On the Brighter Side

http://www.esinislam.com/Matters_of_fact/Islam_flourishing_among_the_African_Americans_despite_US_discriminations.htm



Islam is the fastest-growing religion in the United States, particularly among African Americans, who are undeterred by the government’s increased scrutiny of Muslims since the September 11, 2001 attacks, according to a Reuters article.

Muslim converts from the American black community say they embraced the Islamic religion because of the disciplines of its prayers, its emphasis on worshippers’ submission to Allah (SWT) and its affinity with people who are oppressed.

Some black Muslim converts are also suspicious of the U.S. government’s warnings about the emergence of new enemies since the 9/11 attacks because of memories of how authorities demonized civil rights leaders Martin Luther King and Malcolm X. As a result, they are willing to embrace Islam as a legitimate alternative to Christianity, the majority religion among U.S. blacks.

A new black Muslim convert in Atlanta told Reuters he embraced Islam when he visited Africa for the first time. After reading the holy Qur’an, Mark King says he realized that its blessed teachings were similar to his own beliefs, not least in fighting injustice.