In this insightful interview, we delve into the rich history and evolution of Islam in the United States with Dr. Patrick D. Bowen, a scholar specializing in religious conversion and the history of non-mainline religions in the West.
Academia.edu
Dr. Bowen, author of the two-volume work "A History of Conversion to Islam in the United States,"
American Muslim Pathways
shares his extensive research on topics including:
Earliest Muslim Immigrants to the USA: Exploring the initial Muslim presence in America and their contributions to society.
Earliest Converts to Islam in the USA: Discussing the motivations and experiences of early American converts to Islam.
Sufi Islam in the USA, Starting with Hazrat Inayat Khan: Examining the introduction and influence of Sufism through figures like Hazrat Inayat Khan.
Influence of the Nation of Islam in Spreading Islam in the USA: Analyzing the role of the Nation of Islam and prominent personalities such as Elijah Muhammad, Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, and Louis Farrakhan in popularizing Islam among African Americans.
Earliest Mosques in the USA: Identifying the establishment and significance of the first mosques in America.
Geopolitics: Considering the impact of global political dynamics on the perception and growth of Islam in the United States.
Spread of Islam After September 11: Assessing how the events of 9/11 affected the Muslim community and the spread of Islam in America.
Join us for this deep and illuminating conversation.
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