Islam in America: The American Crescent - 19 Oct 08 - Part 4

In the first episode of a special two-part film Rageh Omaar looks at why Islam has come to be described by some people as a "very American faith".

He traces its history in the US and talks to American Muslims about how their belief is compatible with the principles of American democracy.

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[jan9730]

to all the chirstian who are using bad words about out PROPHET(S.A.W.W)....we can't talk like this about ur Esa(a.s)(jesus for you)...bcuz he was true phrophet and we believe in him and we respect him.......and all muslims don't get angry on wat they says...just be cool....it's is our faith that we must believe on all prophet and respect all religions..and mostly all human biengs

[javee727]

God bless you Rageh!... I loved this documentary when it first came out a couple of years ago. Now I am "re-visiting" it in light of this so-called "burn a Qur'an Day" event a christian group is organizing in Florida. The brief knowledge shared in this video is just a glimpse of how much americans still need to learn about Islam.

May Allah continue blessing you with the good health, strength and wisdom you need to continue your great work as a journalist !!

[MegaMan123ABC]

Muslims, why are you all swearing back at the non-believers?

It's not how we communicate. LOL

Let them swear as much as they like. Later on,

they'll know what they said was pointless. XD

[Shaheed1993]

@michael1956able Explain yourself... What is truly meant by the "holy spirit". What makes you Christians so exclusive to God ?

Before there was even Christianity or Jesus, there were God chosen people like Abraham. Monotheism was already there before. Do you consider your faith as monotheistic ?

And btw, Jesus came from a lineage of prophets which stemmed from Abraham and Isaac. Without these important people, Jesus wont even exist !!!

[michael1956able]

@Napoleon501ste The holy spirit is the proof that god exist.It is a gift from god for believing that Jesus is his son .I know this because god blessed me with the holy spirit 2 years ago.If you excect jesus into your heart,God will send you his holy spirit and you will know the Truth also,but first you have to believe that god IS.

[michael1956able]

God is a spirit and must be worshiped in the spirit.The holy spirit is a gift from god for believing that jesus is is son.,Not one muslim has the holy spirit because they are non-believers and cannot worship the True God.

[1Littleagger]

I see nothing wrong with these Islam believers.They are not like the ones in the

uk preaching hate and murder of others.I think if this is there true belief and lifestyle they are no different than Christian belief.I could live next to them and not feel like I had to be defensive.I wish them the best.

[karz12]

so what if he had a copy of the koran, the constitution isnt based on it..

[Bellvista2]

The question is. Will she also laugh if a comedian makes a joke about Muhammed or well she say that this is not garantued by the constitution.

[ProgressiveAudio]

I notice they don't bring up the Koran statue is a statue of Muhammad.