Muslim American Discrimination on the Rise Two Decades After 9/11 by Bloomberg Quicktake is used under fair-use.
Introduction to Murfreesboro, TN
After serving as a worship and religious center for the Muslim community in Rutherford County, Tennessee since the 1980s, the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro made plans and was approved to expand their physical building. The expansion plans were quickly met with opposition and hostility throughout the community grew as evidenced by verbal attacks and acts of violence. State and federal lawsuits were filed, with the litigations eventually appealing to the United States Supreme Court. Ultimately, the mosque was allowed to open and continues to be a outlet for the community to gather. |
Introduction to New York, NY
Almost a decade after the 9/11 terrorist attacks, a development group in New York City submitted a proposal to build a Muslim community center and mosque near ground zero. National controversy arose as a result. Mass protests occurred in the city and politicians began publicly taking sides. Even with widespread opposition, the project was approved by the city and moved forward. However, lawsuits and changes in the plans delayed the project. Ultimately, construction began on a condominium building located on half of the site. The other half of the site was reserved for building an Islamic community center. However, neither project has been completed. |
Introduction to Houston, TX The utilization of social media, and misinformation spread about the islamic culture creates a plethora of issues for the growth of the islamic community throughout the country. In Houston, at the Da'wah Islamic Center protesters came out to voice their opinion on the opening of their new library. Here, multiple people yelling and holding up crude islamophobic signs displayed how they felt about the Muslim community. Thankfully, actions were taken, and the voices of the islamic center and Muslims around the area were taken into account. |
Introduction to Carmel, IN For many years, the Al Salem Foundation has been in search of a new place to call home. With a growing muslim congregation, its facility at the time was not adequate enough to meet the needs of the group. Unfortunately, with very few sellers in the community willing to work with the idea of building a mosque, this group struggled to find a new home. With several potential areas available many sellers gave the impression that the land was for sale but just not for the Al Salem Foundation (Fittes, 2018). |
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