Bilal Ansari
ARTICLES
Conversations on Race, Faith & The Next Generation Part 3: Who Owns American Islam?
How should American Muslims represent and talk about themselves? Is there a place for distinguishing between immigrant and indigenous communities, or is it a dichotomy that should be avoided? Who should drive and lead the agenda for the Muslim community in the future? These and other questions are discussed in Part 3 of this ongoing series.
Conversations on Race, Faith & The Next Generation: Where Do We Start?
Racial, cultural, and social divides have been a disturbing reality in Muslim communities throughout the United States, despite the unique diversity of the American Muslim community. At the forefront of this divide are the two largest demographics of American Muslims today: indigenous African-Americans and immigrants. Since the immigration from Muslim lands began in the early 20th century, the complex, and often tense, history between the two sub-communities continues to be a barrier for second1 and third generation American Muslims trying to move the community forward in the 21st century. Though most may agree on the unity of the community as an ideal, putting it into practice requires an open, and sometimes uncomfortable, discussion.
The Character and Courage of Sister Clara Muhammad
Whether it is International Women’s Day or a Women’s History Month, we respect the customs of our land to share beneficial stories of encouragement and this story is about one courageous woman of deep religious and spiritual commitment and character, like our mothers Sarah and Hagar. She exemplifies for us all, both male and female, how to move from fear to hope, migration to stabilization, and affirmation to grace.