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Muslims make up about 6% of the population of the United States and the majority of the conversions are in the African American community.
Many converted African Americans view Christianity as “the white mans religion” and black must convert to Islam to recover their ethnic heritage.
Once converted black Muslims views on the world changed:
Said ” Christianity is a fool in the hands of the white slave masters to control the minds of black people.
The only hope for black people is total separation and self-reliance.
Men were drawn to the nation of Islam because of male dominance. Typical African American churches tend to be led by women with a central male figure.
Islam may be seen as a way to redefine ones manhood.
Men in the prisons convert to Islam not because of Allah but the brotherhood
Qumran stresses unity and brotherhood.
Many Muslims today believe black Muslims in society are judged by appearance and are stereotyped by the media, ex movies, talk shows, whatever the case maybe.
Today black Muslims are just misunderstood. Say wrongful actions by a few Muslims are attributed to a whole population.
Ceremonial and Interview Information
My aunts personal reason for converting to Muslim was because of the teachings the religion actually show you how to be a better person other than just tell you.
Self-improvement courses are given , how to dress, how to cook your food even how to clean.
She said she and her sisters believe being Muslim helps you t be a better person overall.
Men have more respect for women, women do not touch doors and men walk women to their cars.
Muslims today say they just want to fully be free and to have equal justice under the law.
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