Muslims in American History: A Forgotten Legacy
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- What do you know about Muslim immigration to America?
When did the earliest Muslims arrive?
When did members of this community first arrive in America?
Dr Jerald Dirk received his Bachelor of Arts (philosophy) from Harvard College in 1971, his Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School in 1974, his Master of Arts (clinical child psychology) from the University of Denver in 1976, his Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) degree in clinical psychology from the University of Denver in 1978, and his sessions program certificate in Islamic studies from Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University in 1998.
In 1969, he obtained his License to Preach from the United Methodist Church and was ordained into the Christian ministry (deaconate) by the United Methodist Church in 1972.
He converted to Islam in 1993 and completed the 'Umrah and Hajj in 1999.
His vocational history includes over five years teaching in American colleges and universities and over 20 years spent in the private practice of psychotherapy. In addition, he has taught at the middle school level at two different private Islamic schools and has served as the psychoeducational consultant at one private Islamic school.
Dr. Dirks is the author or co-author of over 60 published articles in the behavioral sciences (primarily in psychosomatic medicine), over 140 published articles on the Arabian horse and its history, and over 220 published articles or formal presentations on Islam, comparative religion, and private Islamic education in America.
He has lectured widely on Islam at American universities (Tabor College, University of Kansas, University of Denver, Oklahoma State University, Missouri State University, Wayne State University, University of Michigan, University of Pittsburgh, University of Alabama at Birmingham, and Georgetown University), in American mosques (in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia), and at regional and national conventions of the major Islamic organizations (ISNA, ICNA, and MAS).
In addition, he has been interviewed about Islam by newspapers in California, Colorado, Missouri, and Saudi Arabia and by television stations in Kansas, New York, Texas, Utah, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates. He is the author of four books that explore the commonalities and differences among the three Abrahamic religions (Islam, Christianity, and Judaism): The Cross and the Crescent, now in its second printing; Abraham, The Friend of God; Understanding Islam--A Guide for the Judaeo-Christian Reader; and The Abrahamic Faiths--Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
His fifth book, Muslims in American History--A Forgotten Legacy was published in 2006 and celebrates the centuries-old history of Muslims in America. His sixth book, Letters to My Elders in Islam, was published in 2008. Dr. Dirks has also proofread and/or edited several books for other authors.
The Topic: Muslims in American History: A Forgotten Legacy
A talk by Dr Jerald Dirks
www.dirksonlinebooks.com/
This Dr has already become a brother in faith too. He is no longer only a brother in humanity .
I don't understand why non Muslim can't live with Muslim in peace . Muslim all over the world they are doing that peacefully and happily. Prophet Muhammad (saw) did that and also protected them.
Cause they are retards ignorant and very well brainwashed that is why
Gerald is amazing and a truly under appreciated Islamic scholar of history and Christianity. May Allah reward him for his work of the deen and guide his children to Islam 🤲
I am a mandinka from west Africa, my grandfather use to tell me such kind of stories 🙏🏾
"And of His signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth and the diversity of your languages and your colors. Indeed in that are signs for those of knowledge." -
[Quran: 30:22]
May Allah bless you brother for all your dawah efforts
I'm so amazed at how little Americans know of our history beyond what we are allowed to read and learn in school. There's no excuse because as adult we have to continue to expand our knowledge.
If you visit Washington DC,go to Library of Congress.There u can see United States government agreement with quarter Cherokee tribe, namely either quarter Indian, year 1787. To the agreement, you will meet Chief signature Cherokee that called Abde Khak and Muhammad Ibnu Abdullah.
I definitely need to look into this.
Excellent hidden history of America,never written and spread by the Europeans. May Allah bless Prof.Dirk. M.Akhtar
May Allah bless you always Dr. Dirk . You lecture made history !
Make dua for him, he had a stroke.
Ivan Van Sertima has done similar research. “They came before Columbus “
Great lecture by great scholar. God bless you, Dr Dirks
i greet you peacefully. i remember GOD and thank GOD. i am an American Muslim woman who converted to Islam back in 1983. my first husband was raised Catholic and my deceased brother's wife was raised Catholic.
Although the pope, pope Francis, has done things for the poor and oppressed, he needs to stop lying about GOD.
Pope Francis must admit that GOD is not one of three, nor is GOD three in one.
GOD Is The ONE and only GOD; GOD Is The Creator, GOD Is Alive and GOD never dies.
GOD is not a "father". I think that the Pope and others well know who a father is. Even if the parents of a child were not married, still people understand that something from a man went into a woman, and then GOD Made the child grow in the mother and then the baby came out, and lived, and grew. It is very important that children know who their father is, and to not call priests "father". GOD never referred to Himself as "father".
As for the other two ones that people said were in the group of three, that they spoke of, i would like to address the subject of "Jesus, and who is Jesus?".
Jesus was a human man who GOD Formed in the womb of Mary without Mary having sexual relations with any man, and she was not married. Hence the beginning of Jesus's growth inside of Mary's womb was not typical. it was a miracle Created by GOD only. Jesus is a man who had a mother, Mary, and no father. However, Adam had no mother or father. Adam was still a human, as Jesus was a human, and you and i are humans.
as for the third one that some claimed were in a group of three, this one was called "the holy spirit". GOD Well Knows what people were really referring to when they spoke of "witnessing" a "holy spirit".
It might have been an angel. It might have been a genie. Not all genies were devils, but it might have been a devil genie. it might have been just a good feeling that the person felt and they saw nothing.
Jesus, priests, angels and genies all do not hear everything. GOD, however, Hears every word spoken by all humans, angels and genies, even if they speak at the same time. In addition know that GOD Comprehends the words spoken by all the people and what they were meaning and implying. We do not see GOD while alive now, however GOD Is With us always, and GOD never sleeps nor does GOD become unaware.
Pope Francis must tell the people to only pray to GOD, and not to Jesus. Pope Francis must tell the people to stop confessing sins to priests, and instead he should tell the people what the sins are, urge people not to sin, tell people how to repent of sins, and tell people that only GOD Forgives sins if humans commit sins.
i ask GOD humbly that this article does reach Pope Francis. GOD Blessed us. GOD Is Ever Loving and Caring. jocelyn poesnecker
facebook: Jocelyn Sophia, Global University, West Philly
Maashaa'Allaah sist,you are smart n amazing too,keep on to spread the truth of Islam,may Allah swt bless you n your whole faml,Amiin,..Subhanallaah
Exusme, you must be true to yourself friend, open your eyes,open your mind, please try to read the Holy Qur'an without hate,may Allah swt guide you friend,in shaa Allaah,I'll making du'a for you,n than you wll be come a muslim,in shaa Allah,Amiin,PEACE !
Michael lee Bacon
have you look in the mirror you are a disease
WOMAN WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT GOD , YOUR OPINION IS ONLY WORTH HALF OF MINE AND IM A MAN .... SO UNDER YOUR BELIEF YOU AUTOMATICALLY LOSE YOUR POINT OF VIEW.... PERIOD. IF YOU DON'T BELIEVE ME READ WHAT YOUR FALSE PEDO PROPHET SAY ABOUT YOU BELOW.
....women don't be dumb look at what islam says about you....
Narated By Abu Said Al-Khudri : Once Allah's Apostle went out to the Musalla (to offer the prayer) o 'Id-al-Adha or Al-Fitr prayer. Then he passed by the women and said, "O women! Give alms, as I have seen that the majority of the dwellers of Hell-fire were you (women)." They asked, "Why is it so, O Allah's Apostle ?" He replied, "You curse frequently and are ungrateful to your husbands. I have not seen anyone more deficient in intelligence and religion than you. A cautious sensible man could be led astray by some of you." The women asked, "O Allah's Apostle! What is deficient in our intelligence and religion?" He said, "Is not the evidence of two women equal to the witness of one man?" They replied in the affirmative. He said, "This is the deficiency in her intelligence. Isn't it true that a woman can neither pray nor fast during her menses?" The women replied in the affirmative. He said, "This is the deficiency in her religion."
Lateefah s Do we not have a physical body, a spiritual body and a soul? That's a triune human... same aspect goes for God who created man i his image... we have 3 parts only our physical is confined to this plane
Thank you for good information about Muslim in America. I am proud to be a American🇺🇸 Muslim.
Zazak Allah khayran brother. Thank you for your information. The modern America should know the forgotten Muslim contribution to America.
And Bilal is from my family ahlul bayt). So said the Prophet Mohammad.
You have brought the hidden legacy of Muslims in America into light which in fact very few knew off .thank you for such an excellent video.hope to know more such stories from you in future too.
It’s DEEPER than this, y’all.
Masha Allah may Allah bless this man for these insights!
Moors were already here in the United States 👍
Born In Ames, Iowa.....Muslimericans Salaam
Thanks for the Video
Just read the description about Dr Dirks and u will know how learned the man is. Wow
Assalamu Alaikum. Greetings from BANGLADESH. As in computer software, the most modified and refined software is the latest version of updated software. So in religion, Islam is the updated, modified, and latest version of religion worldwide.
Morisco is a derogatory term. Moor is the proper appellation. He is meaning to say Moors. Most Europeans cite this history, but they do their best to hide the history of the Moors. The Moors were on this land since time immemorial and are the founders of Islam.
I was crying .. Thank you sir.
Mashallah MAY THE PEACE MERCY AND BLESSINGS OF ALLAH ALMIGHTY ALWAYS BE WITH YOU AMEEN
Many African Slaves brought here most were of Islamic faith. The information should be told to many for who do not know.
MashaAllah very very informative 🌼🌸🌻
Very informative and great historical facts, thanks for Sharing this information...
Some say that Ralph Waldo Emerson's writing was influenced by Islam.
+Paul Prejean Emerson was influenced primarily by the BHAGVAD GITA, which is a Hindu book
Emerson did enjoy many aspects of Quranic wisdom as he wrote in his journals about the Oversoul from which one might transcend into another realm spiritually-he also commented upon the line from Quran, “Take not for friends those who jest about their religions.” I imagine that as a Unitarian minister, Emerson was of serious ilk, passionately intrigued by the Presence of God.
Find out how he became muslim. It is very interesting story.
us muslims were so powerful, and so grounded, stood for whats right
LOOK AT US NOW!
Masha Allah, the best Islam.
umer Malik masha Allah subhanAllah
great to know true historic events, we should all nations live together in Peace !
this brother use to be a Christian minister ...... need we say more
The first Muslims entered America they came from Andulsia at early Centuries
But the first wave of immigrants came to USA from Syria on year 1850
Sir u r one of the greatest historian
Wow! The stranger “immediately wanted to rob us of our American identity.” So true.
Real talk
Many many Congratulations to you all for being coming to the truth way and following with us stay strong with your faith now
It brings such a joy and enjoyement to see christians come to islam
May Allah bless you for your efforts to show the real Islam to our Christian friends in America and the world.
WE THE MUSLIMS OF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WILL FIGHT FOR OUR BELOVED COUNTRY OF UNITED STATES OVER AND OVER AGAIN! GOD BLESS THE USA 🇺🇸
This was so great .. I'm learning so much about Islam .. so proud I'm a Muslim ...
Brother I forgot your(excuse me) name we must have Book like this Muslims in the west who we are where are we from.Dear Respected Brother salam to you & your family members.May Allah Subhanwatala keep you healthy,strong & long life,we can hear from you many unknown history of Muslims of The west.
Ass.brother if im not wrong,..his name is Prof.Jerald f dirks,graduated of Havard University...he is brilliant n amazing also,my Allah swt give him long life Amiin,Subhanallaah
After they destroyed the rule of Muslims in Spain they created the kingdom of Morrocco which had The founders of the American republic, as high-degree Freemasons, were aware of the importance of Moorish wisdom and culture to the birth of Western civilisation. This may explain why Morocco was the first nation in history to recognise the United States, and what’s really behind the story of George Washington being presented with a Moorish flag. Some researchers believe this flag consisted of a red background with a green five-pointed star in the centre of it. The star or pentagram, which the Moors called the Seal of Sulaiyman and coloured green to honour Islam, also figures prominently in Masonic art and architecture. The layout of the city of Washington D.C. - designed by Freemasons - incorporates the pentagram.
Ma sha'ALLAH... 👏👏👏
Wow I didn't know this mashaallah this is amazing
+Najma Ahmed Najma, look for the Cherokee tribe. They were Muslims :-) Library of Congress in Washington D.C. have the history collection. Or you can Google it.
IN THE NEW TESTAMENT, JESUS is reputed to have said,
“I did not come to bring peace on earth, but a sword” (Matt.
10:34). Truer words were never spoken. Many Christians in the
modern age think of their religion as peace loving, as well it often
has been and should be. But anyone with any grasp of history at
all knows also just how violent Christians have been over the
ages, sponsoring oppression, injustice, wars, crusades, pogroms,
inquisitions, HOLOCAUSTS-all in the name of the faith. cont.
Surah An-Nur 24 (The Light) Ayah verse of Light 35. Translated by Muhammed M. Pickthall a British convert to Islam.
Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth. The similitude of His light is as a niche
wherein is a lamp. The lamp is in a glass. The glass is as it were a shining star. (This lamp is) kindled from a blessed tree, an olive neither of the East nor of the West, whose oil would almost glow forth (of itself) though no fire touched it. Light upon light. Allah guideth unto His light whom He will. And Allah speaketh to mankind in allegories, for Allah is Knower of all things.
Allah bless the people in America and guide them and protect them.
one of the American founding fathers once learned Quran before writing the American constitutions, he was Thomas Jefferson
God bless you
Guess I need to crack this book back open and start reading again.
up till now i have not seen a reverted American Muslim like him. He is great, though old but treasurer of knowledge.Remember Prophet peace on him was 62, 63 or 65 when demised. He is great american Muslim . May Allah bless him and his family in this world and here after. amen
His previous training as a minister shines through. The lecture seems like a church sermon, although is on islam. I am curious if anyone would like to expound on the difference of his lecture style and the khutbah at our local mosques.
explain this:
Qur’an 3:110-You are the best of peoples ever raised up for mankind; you enjoin Al-Ma'ruf (i.e. Islamic Monotheism and all that Islam has ordained) and forbid Al-Munkar (polytheism, disbelief and all that Islam has forbidden), and you believe in Allah. And had the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians) believed, it would have been better for them; among them are some who have faith, but most of them are Al-Fasiqun (disobedient to Allah & rebellious against Allah's Command).
you may be looking for deeper meanings, you should probably find a scholar instead of fishing on youtube, that is if you're actually interested in truth.
The Lord bless you, and keep you: The Lord make his face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you: The Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace.
قال تعالى:
*{ وَيَعْلَمَ الَّذِينَ يُجَادِلُونَ فِي آيَاتِنَا مَا لَهُم مِّن مَّحِيصٍ }.*
الشورى 35
أي : لا محيد لهم عن بأسنا ونقمتنا ، فإنهم مقهورون بقدرتنا .
(ابن كثير رحمه الله )
Maansha Allah jazaka Allahu kheyr
People should ,American especially,buy and read his book.
Mansa Musa s ships arrived in what is now Cuba before Columbus as well.
Maybe all the Christians behind history’s hateful acts were acting in bad
faith; maybe they were violating the true principles of their own
religion; maybe they were out of touch with the peace-loving
teachings of the Good Shepherd of the sheep. And no one should
deny the amazing good that has been done in the name of Christ,
the countless acts of selfless love, the mind-boggling sacrifices
made to help those in need.
“Black” people were already here
Would you please make a lecture about the tens of cities existing today in America and having Arabic names ?? How come that you find a city with the name Sudan , another with the name Jordan , another with Omar , another with Mohammed , another with Tunis , another with Bagdad .... !!!!
You could readily spot them with google earth/maps.
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Sample 1 :
[ Bagdad
Arizona
Bagdad is a copper mining community and census-designated place in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States, in the western part of the state. It is one of only two remaining company towns in Arizona. The population was 1,876 at the 2010 census. Wikipedia ]
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Sample 2 :
[Sudan
Sudan is a city in Lamb County of West Texas, United States. The population was 1,039 at the 2000 census. Wikipedia]
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Sample 3 :
[Allah , AZ , United States
Hassayampa River Preserve ]
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Sample 4 :
[Jordan
City in Minnesota
Jordan is a city in Scott County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 5,470 at the 2010 census. Wikipedia ]
And tens more ....
You do realise that there are also cities/towns named Lisbon, London,Paris and with some other European, Nordic and Even Russian or African names, because the core population came from those original european,russian or african places, right!? There is a place called Little Sumalia because most of the people living there are Sumali and were forced to go to America because of the tribal/ethnic wars done by the warlonds.A town named after an Arabic/muslim town does not mean or prove that muslims arived in America first!? That is just a way of imigrants to name the place where they now live with what is known to them and to their culture to that they might feal "closer to home"...I´m quite shure that you might find some town called Babilonia...and that dosent mean that Babilonians were the first to arive there...and Hell´s Kitchen...is not really the devils/shaitan´s kitchen in Hell!! :)
I agree ...If AL Andulus would have been in existence..... Humans would have on Moon way before centuries.
Whatever you see around today in the development of Human race they were first begin by the Muslim.
The speakers name needs to be included in description..peace
@mawnyz1 Zheng He admiral or better known as Cheng Ho admiral in Malaysia and Indonesia was the first person that find amerika continent.Around 70 previous year Columbus erect the flag in American land,Laksamana Zheng He already reach there.And Zheng He was a good muslim.
The funny thing is that we (muslims) also believe in prophet Jesus Christ, Peace Be upon Him, and when He comes, well lemme just say, you will see the truth brother! May we meet in heaven! Peace be upon you.
I think this video should geting viral so it can hear to all non Muslim American. So they knew when Muslim were on American land. So they know about Muslim isn't new to the American
Nor what you spew, is it any better? God bless you and may His face shine upon you.
mashaallah this guy is inspiring
Mashallah. May Allah enlighten all.
why does its matter who's is the majority, isn't enough that we are all Americans united as one people.
Thank you very much you did explain enough.
Eye opening would be an under statement.
may Allah always bless all of you
He just admitted that the copper color people were here first, making this our land. Afro America!!! Aboriginals i.e., Indians. Hand over this land and put things back right with Mother God and this world will be peaceful again.
He is Muslim. He does not care about color.
newsflash, this random dude doesnt have the power to "hand over this land" and most white americans don't have the privilege of returning to europe even if they wanted to, since the only ways to get permanent residency or citizenship in most european countries is via a spouse, or a recent family member like a parent of grandparent lmao
Women are told to cover their head ONLY in worship, NOT in ordinary duties.
GREAT MASHALLAH
Jocelyn Sophia, Global University, West Philly I fully agree with you.May Allah Subhnwatala give your mental strength to defend Islam,also I pray to Allah Subhanwatala for you happy healthy long life.You are Great keep it up,as born Muslim I will be judge by Allah Subhanwatala,you are born Muslim like a innocent child.Allah subhanwatala already took away all your sins before your reverted to Islam.Slam to your family & your Brothers's wife.
Don't hate - to those who think this individual is inaccurate....Don't hate, congratulate.
تبارك الله
Excellent video.
GOD BLESS YOU BROTHER.
Sorry my writing mistake, "thru" is true !
The lost tribes of Isreal were those peoples who didn't know the scriptures at that time, the gentiles.
My question is why Islam contents that Jews did not really excist, Mozes was a moslim like David (Dawud) was,
whereas if it deals about Jezus, Islam says Jezua only meant the jews, when He talked about the lost tribes of Israël. Quite contradictorry.
Very interesting and this need to be taught more and exposed to the ignoratnt masses.
Salam alaikum.To be solely in Islam is firstly to establish faith in the unseen God, prophets, scriptures etc. Secondly to physically bow and prostrate in total submission on time regularly after purification and also follow other physical activities commanded and recommended in daily life and thirdly to self program with the scripture the holy Quran to identify and establish truth and justice and stand against falsehood, injustices and oppression. They will get their rewards from their Lord.
Unfortunately, history is recorded in books, so it may be difficult to convince you on what is fact and what is false. The mural was just an example to show that at least someone from the United States saw Islam as a contributor to civilization, along with Spain, Rome, Judea, etc. In terms of contribution, Islam did a lot. I went to an exhibit called 1001 Inventions while I was on a trip to Istanbul. Here's a brief introduction, with Sir Ben Kingsley as Al Jazari. watch?v=JZDe9DCx7Wk
nice lecture
The agreement content among others is about authority Cherokee tribe pursuant to trade, shipping, and cherokee rule at that time is follow Islamic law. U can see the Cherokees women closing their aurat whereas men folk wear turban.
Santa Claus converted to Islam.. KIDDING. Good video bro..
Subhan Allah wa behamdihi Subhan Allah hil Azeem
Thanks,!. Many believe blacks have done little to contribute to the betterment of society, but I don't see it that way. There has been some major knowledge discovered by blacks. NOT THEIR religion! I've seen discoveries made by ARABS, Chinese, Japanese and many other peoples around the world. The only religion, if I may call Christianity that (which it certainly is not a "religion") is to love one another and to see others better than themselves. Conduct is the major contribution. cont
Funny, I was invited to a mosque a few years ago. Was not allowed to wash and had to sit at the back. Half the people were giving funny or dirty looks. Like, what was I doing there.
There is no deity worthy of worship except Allah and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is His messenger
If you are grateful (syukur) then you should give (sadaqah)
BTW Brother Gerald Dirks (in the video) had a stroke. Please make dua for him.
Muhammad peace be upon him was 63. God guides whoever he will and make him an example for the rest of the mankind.
Yes, the founders of the United States have mainly referred to God as to how He's seen in Christianity. As for your last sentence, from what I have read of the Quran (Al Imran 84), it clearly states that Abraham, Issac, and Jacob were prophets of God. There's no "god of Islam." It's the same deity all throughout Judaism and Christianity, it's just that the beliefs surrounding God are different.
You'r God in tha Bible Jesus(Greeck) Methras born on Dec.25.
Jesus(Aramaic) in Quran was Muslim.
Salaam
This is a tip if thee i iceberg, truth cones to light to life
@melmais in what dream are u living in ?
What is this brothers name