Muslims and Race Relations in America Dr. Ishaq Zahid

USA: 17 th Century – 1960s Racism and ethnic discrimination in the United States – a Major Issue Legally sanctioned racism against Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, Latin Americans

Xenophobia Jews Irish Poles Italians

Racially and Ethnically structured institutions slavery, Indian Wars, Native American reservations, segregation, and internment camps

Hate Groups Today 1,007 known hate groups: Neo-Nazis, Klansmen, white nationalists, neo-Confederates, racist skinheads, black separatists, border vigilantes Since 2000, the number of hate groups has increased by 67 percent

Antigovernment “Patriot” movement The number of “Patriot” groups, including armed militias, has grown 813 percent since Obama was elected – from 149 in 2008 to 1,360 in 2012

Islamophobia Thirty-seven groups dedicated to spreading anti-Islam prejudice in America were funded at least $119,662,719 in total revenue between 2008 and 2011 (CAIR) _____________________________ “Money and Power can buy hate, but not the Love!”

Anti-Islam Bills In , 78 bills/amendments designed to vilify Islamic religious practices were introduced in the legislatures of 29 states and the U.S. Congress. Seventy-three of the bills were introduced solely by Republicans. Anti-Islam bills are now law in seven states.

Patriots Act Authorize indefinite detentions of immigrants; Search a home or business without the occupant’s consent or knowledge FBI can search phone, , and financial records without a court order Expanded access to business records, including library and financial records.

National Defense Authorization Act §§ , which affirm provisions authorizing the indefinite military detention of civilians, including U.S. citizens, contained in the Authorization for Use of Military Force

Universal Brotherhood in Islam

Islamic Theology There is no god, but GOD Allah is Arabic name for God with no plural or gender All beautiful names belong to Him “Shirk” (idoltary, polytheism) is an unforgiveable sin in Islam

Universal Islam Life has a purpose. The Core of the Message of all Messengers of God is the same: Worship and obey God as taught by His Messengers All Prophets including Adam, Noah, Abraham, Ishaq, Ishmael, Israel, Moses, Jesus, Muhammad were Muslims! (peace be on them all)

From the Same Parents “O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that ye may know each other. Verily the most honored of you in the sight of God is (he who is) the most righteous of you. And God has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things).” (The Glorious Quran, 49:13)

Human Equality in Islam Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: "No Arab has any superiority over a non-Arab, nor does a non-Arab have any superiority over an Arab. Nor does a white man have any superiority over a black man, or the black man any superiority over the white man. You are all the children of Adam, and Adam was created from clay.“ (Saheeh Muslim)

Slavery Eliminated Slaves freed by paying money Freeing As a recompense to Sin Marriages solely based on righteousness Treat Slaves as brothers/sisters A green revolution!!!

Respect What Others Respect Islam forbids Muslims to insult any religious symbol or deity of any religion. “If it had been God's plan, they would not have taken false gods: but We made you not one to watch over their doings, nor are you set over them to dispose of their affairs. Revile not ye those whom they call upon besides God, lest they out of spite revile God in their ignorance. Thus have We made alluring to each people its own doings. In the end will they return to their Lord, and We shall then tell them the truth of all that they did.” (The Holy Quran, 6: )

No Compulsion in Religion “Let there be no compulsion in religion. Truth stands out clear from Error. Whoever rejects evil and believes in God has grasped the most trustworthy hand-hold, that never breaks. And God hears and knows all things.” (The Glorious Quran, )

Rahmah For All Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be on him) said: "Those who show Rahmah have Allah's Rahmah shown to them. Have Rahmah on those here on earth, and the One there in Heaven will have Rahmah on you." (Imam Ahmad) Rahmah => Love, Compassion & mercy

Rights of the Neighbor “He who believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him be kind to his neighbor; and he who believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him show hospitality to his guest; and he who believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him either speak good or remain silent". “He is not a perfect believer, who goes to bed full and knows that his neighbor is hungry.”

Muslims, Race & Ethnicity 1.7 Billion Muslims of all races & ethnicity Problems exist, but Opportunities Abound Daily Congregational Prayers Yearly Hajj

American Muslims No scientific data First generation immigrants American Born Afro-Americans & Latin Americans