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Muslim Americans are significantly represented among those who tip authorities off to alleged plots having given 52 of the 140 documented tips regarding individuals involved in violent terrorist plots since 9/11 up to 2012. [239] [240] The Boston Marathon bombing in 2013 caused 280 injuries, and 5 civilian and police deaths. [241]
Historians have uncovered some information about Arab Americans during the American Revolutionary War, which estimates around four Arab Americans served in the Continental Army. The first Arab American to die for America was Private Nathan Badeen, a Syrian immigrant who died on May 23, 1776, just a month and a half before American independence. [7]
Warith Deen Mohammed – former leader of the largest Muslim organization, the American Society of Muslims (son of Nation of Islam leader) [151] [152] [153] Abdul Malik Mujahid – Imam, community activist supporting interfaith and progressive causes, president of Sound Vision [154] Daniel Haqiqatjou - Muslim polemcist, debator, and Da'ee
The following animated videos depict the experiences of nine Muslim Americans from across the country who differ in heritage, age, gender and occupation. Relaying short anecdotes representative of their everyday lives, these Muslim Americans demonstrate both the adversities and blessings of Muslim American life. By Emily Kassie. April 6, 2015
African-American Muslims, also known as Black Muslims, are an African-American religious minority. [1] African-American Muslims account for over 20% of American Muslims. [ 2 ] They represent one of the larger Muslim populations of the United States as there is no ethnic group that makes up the majority of American Muslims. [ 3 ]
Muslims fought and died in both World War II and the Vietnam War. Some Muslim Americans served in World War II in North Africa, Europe, and Asia. [4] Additionally, at least 12 Muslims are known to have died in the Vietnam War. [4] Before the abolition of slavery in America, many African Muslim slaves fought for the Union.
As Muslim Americans, we support legal immigration because that was the path many of us took to become a part of this nation. We believe in the American dream and work tirelessly to achieve it ...
The Council on American-Islamic Relations said that it received 774 requests for help and reports of bias incidents from Muslims across the U.S. from Oct. 7 to Oct. 24, a 182% jump from any given ...