Islam Is A Foreign Country American Muslims And The Global Crisis Of Authority
Book Description
In a world where identity and belonging intersect with faith and citizenship, American Muslims navigate complex questions that resonate far beyond religious boundaries. Zareena Grewal takes readers into the heart of these contemporary struggles, following young American Muslims as they search for authentic spiritual grounding while wrestling with their place in both American society and the global Islamic community.
Through intimate portraits of devout youth traveling within international Islamic networks, this exploration reveals how modern believers seek to reconcile their deep religious convictions with their American identity. These young seekers, often feeling disconnected from mainstream American culture, embark on journeys that illuminate the intricate web of relationships connecting local mosques to the broader Muslim world.
Grewal examines the fundamental tensions these communities face: the pull between embracing American belonging and maintaining connections to the global umma, the question of who holds legitimate religious authority, and the challenge of making Islam feel at home in America. By placing these contemporary dilemmas within the broader context of America's history of religious and racial exclusion, the book offers fresh perspectives on citizenship, spiritual authenticity, and cultural integration.
This thoughtful analysis speaks to anyone grappling with questions of identity, belonging, and the search for spiritual home in an interconnected yet divided world. It illuminates how faith communities navigate the space between local roots and global connections in their quest for meaning and acceptance.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~11 hours)
📄 Length: 395 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore SOCIAL SCIENCE
- ✓ Explore Soziale Integration
- ✓ Explore General
- ✓ Explore Etniska relationer
- ✓ Explore Muslimin
- ✓ Explore RELIGION
- ✓ Explore Religious life
- ✓ Explore Ummah (Islam)
