Muslims were part of America’s story long before the republic began
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On America's two hundred fiftieth anniversary, historians are highlighting an overlooked chapter: Muslims were part of both the nation's founding population and its early labor force. According to Iqbal Akhtar, an associate professor of religious studies at Florida International University writing in The Conversation, this Islamic presence has been central to America's foundational story, even if it's been largely overlooked. It's a reminder that religious diversity in America isn't a modern phenomenon—it runs through centuries of history.
Source: https://theconversation.com/muslims-were-part-of-americas...
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