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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 for “"Islam in America"”.
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Religious Identity, Ideology, and Dilemma of Bangladeshi Muslims in Atlanta
… the religious life of Bangladeshi Muslims in Atlanta, Georgia. Previous research recognized a significant clash between secular nationalistic ideology and Islamic ideology in Bangladesh and elsewhere; therefore, this research focuses on Atlanta’s Bangladeshi Muslims’ identity and ideology …
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American Muslim Philanthropy in Flux: Effects of Community Building and Identity Formation
American Muslim Philanthropy in flux is concerned with several interlinked ideas. From a discussion of how American Muslim communities have emerged, to the role of identity and philanthropy in creating them, this study is a careful examination of the central role that philanthropy has played in …
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The Imam's charisma: an analysis of Imam Warith Deen Mohammed's leadership
This dissertation examines the concept of charismatic leadership and authority during Imam Warith Deen Mohammed’s leadership of the Nation of Islam, beginning in 1975. It focuses primarily on his interpretation of Islam, with considerable implications for his status as one of the first prominent …
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The African-American Islamic Renaissance and the Rise of the Nation of Islam
<p>This dissertation examines African-American Islamic culture from 1920 through 1959, a period I label the "African-American Islamic Renaissance" (AAIR). The AAIR is characterized by a significant increase in interest in Islam, extreme diversity in views about Islam, and the absence of a single …