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Muslims and Race
Relations in America
Dr. Ishaq Zahid
USA: 17th Century – 1960s
Racism and ethnic discrimination in
the United States – a Major Issue
Legally sanctioned racism against
Native Americans, African Americans, Asian
Americans, Latin Americans
Xenophobia
Jews
Irish
Poles
Italians
Racially and Ethnically
structured institutions
slavery, Indian Wars, Native
American reservations, segregation,
and internment camps
Hate Groups Today
1,007 known hate groups:
Neo-Nazis, Klansmen, white
nationalists, neo-Confederates, racist
skinheads, black separatists, border
vigilantes
Since 2000, the number of hate
groups has increased by 67 percent
Antigovernment “Patriot”
movement
The number of “Patriot” groups,
including armed militias, has grown
813 percent since Obama was
elected – from 149 in 2008 to 1,360
in 2012
Islamophobia
Thirty-seven groups dedicated to
spreading anti-Islam prejudice in
America were funded at least
$119,662,719 in total revenue
between 2008 and 2011 (CAIR)
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“Money and Power can buy hate, but
not the Love!”
Anti-Islam Bills
In 2011-12, 78 bills/amendments
designed to vilify Islamic religious
practices were introduced in the
legislatures of 29 states and the U.S.
Congress.
Seventy-three of the bills were
introduced solely by Republicans.
Anti-Islam bills are now law in seven
states.
Patriots Act
Authorize indefinite detentions of
immigrants;
Search a home or business without
the occupant’s consent or knowledge
FBI can search phone, e-mail, and
financial records without a court
order
Expanded access to business
records, including library and
financial records.
National Defense Authorization Act
§§ 1021-1022, which affirm
provisions authorizing the indefinite
military detention of civilians,
including U.S. citizens, contained in
the Authorization for Use of Military
Force
Universal Brotherhood
in Islam
Islamic Theology
There is no god, but GOD
Allah is Arabic name for God with no
plural or gender
All beautiful names belong to Him
“Shirk” (idoltary, polytheism) is an
unforgiveable sin in Islam
Universal Islam
Life has a purpose.
The Core of the Message of all
Messengers of God is the same:
Worship and obey God as taught
by His Messengers
All Prophets including Adam, Noah,
Abraham, Ishaq, Ishmael, Israel,
Moses, Jesus, Muhammad were
Muslims! (peace be on them all)
From the Same Parents
“O mankind! We created you from a
single (pair) of a male and a female,
and made you into nations and tribes,
that ye may know each other. Verily
the most honored of you in the sight
of God is (he who is) the most
righteous of you. And God has full
knowledge and is well acquainted
(with all things).” (The Glorious Quran,
49:13)
Human Equality in Islam
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:
"No Arab has any superiority over a
non-Arab, nor does a non-Arab have
any superiority over an Arab. Nor does
a white man have any superiority over
a black man, or the black man any
superiority over the white man. You
are all the children of Adam, and Adam
was created from clay.“ (Saheeh
Muslim)
Slavery Eliminated
Slaves freed by paying money
Freeing As a recompense to Sin
Marriages solely based on
righteousness
Treat Slaves as brothers/sisters
A green revolution!!!
Respect What Others Respect
Islam forbids Muslims to insult any
religious symbol or deity of any
religion.
“If it had been God's plan, they would not have
taken false gods: but We made you not one to
watch over their doings, nor are you set over
them to dispose of their affairs.
Revile not ye those whom they call upon besides
God, lest they out of spite revile God in their
ignorance. Thus have We made alluring to each
people its own doings. In the end will they return
to their Lord, and We shall then tell them the
truth of all that they did.” (The Holy Quran,
6:107-108)
No Compulsion in Religion
“Let there be no compulsion in
religion. Truth stands out clear
from Error. Whoever rejects evil
and believes in God has grasped
the most trustworthy hand-hold,
that never breaks. And God hears
and knows all things.” (The
Glorious Quran, 2.256)
Rahmah For All
Prophet Muhammad (peace and
blessings be on him) said:
"Those who show Rahmah have Allah's
Rahmah shown to them. Have Rahmah
on those here on earth, and the One
there in Heaven will have Rahmah on
you." (Imam Ahmad)
Rahmah => Love, Compassion &
mercy
Rights of the Neighbor
“He who believes in Allah and the Last
Day, let him be kind to his neighbor; and
he who believes in Allah and the Last Day,
let him show hospitality to his guest; and
he who believes in Allah and the Last Day,
let him either speak good or remain
silent".
“He is not a perfect believer, who goes to
bed full and knows that his neighbor is
hungry.”
Muslims, Race & Ethnicity
1.7 Billion Muslims of all races &
ethnicity
Problems exist, but Opportunities
Abound
Daily Congregational Prayers
Yearly Hajj
American Muslims
No scientific data
First generation immigrants
American Born
Afro-Americans & Latin Americans