Islam has a long history in the United States, with many of the country’s first Muslims arriving in North America as enslaved people. Learn more about this important history at the link below. READ MORE (Voice of America) ...
Jefferson’s Vision For America
Muslim Immigrants from Africa Living the American Dream
There are thriving communities of African, and predominantly Muslim, immigrants across the United States, from Little Senegal in the neighborhood of Harlem in New York City to the Riverside neighborhood in Minneapolis. These communities are characterized by diversity and a great deal of economic, social, and political successes. Learn more about America's Muslim African immigrants and a new book chronicling their experiences at the link below. READ MORE (Quartz) ...
Islam’s Long American Past
Is Islam Compatible with American Values?
A new study by the New America Foundation indicates that two out of five Americans believe that Islam is incompatible with American values. At Cordoba House, we know this is false. Islamic and American values share many commonalities, such as respect for differences, private property, the right to education, and more. Read more about the study at the link below. READ MORE (Al Jazeera) ...
