Muslims

Muslim Nation

 Muslims make up about 6% of the population of the United States and the majority of the conversions are in the African American community.

 Many converted African Americans view Christianity as "the white mans religion" and black must convert to Islam to recover their ethnic heritage.

 Once converted black Muslims views on the world changed:

 Said " Christianity is a fool in the hands of the white slave masters to control the minds of black people.

 The only hope for black people is total separation and self-reliance.

 Men were drawn to the nation of Islam because of male dominance. Typical African American churches tend to be led by women with a central male figure.

 Islam may be seen as a way to redefine ones manhood.

 Men in the prisons convert to Islam not because of Allah but the brotherhood

 Qumran stresses unity and brotherhood.

 Many Muslims today believe black Muslims in society are judged by appearance and are stereotyped by the media, ex movies, talk shows, whatever the case maybe.

 Today black Muslims are just misunderstood. Say wrongful actions by a few Muslims are attributed to a whole population.

Ceremonial and Interview Information

 My aunts personal reason for converting to Muslim was because of the teachings the religion actually show you how to be a better person other than just tell you.

 Self-improvement courses are given , how to dress, how to cook your food even how to clean.

 She said she and her sisters believe being Muslim helps you t be a better person overall.

 Men have more respect for women, women do not touch doors and men walk women to their cars.

 Muslims today say they just want to fully be free and to have equal justice under the law.

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