Title: Naznin Shaikh
1Muslims in America
- Naznin Shaikh
- December, 25 2005
2Muslims in America
- 7 Million Muslims in America
- Second largest religion in America.
- Fastest growing religion in America.
- The history of Islam in America dates back to the
slave trade.
3Ethnic Backgrounds of American Muslims
- South Asian (Pakistani, Indian, Bangladeshi,
Afghani) 33 - African-American 30
- Arab 25
- Sub-Saharan African 3.4
- European (Bosnian, Tartar, Kosovar, etc.) 2.1
- White American 1.6
- Southeast Asian (Malaysian, Indonesian, Filipino)
1.3 - Caribbean 1.2
- Turkish 1.1 Iranian 0.7
- Hispanic/Latino 0.6
- The majority of Arab-Americans are non-Muslim.
4States with the largest Muslim Populations
- California (20)
- New York (16)
- Illinois (8)
- New Jersey (4)
- Indiana (4)
- Michigan (3)
- Virginia (3)
- Texas (3)
- Ohio (3)
- Maryland (3)
The percentage is out of the 7 million Muslims
that live in America
5Who are New Muslims?
- Approximately 112,000 New Muslims are White
- More women accept Islam then any other religion
in US. - About 50,000 New Muslims are Hispanic/ Latin.
- Fastest Growing Religion in US Arm Forces.
6 Centuries of Islam in America
- According to Chinese records, first Muslim
explorers to North America arrived in 1178 - Muslim explorers came to North America before
Columbus - Since then there has been 4 Major waves of Muslim
immigration in US
7Immigration during the last 2 centuriesThe First
Wave
- Muslims from the Gulf Area began to migrate to
the United States in about 1863. - The first wave came primarily from what is known
as Syria - Most were migrant laborers, uneducated,
unskilled, and from peasant backgrounds
8Immigration during the last 2 centuriesThe First
Wave continue
- Lacking proficiency in English, many became
peddlers, others found jobs in factories and
mines, or became grocers and shopkeepers - Their willingness to work hard often brought not
only capital, improves social status and living
conditions - Those who did return to their homelands
encouraged others to venture forth - The First World War ended the first major wave
9Immigration during the last 2 centuriesThe
Second Wave
- Second wave peaked in the 1930s, was brought to a
halt by World War II - During much of this time, immigration laws were
blatantly discriminatory - Some were turned back at Ellis Island
- Many people from the Gulf Area found it difficult
to gain citizenship - Restricted laws limited umber of people to enter
10Immigration during the last 2 centuriesThe Third
Wave
- Between 1947- mid 1960s
- Many came to America to escape Political
oppression - Well educated, from influential families
- Largest group consisted of Palestinians,
Egyptians, Syrians, and Eastern European Muslims
11Immigration during the last 2 centuriesThe Forth
Wave
- Began in 1967 till present
- Educated, fluent English speakers, and
westernized - Came o settle down in U.S.
- Obtain higher education
- Many also came to escape ideology, and oppression
from their place of origin
12History of Masjids in America
- In 1915, Albanian immigrants in Maine established
a congregation to offer Muslim prayer services - Second Was in Ross, North Dakota
- It was built around 1929
- Essentially was a building to keep the people
warm at that time - It was 1.25 meters tall above the ground
- Was tore down it 1970, because of not being used
enough, but another was made in its place - In 1934 .Third one was made in Cedar Rapids,
Iowa. (this was first Islamic Center) - Had white-framed building with green dome is
still standing to this very day in the middle of
a residential community
13Masjids In America
- Islamic center (masjids) facilities numbered
1,256 in 2003 - Islamic centers are built and operated by local
communities around the country to offer prayer - Muslims who attend mosques come from all ethnic
backgrounds known in this country. tend is
dominated by ethnic clusters. - There is no central structure that ties all
Islamic centers, but many mosques are affiliated
with national and local Muslim councils.
14Muhammad Alexander Russell Webb (1846-1916)
- appointed by President Cleveland to be Consular
Representative to the Philippines - in 1888 declared himself a Muslim
- the first Anglo-American convert to Islam
- founded the American Islamic Press one of the
earliest mosques in New York City - His Muslim Mission in Manhattan (1893) was among
the first Islamic Missions in the United States
15Masjids in America by States
16Muslim Students Association (MSA)
- Established 1963 as an organization to aid
foreign Muslim students attending schools in the
United States - MSA now has more than 100 branches nationwide.
- In the 1970's it gave birth to the Islamic
Medical Association (IMA), the Association of
Muslim Social Scientist (AMSS), and the
Association of Muslim Scientists and Engineers
(AMSE).
17Famous Re-vart Muslims In American History
- Mohammad Ali
- He has more books written about him then what
they call Jesus. (ISA AS) - AI Hajj Malik al-Shabazz (Malcolm X)
- He was Part of Nation of Islam until he
performed Hajj. He was very racist toward white
until he performed the Hajj and he apologized to
white after that. - Kareem Abdul Jabber
- Played Basket Ball for Los Angeles Lakers
- Hamza Yusuf
- American born White who is a Famous Imam in
Hayward CA, he is Also a founder of Zetuna
Institute. He also has written many books and his
audio books are available widely.
18Nation of Islam
- Founded in 1930.
- Easily Confused with Muslim
- They promote nationalism.
- The leaders are called Minister
- Place of worship is called Temple.
- Current Leader Louis Farrahkhan
19Top 10 Occupations of American Muslims
20American Muslims are Well-Educated
- 67 of American Muslims have a Bachelor's degree
or higher - 44 of Americans have a Bachelors degree or
higher - The Variance for Advanced Degrees is even
greater. - One in ten American Muslim HH has a physician /
medical doctor
21Market Analysis of North American Muslims
- A sizable market with 8 million people
- 2.3 million households in North America
- Growing at 6 annual growth rate.
- Will double to 16 million by 2014.
- Bigger than Norway, Finland, Denmark or Sweden.
- Growth Factors birth rates, Re-versions
immigration. - A younger, well-educated and affluent target
market. - 25 larger family size than U.S. average.
22Top Five Cars Owned by American Muslims
- Top U.S. brands GM, Ford and Daimler-Chrysler
- Top 5 cars owned by American Muslims are
23Conclusion
- Most of US are Here to Stay.
- We should love the country.
- However Government? Different story.
- As Muslims We have Great responsibilities to our
Non Muslim Friends. - One of the Best make a Dawa to Our Non Muslim
Friends is to set a good example. Do something
positive continuously that will catch their Eyes
and make them wonder why we are Different. - Set Examples for our Non Muslim Friends.