American Muslim Women: Negotiating Race, Class, and Gender within the Ummah (Religion, Race, and Ethnicity)

American Muslim Women: Negotiating Race, Class, and Gender within the Ummah is a groundbreaking ethnographic study that sheds light on the complex dynamics of race, class, and gender within the American Muslim community.

Through in-depth interviews with African American and South Asian immigrant Muslim women in Chicago and Atlanta, Jamillah Karim uncovers the ways in which these women navigate and negotiate their identities within the ummah, or Muslim community. The book reveals how Islamic ideals of racial harmony and equality create hopeful possibilities for interethnic solidarity in a time of increased tensions between native-born Americans and immigrants.

It also highlights the ways in which women from different ethnic backgrounds come together to advocate for gender justice, challenging America's race and class hierarchies. With its nuanced analysis and well-written prose, American Muslim Women is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of identity and community within the American Muslim experience.

Whether you are a scholar of Islamic studies, a student of race and gender, or simply someone interested in learning more about the experiences of Muslim women in America, this book will provide valuable insights into the lives of contemporary American Muslim women.