This program examines the surprisingly rapid growth of Islam in the heart of America's Bible Belt, a predominantly fundamentalist Christian locale. Yet for Muslims living in Appalachia, the daily challenge lies not so much in acceptance by their neighbors as with practicing their religion in a country whose overall culture is so often at odds with their own beliefs. Interviews with refugees living in the region and with experts in American Islam reveal the resiliency of a faith that can thrive in exile. The history of Islam, Islamic contributions to the arts and sciences, and common ground between Muslims and Christians are also highlighted.

Films Media Group

Muslims--United States, Islam--United States, Religion and philosophy, Appalachian Region--Religious life and customs, Country or Region Specific, Islam--Relations--Christianity, Christianity and other religions--Islam

Martin, Steven D. (Director), Pinner, Michael (Author of screenplay, etc.), Schreiber, Richard (Narrator), Haddad, Yvonne Yazbeck (Expert), Duncan, Selena (Expert), Privratsky, Bruce G. (Expert), Hussain, Mohammad Islam (Expert), Elhindi, Yousif (Expert), Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)

00:57:03 (HH:MM:SS)

English

Higher education

Name	Films Media Group (Firm)
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