Journey Into America: The Challenge of Islam
VIEW EVENT DETAILSJourney into America explores and documents how Muslims are fitting into US society, seeking to place the Muslim experience in the US within the larger context of American identity.
Renowned scholar Ambassador Akbar Ahmed and his team of young researchers traveled through over 75 cities across the United States from New York City to Salt Lake City; from Las Vegas to Miami; from large enclaves such as Dearborn, Michigan, to small towns like Arab, Alabama. They visited over 100 mosques and visited homes and schools to discover what Muslims are thinking, what they are reading, and how they are living every day in America.
Ahmed illuminates unexplored Muslim-American communities through his pursuit of challenging questions: Can we expect an increase in homegrown terrorism? How do American Muslims of Arab descent differ from those of other origins (e.g. Somali or South Asian)? Why are so many white women converting to Islam? He also delves into the potentially sticky area of relations with other religions. For example, is there truly a deep divide between Muslims and Jews in America? And how well do Muslims get along with other larger religious groups, such as Mormons in Utah?
Journey into America is equal parts anthropological research, listening tour, and travelogue. It is absolutely essential reading for anyone trying to make sense of Islam in America the challenges it faces, the challenges it poses, and its prospects for the future.
Renowned scholar Ambassador Akbar Ahmed and his team of young researchers traveled through over 75 cities across the United States from New York City to Salt Lake City; from Las Vegas to Miami; from large enclaves such as Dearborn, Michigan, to small towns like Arab, Alabama. They visited over 100 mosques and visited homes and schools to discover what Muslims are thinking, what they are reading, and how they are living every day in America.
Ahmed illuminates unexplored Muslim-American communities through his pursuit of challenging questions: Can we expect an increase in homegrown terrorism? How do American Muslims of Arab descent differ from those of other origins (e.g. Somali or South Asian)? Why are so many white women converting to Islam? He also delves into the potentially sticky area of relations with other religions. For example, is there truly a deep divide between Muslims and Jews in America? And how well do Muslims get along with other larger religious groups, such as Mormons in Utah?
Journey into America is equal parts anthropological research, listening tour, and travelogue. It is absolutely essential reading for anyone trying to make sense of Islam in America the challenges it faces, the challenges it poses, and its prospects for the future.
Event Details
Thu 17 Jun 2010
Women's National Democratic Club 1526 New Hampshire Ave, NW Washington, DC
$20 Members, $30 non-members.