Islam In America

In this richly textured critically acclaimed portrait of American MuslimsJane I. Smith introduces the basic tenets of the Muslim faith surveys thehistory of Isl... » 

In this richly textured critically acclaimed portrait of American MuslimsJane I. Smith introduces the basic tenets of the Muslim faith surveys thehistory of Islam in North America and profiles the lifestyles religiouspractices and worldviews of Muslims in the United States. She focusesparticularly on the tensions of living faithfully and adhering to traditionwhile adapting to an American way of life and she addresses the role of womenthe raising and educating of children appropriate dress and behavior andincidences of prejudice and unfair treatment. The second edition of Islam inAmerica features a new chapter on the post911 period discussing civil rightsand profiling participation in politics transformations in Islamic lawpluralism and identity issues foreign influences antiIslamic sentimentintraIslamic tensions and the quest for a moderate Islam. Source notes theglossary and additional resources also reflect recent developments andscholarship. «