Islamic American Heritage

by Muhammed Al-Ahari, Nazzie Pater-Rov

Overview

This book provides five lessons about Muslims who traveled to and explored America before the colonies were established, and five lessons about Muslims who lived in America during the colonial days. Each lesson is accompanied by study questions and creative extension activities. The material is designed to provide provoke discussion about issues debated in American history. Additional related extension materials are available for free at www.islamicschoolresources.comThis is the only textbook for Muslim children that will allow students to learn another view of American history. They will learn about Muslim heroes such as Khashkhash ibn Saeed, Mansa Abu Bakr II, and Estevanico, Anthony Van Salee, and Yusef Ben Ali. Students will learn about the legend of Queen Califia, the legends of the Melungeons, Columbus' relationship with Muslims, and the Moor Sundry Act of 1790.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781721768486
Publisher:	CreateSpace Publishing
Publication date:	06/21/2018
Pages:	86
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.22(d)

About the Author

Nazzie Pater-Rov was born to an American convert mother and Iranian immigrant father. She was raised as a Muslim in Washington, DC. She later came to learn that her mother's 10th great grandfather was the first settler of Brooklyn, NY and was the son of a Dutch convert. As a teacher, this story encouraged her to research and teach Muslim students about the history of Islam in America. It is her hope that this series of books will provide a sense of identity and pride through the narrative of a Muslim American heritage.