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August 28, 2006

America's Muslims Aren't as Assimilated as You Think

Topics: Understanding Islam

Jihad Watch has this very important piece with a link to the WaPo article that the discussion addresses. If you are one of those that believe both that American Muslims are more assimilated than European Muslims and that American Muslims identify themselves with being Americans over being Muslims - you better guess again, because you're wrong.

This item by Geneive Abdo accurately notes the proverbial "circling of the wagons" that has taken place in Muslim communities in America since September 11, 2001, and the consequent revival of interest in Islamic traditions; it is unsurprising, but nonetheless helpful to have documented again the fact that Muslims favor their identity as Muslims over an identity as Americans.

Continue reading this piece at Jihad Watch, where you'll find examples of offerings from imams that young American Muslims are following - such as this patriotic Muslim tidbit: "Thus, my message to the Muslim ummah is that we should not forsake dignifying the Prophet (SAWS) under any circumstance. On the other hand, my message to the West is that the value of freedom of speech should be adapted to Muslim values."

And what is the largest so-called moderate Muslim group in America, CAIR, plan for freedom of speech and American laws?

Posted by Richard at August 28, 2006 5:25 PM

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