There has never been an America without Muslims―so begins Amir Hussain; one of the most important scholars and teachers of Islam in America. Hussain; who is himself an American Muslim; contends that Muslims played an essential role in the creation and cultivation of the United States. Memories of 9/11 and the rise of global terrorism fuel concerns about American Muslims. The fear of American Muslims in part stems from the stereotype that all followers of Islam are violent extremists who want to overturn the American way of life. Inherent to this stereotype is the popular misconception that Islam is a new religion to America. In Muslims and the Making of America Hussain directly addresses both of these stereotypes. Far from undermining America; Islam and American Muslims have been; and continue to be; important threads in the fabric of American life. Hussain chronicles the history of Islam in America to underscore the valuable cultural influence of Muslims on American life. He then rivets attention on music; sports; and culture as key areas in which Muslims have shaped and transformed American identity. America; Hussain concludes; would not exist as it does today without the essential contributions made by its Muslim citizens.
#995825 in Books CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform 2012-09-22Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .10 x 5.00l; .11 #File Name: 147937216140 pages
Review
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Not for third gradersBy JohnI bought this for my class unit on the American Revolution. It's way above third grade level and completely uninteresting to my students. It looks like a small paperback textbook. I thought is might have photos of the reenactments and some historical sites as they look today. But it does not.Not at all what I was hoping to use in my third grade class.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Not the best bookBy Kindle CustomerIt was the 4th of July and I was trying to remember some of the great stories of American Revolution for my 8 year old; such as 'one if by land; two if by sea'. The book was written in a way that made it very difficult to find any of the major milestones of the revolution; if they were even included. Many were not. It may have been written from a kid's point of view; but my kid lost interest quickly.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Kathleen J. MeierExcellent book for my classroom.
