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The
History of
Islam in America
Sulayman
Nyang Sulayman Nyang,
a professor at Howard University and author of "Islam in
the United States of America", identifies the periods in
which Islam gradually came to the attention of the American non-Muslim
society. He does this by accounting for the various waves of
Muslims making their way to America and the great impact they've
had. These "waves", or stages of evolution of Muslims
in America, are five: the Pre-Columbus explorers and settlers,
the importation of slaves, emigration to the "new world",
converts and native-born Muslims, and the institutionalization
of Islam in America. Delivered at the Dar al Islam Teachers'
Institute in New Mexico, this talk provides a wealth of information
in the form of names, dates and events and is an invaluable resource
for any "Islam In America" enthusiast. Other topics
discussed: states with large Muslim populations, the perception
of Muslims as terrorists, and how Farrakhan views sunni Muslims.
(Duration: 1 hour, 34 min)
Dr. Nyang is a professor
of African Studies and codirector of Muslims in the American
Public Square, a research project funded by The Pew Charitable
Trusts. He has served on the boards of the African Studies Association,
the American Council for the Study of Islamic Societies and the
Association of Muslim Social Scientists.
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