The Increasing Conversion to Islam Since 9/11: A Study of White American Muslim Converts in Northwest Ohio
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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-bgsu13006751012021-08-03T05:29:32Z The Increasing Conversion to Islam Since 9/11: A Study of White American Muslim Converts in Northwest Ohio Esseissah, Khaled M. American Studies Ethnic Studies Religion Religious Conversion to Islam since 9/11 White American Muslim Converts Northwest Ohio <p>This thesis explores the trajectories of conversion to Islam among White Americans after 9/11 in Northwest Ohio by analyzing the social and cultural forces that influenced these individuals' conversion experiences, relationships with pre-9/11 converts, and interactions with the rest of American society. This research project addresses two significant themes that are related to the increasing conversion to Islam in Northwest Ohio after the tragic attacks of September 11th. First, I argue that the increase of Anglo- Americans' conversion to Islam was a reflection of their dissatisfaction with some of the social, cultural, and religious practices in present America. In the narratives of my informants, I identify a number of motivational factors such as social protest and marriage, especially for women, as major reasons for the conversions of Americans to Islam. Second, I discuss the ways in which American converts to Islam act as critics of immigrant Muslims, especially non- practicing Muslims. I examine how their disappointment with transnational Muslims motivates them to establish a distinct American Muslims' religious identity that speaks to their cultural and social needs. </p><p>Overall, the result of my research indicates that post-9/11 Ohioan Muslim converts are happy and satisfied with their new faith despite all the challenges they face in America. Apparently, Islam provided them with theological satisfaction as well as spiritual fulfillment that give them peace of mind and a sense of tranquility.</p> 2011-03-21 English text Bowling Green State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1300675101 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=bgsu1300675101 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws. |
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The Increasing Conversion to Islam Since 9/11: A Study of White American Muslim Converts in Northwest Ohio |
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