Experience Their Stories
Our stories are carefully developed by our scholars, they reflect new and original scholarly research, and each is narrated by our scholars, in their voice.
The Origins of Muslim Jazz Music
Learn about the forgotten Muslim contributions to early jazz music featuring Dr. Nathan Lean, author of a forthcoming book on the history of Muslim jazz musicians.
America's First Mosque
Dr. Sally Howell, historian of Muslims in America at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, tells the story of the Ford Motor Plant and the unity of the Muslim workers and faith leaders that helped to build the first mosque in America.
How Islam Influenced Blues Music
Dr. Sylviane Diouf, visiting scholar at the Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice at Brown University describes the Islamic connection to the blues.
The Mosque as an Islamic Institution
Dr. Kambiz GhaneaBassiri, Professor of Religion at Carleton College tells the story of the origin of the mosque in the Qur'an and Islamic history, highlighting the most important mosques throughout history and describes the main purpose of mosques.