Studying Islam in America?

Question

I have been asked to give a presentation on Islam in America. The specific points in question are 1) Does Islam in America differ from Islam worldwide. 1a) If yes how and why, or 1b) if no, How have Muslims defended Islam from American corruption.

as to who asked the question- it is a group called RSVP, Religion and Spirituality in Victorious Psychology. It is a group that focuses on meeting the psychological needs of chronically, spiritually ill persons.

Very good point RED, I will present the topic sometime. ty

Answer 1

the amazing thing about Islam is that when it comes to the practice of religion, the devout Muslims are the same everywhere.... what you will notice though is that those that do not practice tend to blend into their culture.... you should speak with an Imam or Moulana in your area... it is best to learn about Islam from Muslims (any religion from those that know it best)


www.Islamicity.com has a mosque locator that will help you find the one nearest to you

asalamwalaikum

Answer 2

I believe it is easier for Muslims to practice a true Islam in America that is untainted by cultural influence and forced beliefs. Various Islamic countries seem to have various pockets of interpretations of Islam and tend to become narrow minded and a bit self-righteous about their own brand of the faith. The beauty of America is one has the freedom to search for the Islam which is most pure to them. Also, we are guaranteed certain rights and freedoms in America that allow us to explore our spiritual options. I believe America is the best place to be and all Muslims have to do to defend Islam against American corruption is just be good Americans while being good Muslims. There is nothing inherently anti-Islamic about America. The real enemies are those who wish to impose anti-Islamic propaganda on the masses and who else is this but the Almighty Media. Therefore, America actually challenges Muslims to be better Muslims by standing up for their rights (as they will not be denied if they stand up for them) and take advantage of the freedoms America has to offer. I think the next biggest hurdle Muslims need to conquer on an intellectual level is the media, especially the news media and Hollywood. God willing, this will happen by those who are worthy of representing the true Islam, not a water-downed or extreme Islamic ideal.

Answer 3

the basics to earnings this faith are The Holy Quran and sacred Hadith ( sayings of the Prophet ) from authentic, unique resources, no longer uncommon to locate. This 'tale' is nowhere there. if you're a sober seeker of information, I sugggest that you develop right into a established reader of 'The Muslim international Quarterly' a mag revealed by Hartford Seminary in Connecticut united states. Google search for shall help. Or bypass to the close by college's branch of Religions. in any respect circumstances, Islam has been a strictly monotheistic faith. No wavering. No compromise.

Answer 4

the answer to your 1st question is no. Islam is the same world wide, same book and same traditions.

Muslims have always defended Islam by sticking to the book and not adding to it what suits the public opinions.

Allah says, “Therefore woe be unto those who write the Scripture with their hands anthem say, "This is from Allah," that they may purchase a small gain therewith. Woe unto them for that their hands have written, and woe unto them for that they earn thereby.” (Al-Baqara: 79)

therefore Muslims know how great of a crime to change the scripture so they can please people.

America is a wonderful place for a Muslim to practice Islam because the government system and the democracy in the united states is very close to what Islam teaches.

Answer 5

Yes, because they are here in America and it is easier. If they were somewhere in the middle east praticing Islam they would not be able to take their American habits with them. They would be treated in a very strict manner. Why do you say Americans are so corrupt? We don't think we are! Do you think the Islam religion might be corrupt too?

Answer 6

Only Muslims in America can help you. Sorry, I have no idea and do not think that any site can help too. People on the ground know the facts.
Good luck.

Answer 7

I think you should give your presentation on how America has positively influenced Islam and how the Muslim's in the US have benefited from these common sense, free choice changes.

Answer 8

islam is the same everywhere-it needs lots of courage to follow it in unislamic societies whose culture differs with islam totally-for your presentation i would advice you to do good research-maybe even go to a mosque-talk to the imam there-talk to practising muslims and if you have time read the holy book-QURAN (translated in your language).

Answer 9

Head for the nearest mosque and talk to some people there. You will learn all you need to know.

Answer 10

Who can teach you better the Religion than the Americans, Learn Islaam from Them LOL, what a joke....

Tell them to first get thier bible understood before they venture into Islaam,
Thier Brand of Christianity and religion is of sadism and sodomism. and hate and destruction, of deciet and lies. of geonocide and mass murders, Of looting and pillaging, and who are the Amercians to interpret our religions for us and lable us Terrorists and the like.

Maximmum number of wars were fought amongst the christians,
Longest wars with millions dead from the christiandom.
Burning at stakes was in fashion.
They are used to this S H I T.
Bombs on civilians and a civilised world were dropped by them in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Crusades even now are carried out by them.



Here are your references.

I will also send wild beasts among you, which shall rob you of your children." (Leviticus 26:22)

"Now kill all the boys. And kill every woman who has slept with a man, but save for yourself every girl who has never slept with a man." (Numbers 31:17-18)

"The Lord commands: "... slay old men outright, young men and maidens, little children and women" (Ezechial 9:4-6)

"When the Lord delivers it into your hand, put to the sword all the males .... As for the women, the children, the livestock and everything else in the city, you may take these as plunder for yourselves." (Deuteronomy 20:13-14)

"You will eat the fruit of the womb, the flesh of the sons and daughters the Lord your God has given you." (Deuteronomy 28:53)

"The Lord said to Joshua [...] 'you are to hamstring their horses.' " (Exceedingly cruel.) (Joshua 11:6)

"... Go and smite the inhabitants of Jabesh-gilead with the edge of the sword and; also the women and little ones.... every male and every woman that has lain with a male you shall utterly destroy." (Judges 21:10-12)

"This is what the Lord says: Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have; do not spare them, but kill both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and *** .... And Saul ... utterly destroyed all the people with the edge of the sword." (1 Samuel 15:3,7-8)

"The people of Samaria must bear their guilt, because they have rebelled against their God. They will fall by the sword; their little ones will be dashed to the ground, their women with child ripped open." (Hosea 13:16)

"A curse on him who is lax in doing the LORD's work!A curse on him who keeps his sword from bloodshed!" (Jeremiah 48:10)

On the Contrary, Islaam is a religion of peace,
Islaam means peace,
gives God his due in worship without dfiling his personality by ascribing low level sex to him.
Gives respect to humal lives and values,
IM me for more details on the Quraanic refernces.