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Jan 1, 1178
"Sung Document"
The "Sung Doucment", was an ancient Chinese piece of writing; that entailed the journey of Muslim sailors. These Muslim sailors were on their way to Mu-Lan-Pi (America). -
Feb 2, 1310
Abu Bakar
Abu Makar; Muslim King, organizes multiple trips across the sea, to the New World. -
Mar 3, 1312
Up the Mississippi
African Muslims (Mandinga) arrive in the Gulf Of Mexico, looking to explore more of the USA. In doing so, they end up using the Mississippi River as their access point. -
Jan 5, 1530
US Economies Backbone
More the 3%, of the estimated 10 million people that arrived in America as slaves, were Muslim. These Muslims played a large role in the American Economy during this time period. -
No More Slaves
US congress prohibits the importing of Slaves after January 1st, 1807. Many Muslim slaves set free. -
Making American History
Yarrow Mamount, a Muslim slave is set free in Washington DC. This man repordetly lived till the age of 128, and is know as one of the oldest people in American History today. -
Making Waves
The USA cavalry hires a Muslim by the name of Hajji Ali, to attempt to raise and breed camels in Arizona. First hiring of a Muslim by a recognized American group. -
Civil War Artifacts
During the civil war, the "Scorched Earth" policy, which was adapted by the North, swept the nation. The idea was to burn all churches, schools, farms and colleges. The librarians at the University of Alabama managed to recover one book, from the debris of their college being destroyed. This one book, was a very rare copy of the Qur'an, and was kept by military general Croxton. -
First Converted
Reverend Norman, a methodist missionary converts to Islam. He is among the first of anglo-americans to convert to Islam. -
Useful Propoganda
The American Islamic Propoganda Movement is founded by Muhammad Alexander Russel Web. He is one of the first white Americans to convert, promote, and practice Islam in America. -
First Mosque in America
Albanian Muslims in Maine, USA, build the first Mosque in America. This is known as one of the first associations of Muslims in the United States. -
Pittsburgh Joins the Revolution
African American Muslims build the first Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh PA. -
Nation of Islam
Nation of Islam or NOI is formed in the USA. This organization was formed by Wallace Ford, and worked to promote Islam as a way of life. -
Wanting Recognition
Muslims serving for the USA, sue the fedreal government. These Muslims are against the fact that Islam is not recognized as a legitimate religion in the USA. After they sued the federal government, Islam became a recognized religion. -
US Politics (UMA)
The United Muslims of America is founded in California. This organization was founded to get Muslims voices heard in US politics. -
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As time goes on.....
As time has gone on, many more Islamic groups have popped up in America. 9/11 played a large role in Islam culture amongst society today. Media has percieved this "group" of people as dangerous and not like us. It is important that we look at where they have evolved from, and not judge them based on one single event.
