Schedule a Presentation about Muslim Americans

This presentation begins with basic terminology and demographics of Muslims in the United States and the world, describes the major beliefs and practices of Islam, including major Muslim holidays. It also addresses common misconceptions about Islam and Muslims and describes its relation other religions, including Judaism and Christianity. (45, 60, or 90 minutes)

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Most Americans are unaware of the long history of Muslims in the United States. This presentation covers that history beginning with the substantial and documented presence of Muslims among enslaved Africans in the Americas. It then describes the rediscovery of Islam among African Americans in the 20th century and the successive waves of immigration that brought Muslims to our country beginning in the late 1800’s. The presentation concludes by highlighting notable American Muslims today. (45, 60 or 90 minutes)

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This presentation shows how the Muslim world has related to, influenced, and interacted with other cultures from its beginning and describes the many contributions made by Muslims. Particularly during the medieval Golden Age of Islam, Muslims made major contributions in diverse fields, including art, architecture, music, mathematics, medicine, astronomy, and even cuisine, clothing, and furniture. (45, 60 or 90 minutes)

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The role of Muslim women and Islam’s view of women is one of the most widely misunderstood and misrepresented aspects of the religion and its practitioners. This presentation describes the diversity of status of Muslim women today throughout the world, and highlights examples of notable Muslim women. It describes normative Qur’anic and prophetic teachings about the role and responsibilities of Muslim women, and explains issues such as the head scarf and gender relations. (45, 60 or 90 minutes)

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This presentation begins by defining and examining both historic and contemporary sources which contribute to Islamophobia. It then looks at ways that Islamophobia is disseminated, including through the media, Hollywood, politicians, the internet and social media among others. It concludes with strategies for countering Islamophobia through education and interfaith engagement. (45-60 minutes)

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This presentation provides an overview on the topic of Ramadan and fasting, including a description of the month and the lunar calendar, the purpose and goals of fasting, how the fast functions, a look at a typical day in the life of a fasting person, and exemptions from fasting. The presentation also describes some of the challenges for fasting students and how best to accommodate them, and concludes with a description of the holiday which celebrates the end of the fast, Eid ul-Fitr. (45-60 minutes)

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This presentation focuses on the importance of understanding one another’s differences through engagement and dialogue. While we use Muslims and Islam as the primary example of a group characterized by ill-informed stereotypes, we end the presentation by stressing the overall message of respect and inclusion for all. This presentation is available for assemblies only. (45-60 minutes)

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This presentation allows you to pick a topic that is not included above. After you select this presentation, we will contact you to discuss the details of your custom presentation. To schedule, please complete the form at the bottom of this page.