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Does anyone know any forums for modern-day American Muslims?

Asked by stemnyjones (3976points) January 24th, 2012

I’m taking a cultural diversity class, for which I have to conduct two interviews with people from different cultures. I’ve decided to interview an ex-Amish and an American Muslim via email. I had no trouble finding ex-Amish willing to take the interview, but while searching for an American Muslim forum to post on requesting a volunteer to be interviewed, I have had trouble finding a forum that does not have a political agenda.

Do you know of any website or forum where many typical American Muslims gather? Are you an American Muslim, or do you know any American Muslims who would be willing to answer a series of about 20 questions regarding the differences between the American Muslim community and mainstream America?

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Judi's avatar

Have you tried calling your local Mosque? I know it’s old fashioned. They might even be willing to answer your questions over email if you ask nicely, but you will probably get more candid answers if you conduct your interview by phone or in person.

stemnyjones's avatar

Thank you for that suggestion. It didn’t even cross my mind. I’m googling to find the contact information for a local Mosque; unfortunately, just by looking at the first few results, I may have a little trouble going this route; looks like not too long ago, someone put pork all over the door handles to the Mosque. Precisely the reason I’d like to interview an American Muslim… it’s shit like this, mainstream America.

More suggestions would be appreciated, in the event that this route falls through.

Judi's avatar

Let me know. I really think a local person would serve you best, but I have a friend who might answer your questions if you can’t get help locally.

JLeslie's avatar

I have a couple facebook friends who fit the bill, but I met them through friends of friends on facebook, so I would not ask them to do it directly but might be able to ask them if they know someone interested in doing an interview. If you don’t have luck with the mosque, which I think is a great idea, post something on the thread.

raven860's avatar

What type of interview is this? & what do you mean by “has a political agenda”? Political agenda of what kind?

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