“The Growth of Islam in the United States”
Islam is the third-largest religion in the United States after Christianity and Judaism. According to a study conducted in 2010, 0.9% of the population are Muslims, compared to 70.6% who follow Christianity, 22.8% who are unaffiliated with any religion, 1.9% who are Jews, 0.7% who are Buddhists, and 0.7% who are Hindus. A 2017 study indicates that 3.45 million Muslims live in the United States, representing approximately 1.1% of the total population
“Diversity Among American Muslims: Findings from Gallup and Institute for Social Policy Studies”
American Muslims come from diverse backgrounds. According to a 2009 Gallup poll, Islam is one of the most racially diverse religious groups in the United States. The Institute for Social Policy conducted a 2017 study that found American Muslims do not have a racial majority: 25% are Black, 24% are White, 18% are Asian, 18% are Arab, 7% are mixed race, and 5% are of Hispanic origin
“Demographics and History of American Muslims”
Additionally, 50% of Muslims were born in the United States while 50% are foreign-born. 86% of American Muslims are American citizens. American-born Muslims are largely African Americans, who make up about a quarter of the total Muslim population. Many of these have converted to Islam during the past few decades. The conversion of African Americans to Islam in urban areas has also contributed to its growth over the years, as well as its influence on Black culture and hip-hop music.
While it was estimated that between 10 to 30 percent of the slaves brought to colonial America from Africa were Muslims, Islam was strictly suppressed on plantations. Prior to the late 19th century, non-enslaved Muslims most documented in North America were traveling traders and sailors. From 1880 to… (text cut off)
“Religious Beliefs and Practices among American Muslims”
“According to a religious survey conducted in 2014, 64% of Muslims believe that religion is very important, compared to 58% of Catholics who believe the same. 31% of Muslims go to prayer at least once a week and 12% once or twice a month. Nearly a quarter of Muslims are converts to Islam (23%), primarily composed of people born in the United States. Of those who converted, 59% were African Americans and 34% were White. The majority of those who converted to Islam had left Protestantism (67%), followed by Roman Catholicism (10%), and 15% were not affiliated with any religion.”
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This survey shows that religion still plays an important role in the lives of many Muslims and confirms that Islam is one of the fastest-growing religions in the country.
Conversion to Islam is an interesting phenomenon, especially with the increasing number of Americans searching for spiritual safety and direction towards religious faiths. As the numbers mentioned indicate, African Americans represent a high percentage of those who convert to Islam, indicating the important role that Islam plays in the lives of this community.
This survey reflects that religion still plays an important role in people’s lives, and that Islam is gaining popularity in the United States. these numbers reflect the increasing desire to search for inner and spiritual peace and to find meaning in life in a world where time and modern life are accelerating.
