Journey into America: the challenge of Islam

Muslim odyssey

Part I. American identity. Defining American identity ; Searching for American identity

Part II. Islam in America. African Americans as first Muslims ; Immigrant Muslims : living the American dream/American nightmare ; Muslim converts : shame and honor in a time of excess

Part III. Adjusting and adapting. Jews and Muslims : bridging a great divide ; Mormons and Muslims : getting to know you ; The importance of being America

Appendix : personal reflections on the fieldwork