In popular culture
An-All American Muslim
This show was aired on the TLC (The Learning Channel). The show focused on Muslim Americans living in Dearborn, Michigan. The reason why the largest population of Muslims live in Dearborn, Michigan is because during their immigration, cars were being manufactured and that lured them.The show depicted them living their daily lives while living there Islamic Religion. Moreover, living with the stereotypes that many other cultures have created after 9/11. The show was canceled due to low ratings.
King Fahd MOSQUEThis Mosque is located in Culver City, California and was a gift from Saudi Arabia to Southern California. It is all open all day, for the five prayers that are recited daily. They host events and give tours to the public when requested. The Mosque is built in traditionally Muslim style. They offer classes to teach the public about the misconceptions that other faiths might have.
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Aga Khan MUSEUM
Toronto, Canada opened the first Islamic Museum in North America. The name of the museum is Aga Khan. Its name comes from Prince Karim Al Husseini. The museum is located on seventeen acres and was designed by Fumihiko Maki, a Japanese Architecture. It resembles a Grecian building because of it being completely white, The museum two decades to build. It holds painting, artifacts, and sculptures dedicated to the Islamic Culture.
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Parody of islam
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"Inside King Fahad Mosque in Culver City,CA By:Fareed." YouTube. YouTube. Web. 4 Mar. 2015. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsBHiLIaGZs>.
"All American Muslim S01E01 How to Marry a Muslim." YouTube. YouTube. Web. 4 Mar. 2015. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCoweUI3hpY>.
"TLC Premieres 'All-American Muslim' Reality TV Show." USATODAY.COM. Web. 4 Mar. 2015. <http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/religion/story/2011-11-13/american-muslim-tv-show-tlc/51170778/1>.
"Islam and Popular Culture: An Inside Islam Recap." Inside Islam. 30 July 2012. Web. 4 Mar. 2015. <http://insideislam.wisc.edu/2012/07/islam-and-popular-culture-an-inside-islam-recap/>.
Reporter, Daily. "Celebs Boycott Lowe's for Pulling Ads from Muslim Reality Show after Campaigns Call the Show 'Muslim Mitigating Propaganda'" Mail Online. Associated Newspapers. Web. 8 Mar. 2015. <http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2073420/Russell-Simmons-defends-All-American-Muslim-reality-celebs-boycott-Lowes.html>.
"Culver City Neighborhoods on Walk Score." Walk Score. Web. 8 Mar. 2015. <https://www.walkscore.com/CA/Culver_City>.
"Inside King Fahad Mosque in Culver City,CA By:Fareed." YouTube. YouTube. Web. 4 Mar. 2015. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsBHiLIaGZs>.
"All American Muslim S01E01 How to Marry a Muslim." YouTube. YouTube. Web. 4 Mar. 2015. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCoweUI3hpY>.
"TLC Premieres 'All-American Muslim' Reality TV Show." USATODAY.COM. Web. 4 Mar. 2015. <http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/news/religion/story/2011-11-13/american-muslim-tv-show-tlc/51170778/1>.
"Islam and Popular Culture: An Inside Islam Recap." Inside Islam. 30 July 2012. Web. 4 Mar. 2015. <http://insideislam.wisc.edu/2012/07/islam-and-popular-culture-an-inside-islam-recap/>.
Reporter, Daily. "Celebs Boycott Lowe's for Pulling Ads from Muslim Reality Show after Campaigns Call the Show 'Muslim Mitigating Propaganda'" Mail Online. Associated Newspapers. Web. 8 Mar. 2015. <http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2073420/Russell-Simmons-defends-All-American-Muslim-reality-celebs-boycott-Lowes.html>.
"Culver City Neighborhoods on Walk Score." Walk Score. Web. 8 Mar. 2015. <https://www.walkscore.com/CA/Culver_City>.