How enslaved African Muslims resisted bondage through their faith and writing

As the US approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, two scholars revisit the rich legacy of American Muslims.

By: Nareman Amin, Michigan State University and Leila Tarakji, Michigan State University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: June 17, 2026

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Last Updated: 1 month ago

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By Nareman Amin, Michigan State University and Leila Tarakji, Michigan State University

Muslims in the United States often face negative stereotyping and suspicion. Especially in the years following 9/11, Muslims have been frequently cast as outsiders.

What many may not know is that Muslims have been part of the American story since its founding. Scholars estimate that as many as 30% of Africans who were enslaved and brought to the Americas …

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