Muslims and the Making of America

Amir Hussain is Professor of Theological Studies at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.

Introduction: The American Ideal and Islam 1. Islam in America: A Short History 2. Blues for Allah: Music 3. The Greatest: Sports 4. American Mosques: Culture Conclusion: The Poetry of Ordinary American Muslim Lives

In recent times of rising Islamophobia, rampant misinformation about Islam, and political rhetoric against Muslims, books showcasing the positive aspects of Muslims in America are very welcome. Hussain's book Muslims and the Making of America may be a very short read but it is a much needed one, packed with facts that destroy myths and remove stereotypes. -- Saadia Faruqi -- New York Journal of Books A welcome antidote to anti-Muslim sentiment and 'us/them' diatribes -- Publishers Weekly Muslims and the Making of America is an extremely accessible book and one that should be required reading for Christian communities across the country. It's a well-researched work with a bibliography that points to sources for further reading. -- J. Ryan Parker -- Patheos The writing is conversational, blending personal narrative and historical details, and the examples given are relatable ones. This is a useful and good choice for those who want to show that Muslims (and Islam) are part-and-parcel of American life. -- Muhammed Hassanali -- Booklist a|Hussain has set out to prove that, far from being merely compatible with American values, Muslims have been at the center of the creation of American popular culture. -- James L. Fredericks -- Commonweal An extraordinary and much needed historical study and an impressive example of impeccable scholarshipa| -- The Midwest Book Review