2020 Year in Review: Efforts to Counter Islamophobia
Dear Friends and Supporters of AMI:During the last five years, American Muslim Institution (AMI) has worked proactively to counter Islamophobia and to improve the image of Muslims and Islam in America. AMI has undertaken a broad range of actions and…
American Muslims Forego Eid Feasts to Help Hurricane Harvey Victims
Thousands of American Muslims, particularly those living in Texas, devoted their time to rescue and relief work for victims of the catastrophic Hurricane Harvey, putting behind the customary festive Eid-al-Adha gatherings with family and friends. Texas is home to around…
U.S. Muslims Show Resilience and Faith in the American Dream
A Pew Research Center survey recently released a series of findings that underscore American Muslims’ self-perception of positivity and belief in collective progress, even in the face of some recent challenges. By the same token, the survey reveals the strength…
Memorial Day and the Place of Muslims in America
One nation under God will simply remain rhetoric, if we don’t act and feel a sense of oneness with fellow Americans. At this moment in the history, the American Muslims, Hispanics, Blacks, LGBT community and others are struggling to feel…
Highlights of Work to Build a More Cohesive America
Not only Muslims, but more than half of Americans are apprehensive at this time, and a statement from Mr. Trump is warranted to restore America to pre-election time. It would help the nation to move forward instead of pausing and…
The Muslims Who Shaped America, From Brain Surgeons to Rappers
Muslims have been an integral part of America right from its inception, going further back when the colonialists brought Muslims from Africa into slavery. Donald Trump wants Muslims banned from entering the US – but without them the country would…
American Muslims Should Follow Khizr Khan’s Example
I am pleased to share Kaleem Kawaja’s article on the current situation. He has captured the essence of dilemma. “The average Americans do not argue that Islam is not a peaceful religion, but they argue that it is not enough…
Ghazala Khan Says Trump Knows Nothing of Sacrifice
Mr. Trump assumed that Muslim women are oppressed and yield to their husbands and don’t have a voice of their own. This is indeed how Muslim women are “perceived” and Trump jumped the gun and questioned Ghazala Khan, why she…
American Muslims Must Expand Political Engagement Efforts
The 2016 Election cycle, which saw several candidates marginalize Muslims for their own political benefit & ratings, could prove to be a watershed moment in terms of promoting activism among American Muslims. While the election is long gone, it has…
When Will President Trump Reach Out to American Muslims?
As President Donald Trump reaches the first 100-day milestone of his presidency, it is opportune to examine his policy toward Muslims, who have witnessed a troubling rise in hate attacks against American citizens of Islamic faith as well as their…
