Muslim Prayer in American Public Life explores the complexities of maintaining devout Islamic rituals in post-9/11 America, drawing on an original survey of 350 Muslims and examples from literature, poetry, film, television shows, and social media posts. It examines the various ways practicing Muslims navigate their ritual obligations within a predominantly secular society and the diverse challenges they confront regarding prayer in public settings.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 07 August 2024
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc

Observant Muslims in post-9/11 America face the challenge of navigating their ritualistic obligation of prayer in a society that is not always understanding or accepting of these practices. In her book, "Muslim Prayer in American Public Life," Rose Aslan seeks to answer this question and explores the complexities of maintaining devout Islamic rituals in this context. Drawing on an original survey of 350 Muslims as well as examples from literature, poetry, film, television shows, and social media posts, the book provides an in-depth examination of the lived experiences of Muslim prayer practices in the United States today. It explores the various ways practicing Muslims navigate their ritual obligations within a predominantly secular society and the diverse challenges they confront regarding prayer in public settings such as schools, workplaces, media representations, religious debates, and protest movements. Aslan shows how Muslims employ creative adaptations to prayer in secular spaces that are not designed to accommodate religious needs. Despite facing discrimination, they assert their identity and claim belonging in the United States through embodied spiritual acts. Muslim Prayer in American Public Life illustrates how Muslims strive to maintain their faith within an ever-evolving American national context.

Muslim Prayer in American Public Life

Muslim Prayer in American Public Life is a book that explores the complexities of maintaining devout Islamic rituals in post-9/11 America. It is written by Rose Aslan and draws on an original survey of 350 Muslims as well as examples from literature, poetry, film, television shows, and social media posts. The book provides an in-depth examination of the lived experiences of Muslim prayer practices in the United States today. It explores the various ways practicing Muslims navigate their ritual obligations within a predominantly secular society and the diverse challenges they confront regarding prayer in public settings such as schools, workplaces, media representations, religious debates, and protest movements. Aslan shows how Muslims employ creative adaptations to prayer in secular spaces that are not designed to accommodate religious needs. Despite facing discrimination, they assert their identity and claim belonging in the United States through embodied spiritual acts. Muslim Prayer in American Public Life illustrates how Muslims strive to maintain their faith within an ever-evolving American national context.

Weight: 544g
Dimension: 226 x 152 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780190079222