All-American: 45 American Men on Being Muslim

What image comes to mind when you think of American Muslim men? Do you think of attorneys, poets, gay men, transgendered men, scientists, actors, doctors, teachers, and writers? I was really surprised by the variety of American Muslims that appear in this book. I was hooked from the first sentence: "I was washing dishes in the kitchen when I stopped believing in God." Just like many occupations are represented, a variety of faith also appear. Some writers question the existence of God, some converted to Muslim, and some grew up Muslim. Appropriately titled, "All-American" will open readers eyes to American Muslims who have the variety of backgrounds, experiences, and faith that are seen in all Americans.

The Muslim Next Door: The Qur'an, the Media, and That Veil Thing by Sumbul Ali-Karamali

Ali-Karamali presents a down to Earth introduction to the Muslim faith. She covers the Qur’an, a brief history of Islam, Muslim reactions to 9/11, and common misconceptions about Islam. While this isn’t a complete history of Islam, Ali-Karamali’s insights are sure to create a new understand of Islam and American Muslims.