Description
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.
Reviews
In recent times of rising Islamophobia, rampant misinformation about Islam, and political rhetoric against Muslims, books showcasing the positive aspects of Muslims in America are very welcome. Hussain's book Muslims and the Making of America may be a very short read but it is a much needed one, packed with facts that destroy myths and remove stereotypes. -- Saadia Faruqi -- New York Journal of Books
A welcome antidote to anti-Muslim sentiment and 'us/them' diatribes -- Publishers Weekly
Muslims and the Making of America is an extremely accessible book and one that should be required reading for Christian communities across the country. It's a well-researched work with a bibliography that points to sources for further reading. -- J. Ryan Parker -- Patheos
The writing is conversational, blending personal narrative and historical details, and the examples given are relatable ones. This is a useful and good choice for those who want to show that Muslims (and Islam) are part-and-parcel of American life. -- Muhammed Hassanali -- Booklist
a|Hussain has set out to prove that, far from being merely compatible with American values, Muslims have been at the center of the creation of American popular culture. -- James L. Fredericks -- Commonweal
An extraordinary and much needed historical study and an impressive example of impeccable scholarshipa| -- The Midwest Book Review
Book Information
ISBN 9781481306232
Author Amir Hussain
Format Paperback
Page Count 142
Imprint Baylor University Press
Publisher Baylor University Press
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.
Reviews
In recent times of rising Islamophobia, rampant misinformation about Islam, and political rhetoric against Muslims, books showcasing the positive aspects of Muslims in America are very welcome. Hussain's book Muslims and the Making of America may be a very short read but it is a much needed one, packed with facts that destroy myths and remove stereotypes. -- Saadia Faruqi -- New York Journal of Books
A welcome antidote to anti-Muslim sentiment and 'us/them' diatribes -- Publishers Weekly
Muslims and the Making of America is an extremely accessible book and one that should be required reading for Christian communities across the country. It's a well-researched work with a bibliography that points to sources for further reading. -- J. Ryan Parker -- Patheos
The writing is conversational, blending personal narrative and historical details, and the examples given are relatable ones. This is a useful and good choice for those who want to show that Muslims (and Islam) are part-and-parcel of American life. -- Muhammed Hassanali -- Booklist
a|Hussain has set out to prove that, far from being merely compatible with American values, Muslims have been at the center of the creation of American popular culture. -- James L. Fredericks -- Commonweal
An extraordinary and much needed historical study and an impressive example of impeccable scholarshipa| -- The Midwest Book Review
Book Information
ISBN 9781481306232
Author Amir Hussain
Format Paperback
Page Count 142
Imprint Baylor University Press
Publisher Baylor University Press
