Presentations

Help supplement education about Muslims while countering stereotypes. Topics include Muslims and their faith in the modern world, Muslim contributions in diverse fields, Muslim history in the United States, the role and status of Muslim women, and Ramadan and fasting.

GETTING TO KNOW MUSLIM Americans AND THEIR FAITH

Muslims are an important part of the social fabric of America. This presentation introduces audiences to basic facts about Muslims and their faith, as well as how Muslim Americans live their faith in a religiously diverse United States.

A history of
Muslim Americans

Muslims have been a part of U.S. history for centuries, but most Americans are unaware of this fact. In this presentation, we depict the substantial, documented presence of Muslims among enslaved Africans in the Americas, describe both the successive waves of immigration that have brought Muslims to our country from the 19th century on and the rediscovery of Islam among African Americans in the 20th century, and highlight notable Muslim Americans today.

MUSLIM CONTRIBUTIONS TO CIVILIZATION

Many different peoples and cultures have contributed to world civilization, and it is important to acknowledge all of them. Contributions made by Muslims, particularly those made during the Golden Age of Islam in medieval times, have often failed to be fully recognized and acknowledged. This presentation offers a small glimpse at some of this often-ignored history, including some of the areas where Muslims made significant contributions, including art, architecture, science, math, medicine, astronomy, chemistry, physics, navigation, geography, literature, and philosophy, among countless other fields.

MUSLIM WOMEN BEYOND THE STEREOTYPES​

One of the most misunderstood areas in Islam is the topic of women. From misconceptions about women’s role and rights, to images of Muslim women covered in black from head to foot, this is a topic that is often stereotyped in public perceptions. This presentation sheds light on common stereotypes about Muslim women, the history behind them, and strategies for dispelling them.

AN OVERVIEW OF RAMADAN AND FASTING​

Ramadan is an important time for Muslims. This presentation introduces audiences to basic facts about Ramadan, as well as how it impacts Muslim students.