Muslim Heroes-Islamophobia Community Response Kit

Muslim Heroes’ Islamophobia

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Muslim Heroes is proud to present a compilation of resources for communities to respond to Islamophobia in their respective communities. The following are a list of books, organizations, and educational material you can use in promoting tolerance, respect, love and understanding in your community.

This kit is by no means a complete list of resources available, but is a good start for communities to engage in dialogue, education and understanding if and when anti-Islam, anti-Muslim events or hate crimes occur in your community. If you have any suggestions of resources to add please do not hesitate to email Saud at: [email protected]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. BOOKS

II. RESEARCH, REPORTS, AND PAPERS

III. ORGANIZATIONS, CAMPAIGNS AND WEBSITES

IV. FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND LEGAL INSTITUTIONS

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I. BOOKS

Title: What Everyone Needs to Know About Islam

Author: John Esposito

Summary: Question and Answer format book that answers common questions regarding Islam, Muslims, beliefs, and common misconceptions/misunderstandings, etc.

Where can I buy this?: Amazon or any local Bookstore

Title: Islam: Silencing the Critics: A Candid Analysis of the Most Discussed Faith in Today's World

Author: Zia U. Sheikh

Summary: Answers questions about shariah, women’s rights, Islam’s stance on terrorism, etc.

Where Can I buy This?: Amazon or any local Bookstore

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Title: Silent No More: Confronting America's False Images of Islam

Author: Paul Findley

Summary: A very good book that talks about post-9/11 challenges of the Muslim community and misconceptions and what Muslim Americans must do to overcome the challenges that lay ahead for them.

Where Can I Buy This?: Amazon

Title: The Islamophobia Industry: How the Right Manufactures Fear of Muslims Authors: Nathan Lean, John Esposito Summary: Discusses how the right seeks to demonize Muslims

Where Can I Buy this?: Amazon or any local bookstore

Title: Islamophobia: Making Muslims the Enemy Authors: Peter Gottschalk, Gabriel Greenberg Summary: Discusses the demonization of Muslims in America Where Can I Buy This?: Amazon or any local bookstore

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Title: Islamophobia: The Ideological Campaign Against Muslims Author: Stephen Sheehi Summary: Examines the rise of anti-Muslim and anti-Arab sentiments in the West following the end of the Cold War through GW Bush's War on Terror to the Age of Obama. Where Can I Buy This?: Amazon or any local bookstore

Title: Who Speaks For Islam?: What a Billion Muslims Really Think Authors: Dalia Mogahed, John Esposito Summary: Book based on Gallup research that was conducted to see what Muslims believe and what their thoughts are on America, foreign policy, and other topics. Where Can I Buy This?: Amazon or any local bookstore

Title: Islam: The Straight Path (4th Edition) Author: John Esposito Summary: History of Islam and a detailed description of Islamic beliefs Where Can I Buy This?: Amazon or any local bookstore

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Title: A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity and Islam Author: Karen Armstrong Summary: A detailed summary of beliefs and history of the three major monotheistic religions: Christianty, Judaism and Islam.

Where Can I Buy This?: Amazon or any local bookstore

Title: Islam: A Short History Author: Karen Armstrong Summary: Summary of Islamic beliefs and history Where Can I Buy This?: Amazon or any local bookstore

Title: Muhammad: A Prophet for Our Time Author: Karen Armstrong Summary: Biography of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) Where Can I Buy This?: Amazon or any local bookstore

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II. REPORTS,RESEARCH, AND PAPERS

Title: Fear, Inc.: The Roots of the Islamophobia Network in America

Authors: WajahatAli,EliClifton,MatthewDuss,LeeFang,ScottKeyes,andFaizShakir

Organization:CenterforAmericanProgress

Summary: A great report on who is promoting Islamophobia in America, from the funders, to the "experts" and so-called "scholars."

Available for Free Here:

http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/religion/report/2011/08/26/10165/fear-inc/

Title: Not Qualified: Exposing the Deception of Behind America's Top 25 Pseudo Experts on Islam

Organization: Muslim Public Affairs Council

Summary: Report on who the major role players in pushing forward anti-Muslim and anti-Islam rhetoric in America.


http://www.mpac.org/assets/docs/publications/MPAC-25-Pseudo-Experts-On-Islam.pdf

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Title: Post-9/11 Terrorism Database in the United States


Summary: This report examines the challenges posed by Muslim violent extremists in two ways. The first is by examining the quantitative and qualitative nature of terrorism trials. Second, it looks at the number of actual and attempted attacks within the United States, including a comparative analysis of incidents involving Muslim and non-Muslim perpetrators. The Database draws upon tracking done by the Congressional Research Service, Heritage Foundation, Southern Poverty Law Center, Anti-Defamation League, official government and court documents, and mainstream media reporting. (Taken from MPAC website) Available for Free Here:

http://www.mpac.org/publications/policy-papers/post-911-terrorism-database.php

Title: Muslim Americans: Faith, Freedom, and the Future: Examining U.S. Muslims' Political, Social, and Spiritual Engagement 10 Years After September 11

Organization: Gallup

Summary: Report on Muslim American beliefs on various issues facing the Muslim American community.

Available for Free Here: http://turcopolier.typepad.com/files/mar_report_adgc_bilingual_072011_sa_lr_web.pdf

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Title: Building Bridges to Strengthen America: Forging an Effective Counterterrorism Enterprise between Muslim Americans and Law Enforcement


Summary: Building Bridges to Strengthen America seeks to provide a mainstream Muslim American contribution to the counterterrorism policy discourse. In particular, it seeks outline a "blueprint" for how Muslim American communities - from a Muslim American perspective - can be an asset to national security. At the same time, this report also provides practical recommendations for law enforcement to uphold civil liberties while maintaining their effectiveness. (Taken from MPAC website)


http://www.mpac.org/publications/policy-papers/building-bridges.php

Title: Anti-Terror Lessons of Muslim-Americans

Authors: David Schanzer, Charles Kurzman and Ebrahim Moosa

Organization: Duke University

Summary: Study that concludes that the number of Muslim Americans that are radicalized is small


http://tcths.sanford.duke.edu/documents/Anti-TerrorLessonsfinal.pdf

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Title: What is the Truth About American Muslims: Questions and Answers

Organization: Interfaith Alliance

Summary: Simple FAQ that answers common misconceptions and misunderstandings about Islam and Muslims


http://interfaithalliance.org/americanmuslimfaq

Title: An Introduction to Muslim America


Summary: Report that covers the Muslim American experience and history in America


http://www.mpac.org/publications/policy-papers/an-introduction-to-muslim-america.php

Title: What You Need to Know About Islamofascism Awareness Week


Summary: Report on what Islamofascism Awareness Week is

Available for Free Here: http://www.mpac.org/publications/policy-papers/islamofascism-week.php

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Title: Abusing Women, Abusing Islam: Re-Examining Sharia Court Rulings in Contemporary Times


Summary: Abusing Women, Abusing Islam" is an effort to expose how patriarchal and distorted interpretations of sharia have been used to subjugate women and rob them of their fundamental rights, in direct opposition to the central teachings of Islam. (Taken from MPAC Website)

Available for Free Here: http://www.mpac.org/publications/policy-papers/abusing-women-abusing-islam.php

Title: Ten Ways to Fight Hate: A Community Response Guide

Organization: Southern Poverty Law Center

Summary: Strategy and community guide on how to respond to hate in your community


http://www.splcenter.org/get-informed/publications/ten-ways-to-fight-hate-a-community-response-guide

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III. ORGANIZATIONS, CAMPAIGNS AND WEBSITES

Name: Unity Productions Foundation

About: Produces educational movies and educational material about Islam and Muslims including well-known movies: Prince Among Slaves and Inside Islam: What a Billion Muslims Really Think

Website: www.upf.tv

Name: My Fellow American

About: Campaign to help tell the story of Muslim Americans through the eyes of the friends of Muslim Americans.

Website: http://myfellowamerican.us/

Name: 20,000 Dialogues

About: Unity Production Foundation initiative to create interfaith dialogues based on Unity Production Foundation films, such as: Prince Among Slaves and Inside Islam: What a Billion Muslims Really Think.

Website: http://www.20000dialogues.org/

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Name: Shoulder-to-Shoulder Campaign

About: Shoulder-to-Shoulder is an interfaith organization dedicated to ending anti-Muslim sentiment by strengthening the voice of freedom and peace. Founded in November 2010 by over 20 national religious groups, Shoulder-to-Shoulder works not only on a national level, but offers strategies and support to local and regional efforts to address anti-Muslim sentiment and seeks to spread the word abroad.

Website: http://shouldertoshouldercampaign.org/

Name: Islamic Speakers Bureau-Atlanta

About: Organization dedicated educating people of other faiths about Islam

Website: http://www.isbatlanta.org/

Name: Why Islam?

About: Why Islam is an educational resource that creates educational material about Islam and Muslims

Website: http://www.whyislam.org/

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Name: Discover Islam

About: Organization that produces DVDs, posters, and brochures about Muslims and Islam.

Website:

http://www.discoverislam.com

Name: Islamic Network Group

About: Islamic Networks Group (ING) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to counter prejudice and discrimination against American Muslims by teaching about their traditions and contributions in the context of America’s history and cultural diversity, while building relations between American Muslims and other groups.

Website: http://www.ing.org/

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Name: The Safe Nation Collaborative

About: The Safe Nation Collaborative is a unique initiative designed to provide strategic cultural competency trainings to law enforcement, foster dialogue and cooperative relationships between American Muslim communities and the national security apparatus, and provide educational outreach to nonprofit organizations. The Safe Nation Collaborative is based in the Washington, DC metro region.

Website:

http://www.safenationcollaborative.com/

Name: Institute of Social Policy and Understanding

About: ISPU is an independent, nonpartisan think tank and research organization committed to conducting objective, empirical research and offering expert policy analysis on some of the most pressing issues facing the United States.

Website: http://www.ispu.org/Reports/35/Publications.aspx

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Name: Islamic Society of North America: Office for Interfaith and Community Alliances (IOICA)

About: The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) was originally founded in 1963 and is one of the largest and oldest Islamic umbrella associations in North America. Based out of Plainfield, Indiana, its mission is to provide Muslim organizations and individuals with a common platform for presenting Islam, supporting Muslim communities, developing educational, social and outreach programs and fostering good relations with other religious communities, and civic and service organizations.

Website: http://www.isna.net/Interfaith/pages/IOICA-Staff.aspx

Name: Islamic Circle of North America

About: National Muslim organization that caters to the educational and spiritual needs of the Muslim American community.

Website: www.icna.org

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Name: Interfaith Youth Core

About: Organization that promotes interfaith cooperation and dialogue

Website: http://www.ifyc.org/

Name: Muslim Public Affairs Council

About: The Muslim Public Affairs Council is a public service agency working for the civil rights of American Muslims, for the integration of Islam into American pluralism, and for a positive, constructive relationship between American Muslims and their representatives.

Website: www.mpac.org

Name: The American Muslim

About: An online editorial about Islam and Muslims

Website: http://theamericanmuslim.org

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Name: Interfaith Alliance

About: Interfaith Alliance celebrates religious freedom by championing individual rights, promoting policies that protect both religion and democracy, and uniting diverse voices to challenge extremism.

Website:

http://www.interfaithalliance.org

Name: Muslim Legal Fund of America

About: The Muslim Legal Fund of America is a 501(c)(3) charity that supports legal cases impacting civil rights and liberties in America. MLFA is comprised of staff, volunteers and supporters from all walks of life who have one thing in common: the belief that treating people unfairly because of their religious beliefs undermines the core values that make America great.

Website: http://www.mlfa.org

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IV. FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND LEGAL INSTITUTIONS

Name: United States Department of Justice: Community Relations Service About: The Community Relations Service is the Department's "peacemaker" for community conflicts and tensions arising from differences of race, color, and national origin. Created by the Civil Rights Act of 1964, CRS is the only Federal agency dedicated to assist State and local units of government, private and public organizations, and community groups with preventing and resolving racial and ethnic tensions, incidents, and civil disorders, and in restoring racial stability and harmony. Website: http://www.justice.gov/crs/index.html

Name: Federal Bureau of Investigation About: The mission of the FBI is to protect and defend the United States against terrorist and foreign intelligence threats, to uphold and enforce the criminal laws of the United States, and to provide leadership and criminal justice services to federal, state, municipal, and international agencies and partners. Website: www.fbi.gov Report Hate Crimes Here: http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/investigate/civilrights/hate_crimes

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