated Muslim American (1961-2001) Tariq Amanullah went to work at the World Trade Center on 9/11 and simply never returned. He is often identified as an assistant vice president of Fiduciary Trust. However, few people know that Amanullah, a Muslim by faith, was also one of [...]

2023-07-19T19:56:51+00:00September 6th, 2014|9-11, On Faith|

The Aftermath of 9/11

By: Riad Saloojee, The Globe and Mail, 1/16/2002 Islam: Beyond the Jihadist Stereotype An enduring aftermath of Sept. 11 is the continued spotlight on Islam. Almost daily, self-declared experts dissect Islam in articles, commentaries, political prognostications, and, too often, the apocalyptic scenario of a clash of civilizations. Some of these [...]

2023-07-21T16:57:39+00:00June 29th, 2010|9-11, Jihad|
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