The Beginning of the Story
Islam in America did not begin with modern mosques or national organizations. Its roots reach back to enslaved African Muslims who were brought to America and struggled to preserve pieces of their faith, language, literacy, and identity under extremely difficult conditions.
Early Muslim Presence
Muslims arrived in America through forced migration, especially through the transatlantic slave trade.
Faith Under Pressure
Many Muslims faced pressure to abandon their religious practices, names, languages, and identities.
A Hidden Legacy
Their story shows that Islam has been part of American history for centuries, even when it was ignored.