Most Americans are only vaguely aware of the Muslim community in the United States and know little about the religion itself, despite Islam's increasing importance in international affairs and the rapid growth in the number of Americans who call themselves Muslims. Now, a foremost authority in the field has crafted a richly textured portrait of the Muslim community in the United States today. Jane I. Smith introduces the basic tenets of the Muslim faith, surveys the history of Islam in this country, and profiles the ...
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Most Americans are only vaguely aware of the Muslim community in the United States and know little about the religion itself, despite Islam's increasing importance in international affairs and the rapid growth in the number of Americans who call themselves Muslims. Now, a foremost authority in the field has crafted a richly textured portrait of the Muslim community in the United States today. Jane I. Smith introduces the basic tenets of the Muslim faith, surveys the history of Islam in this country, and profiles the lifestyles, religious practices, and world views of American Muslims. The volume pays particular attention to the tension felt by many in this community as they attempt to live faithfully, adhering to their traditions while at the same time adapting to an alien culture that appears to many Muslims to be excessively secular and materialistic. The book also covers the role of women in American Islam, the raising and educating of children, the use of products acceptable to Muslims, appropriate dress and behavior, concerns about prejudice and unfair treatment, and other issues related to life in a country in which Islam is often misunderstood.
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Library of Congress Classification label on the dust jacket spine. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 251 p. Contains: Illustrations. Columbia Contemporary American Religion (Hardcover). Audience: General/trade. LCCN 98031943 Type of material Book Personal name Smith, Jane I. Main title Islam in America / Jane I. Smith. Published/Created New York: Columbia University Press, c1999. Description xvi, 251 p. : ill.; 24 cm. ISBN 0231109660 (alk. paper) LC classification BP67. U6 S6 1999 Subjects Islam--United States. Notes Includes bibliographical references and index. Series Columbia contemporary American religion series Dewey class no. 297/.0973 Geographic area code n-us---Other system no. (DLC) 98031943
