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Archives & Museums
- Collections & Stories of American Muslims Created in 1996 as a non-profit organization to establish an Islamic museum, traveling exhibition, and archives in the United States. The exhibition reflects America’s Islamic history and culture dating back to 1600’s.
- The International Museum of Muslim Cultures Located in Jackson, Mississippi, The International Museum of Muslim Cultures is dedicated to educating the public about Islamic History and Culture.
Education
- Precious Speaks History on Islam in America and the Muslim American Experience.
Government & Politics
- Glamocracy Blog Attorney and author Asma Gull Hasan blogging about the race for president on Glamour Magazine’s blog.
Interfaith Relations
- A Common Word “138 Muslim scholars, clerics and intellectuals [including Muslim Americans] have unanimously come together for the first time since the days of the Prophet r [Muhammad] to declare the common ground between Christianity and Islam.”
- Jewish-Muslim Alternative Spring Break A Jewish-Muslim Alternative Spring Break trip to help rebuild New Orleans organized by the Bronfman Center for Jewish Student Life.
- Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie’s 2007 Remarks to ISNA Remarks (By Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie, President, Union for Reform Judaism) as prepared to the Islamic Society of North America 44th Annual Convention, Chicago, Illinois on Friday, August 31st, 2007.
- The Amman Message A message of devotion to God, love of the neighbor, goodwill, moderation and peace signed by leading Muslim scholars worldwide [including Muslim Americans] in an effort to “to clarify to the modern world the true nature of Islam …”
- The Center for Jewish Muslim Relations Located in Watertown, MA, The Center for Jewish Muslim Relations works to move relations between Muslims and Jews beyond political conflict.
Journalism
- Religion Writer “Fresh Ideas on Religion [including Islam in America] in Whole-Grain Journalism Form”
Magazines
- Azizah Magazine A unique publication that presents the issues, accomplishments and the interests of Muslim women in North America.
- Islamic Horizons The bi-monthly publication of the Islamic Society of North America.
- Islamica Magazine A full-color, glossy quarterly international magazine. It is published by the Center for Inter-Civilizational Dialogue Inc., a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt, non-profit organization based in the US.
Movies
- Bilalian A feature length documentary about African American Muslims.
- Driving to Zigzigland A chronicle of a day in the life of a Palestinian cab driver in Los Angeles.
- Prince Among Slaves The amazing true story of Abdul Rahman Ibrahima Sori, an African Prince enslaved in the Americas.
Music
- MUSLIMHIPHOP.COM Islamic Music: Muslim Hip-Hop, Islamic Rap, Muslim Artists & Islamic Nasheed Music
Newspapers
- The Final Call The weekly newspaper is the official communications organ of the Nation of Islam with circulation in North America, Europe, Africa and the Caribbean.
- The Muslim Journal Published every Friday morning since 1975 and circulates throughout the United States, the Caribbean Islands, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, South Africa and England.
Opinions
- Ali Eteraz One of the most linked to blogs by an American-Muslim.
- On Faith: Muslim Speak Out Blog Muslims speak out on what Islam really says about violence, human rights, and other religions.
- Tariq Nelson
- Umar Lee
Religious Organizations
- Muslim Alliance in North America (MANA) A national network of masjids, Muslim organizations and individuals committed to work together to address certain urgent needs within the Muslim community.
- Muslim American Society (MAS) “A charitable, religious, social, cultural, and educational, not-for-profit organization. It is a pioneering Islamic organization, an Islamic revival, and reform movement that uplifts the individual, family, and society.”
- The Islamic Society of North America An association of Muslim organizations and individuals that provides a common platform for presenting Islam, supporting Muslim communities, developing educational, social and outreach programs and fostering good relations with other religious communities.
- The Mosque Cares (TMC) An Islamic organization in association with the leadership of Imam W. Deen Mohammed.
Social Organizations
- Gamma Gamma Chi Sorority, Inc. Founded in 2005, it is the first Islamic-based national sorority.
Studies & Surveys
- Muslim Americans: Middle Class and Mostly Mainstream Conducted by The Pew Research Center, this is the first-ever, nationwide, random sample survey of Muslim Americans. The 2006 survey probed religious practices, political views and demographic background.
