Islam In America Research Paper

Legendary boxer and famous figure for the Muslim community, Muhammad Ali once said: “The word 'Islam ' means 'peace. ' The word 'Muslim ' means 'one who surrenders to God. ' But the press makes us seem like haters.” As Ali points out the United States public today has criminalized the religion of Islam and this has caused discrimination on the structural level. Citizens in the United States expect that they are not subject to marginalization and be treated equally. Instead what Muslim constituents are finding is that they are being treated unfairly by law enforcement. Undermining the laws of the United States sets a dangerous precedent for the future. Thus it is absolutely crucial that the United States federal

The United States is a unique country. It is part of a few other countries that allows its citizens to be free to express themselves. Like other countries, the United States has set a standard or a social requirement for its citizens. There seem to be a social requirement to only speak english, have english name, wear certain clothes or practice a certain religion, Christianity. To some foreigners, this seems to be the the American standard, however, there can never be one standard for Americans. People from all over come to the United States so they can have the ability to practice their own religion without fearing being targeted. America's culture is a mixture of other culture so there could not be one standard. However, some people are targeted because they do not fit into America’s standard. To emphasize, the practice of Islam appears to create issues for some Americans. Islamophobia is common in the United States. Some Americans fear to be seen a practicing Muslims. Some free is they express their different religion in America thy will be personally targeted. Therefore, some often try to fit in the false American standards. In this paper I will argue, Muslim feel pressured and obligated to fit the American standard

Although Middle-East Politics Club numbers fewer than 10, my hope is that our little organization can help my high school community embrace Muslim-Americans in the same way Americans have embraced so many other ethnic and religious groups. Addressing the issue will not be easy. Meetings and discussion groups are taking place to explore the possible reasons why Americans have a deep-seeded hostility towards Muslims. Our ultimate goal is to stem the ever-increasing antagonism towards Muslims through education. As Helen Keller said in her essay Optimism, “The highest result of education is tolerance.”

After recent acts of terrorism, Barack Obama hopelessly tried to convince the Muslim American community that recent criticism towards them would stop. Throughout the speech, Obama tried to make the Muslim Americans feel as they were a part of America. In addition, he sent a message to America about the Muslim Americans. These Muslim Americans that Obama addressed are regular Americans striving for a great life. To prove that Muslim Americans are regular Americans, Obama discussed religious ties between Islam and Christianity and brought up the beliefs of some Founding Fathers. This speech was required due to the recent terrorist acts on American soil in San Bernardino and the horrendous attack in Paris. However, this terrorist fear has been present in Americans’ minds since 9/11.

Muslim immigration is a controversial issue in the country of America and is still to this day a debatable topic. Donald Trump, a presidential candidate for the US election, suggested: “A total and complete shutdown of Muslim’s entering the United States until our country’s representatives can figure out what is going on.” Although Muslim immigration can be argued against, there are key reasons why it should be accepted.

Iranian Muslim Americans face many challenges everyday. Since the terrorist attacks in New York on 9/11, majority of Muslim Americans say that it has become more difficult to be a Muslim in the United States. Despite the fact they said that life in the

The United States of America, a nation known for its democracy, liberty, and equality is a place where all can come that seek a better life while on the pursuit of happiness. All except those who classify themselves as Muslim, it seems. Throughout time, America has been thought to have a known disregard for those who practice the Islamic faith. The nineteenth century was the time in which America first established evangelical Christianity in the Middle East, arriving with the sole purpose of evangelizing the Muslims of the Ottoman Empire. Those who devotedly practice Islam were not as welcoming of the missionary "intruders." However, amid the following encounter inside and crosswise over societies an unexpected soul of toleration was

"As Muslim Americans celebrate Eid across America, the holiday is a reminder to every American of the importance of respecting those of all faiths and beliefs. This past year New York City Public Schools announced adding Eid to their official school calendars alongside Christmas, Hanukkah and other holidays - an acknowledgement of the great diversity and inclusiveness that adds to the richness of our nation. During this year's White House Iftar, I had the opportunity to meet inspiring young Muslim Americans who are leading efforts for greater understanding and unity across diverse communities. Following the Iftar, one of the young attendees helped spearhead an afford that raised more than $75,000 for the churches burned in the awake of the

Iranian Muslim Americans face many challenges everyday. Since the terrorist attacks in New York on 9/11, majority of Muslim Americans say that it has become more difficult to be a Muslim in the United States. Despite the fact they said that life in the

Throughout world history there has been a pattern of one unfortunate group of people being pit against the rest, this people being persecuted and discriminated for their religious beliefs, political ideology, and even the color of their skin. In the United States it was the Native Americans, then the Chinese and the Irish, to now present day hostility to Latinos. The same can be said in every region of the world. The perpetuation of the “Us versus Them” binary is an occurrence that in some form or another inevitably comes to become apart of the social, political, and economic fabric of every country, region, and continent in history. Europeans are no exception, and currently, their biggest “nuisance” are Muslim immigrants moving to their countries.

Inside these changes, we can review the religious discrimination, the inequality of genders, and the intolerance of same sex marriage. The religious discrimination is penalized in almost all the countries of the world; nevertheless, there exists the discrimination of religion based on recent terrorist attacks. There should be a law that protects the most important part of human beings: their individual rights, without this one harming the rights of the group. For example, how does the use of Muslim swim suits

America is predominantly known as the melting pot of the world. It has cultivated a variety of populations in search for a “new life.” People from a variety of religions, races, and ethnicities live in this country and call it their home. People whom identify as Muslims are one of the many groups of people who live, work, and worship here. Since we live in a country where there are multiple religions and races, it is important that we learn their customs and culture.

The Islamic faith began with the call of one man. His name was Muhammad and in 610 A.D the angel Gabriel appeared to him in the city of Mecca. Gabriel told Muhammad that God had commissioned him to be his last prophet an event known as the Night of Power. From here Muhammad began preaching to peoples in an effort to fulfill his mission of summiting them fully to God. His call to monotheism and anti materialistic teachings was rejected in Mecca as the people were accustomed to the worship of many gods and based their lives around possession and sales of goods. Muhammad then moved north were his following grew and he eventually build and army of people seeking a more fulfilling lifestyle. He pinned this army against Mecca who submitted peacefully and the masses came to adopt Islam. As Muhammad's death came in 632 A.D. the majority of Arabia had come to accept Islamic beliefs and practices and all of his revelations were combined to construct Islam’s holy book, the Qur’an. But, Muhammad’s death was not

With all the religions in the world, there are many to choose from. In reflecting on this students beliefs, as well as the beliefs of the Nation of Islam, this student hopes to gain insight into a community that is part Atlanta’s patient population. Often times in caring for many in this patients population, there is an air of mistrust and hostility especially among the elderly. In exploring this student’s belief and that of the Nation of Islam, the three elements of religion that will be assessed are “sacredness”, “community”, and “central myth”, (Molloy, 2015).

Islamophobia is amongst the most predominant and aggressing issues we face at a local, national, and global level after the unfortunate 9/11 tragedy. Islamophobia can best be characterized as rejection of the Muslim population. From the view of a Non-Muslim, it is hated or fear of the Islamic principles, most often due to a limited distorted knowledge of them. From a Muslim perspective, it is unable to find recognition with in a society due to their beliefs. This often promotes them to hold on to their beliefs in lieu of an American identity. This cycle continues, worsening the effects of Islamophobia. To address the issue, mutual efforts must be made by local governments and Islamic organizations to increase awareness about the Islamic belief system. When Americans understand the peaceful and moderate views that majority of the Muslims follow, both in the United States, and around the world, will accept the Muslim community, and clear all the misunderstandings they may have. Additionally, another effective measure that can be taken to eliminate Islamophobia is a formation of affirmative action programs in the United States. By developing a legal quota system for Muslims, prejudice and bias based on faith and background will dramatically reduce. Hence, Muslims will be guaranteed participation at all economic, political, and academic levels within the American society. In return, this will not only form an American-Muslim identity, but also help the Muslim population to be