About The Journey
How do Muslims fit into contemporary American society? And how have the uniquely American ideals of pluralism, openness, and cultural integration held up in post-9/11 American society? Those are the driving questions behind “Journey into America,” a cross-country adventure led by Ambassador Akbar Ahmed, renowned Islamic scholar and author, and his team of enthusiastic young Americans. They will explore America and American identity in a post-September 11 world during their journey, which will take them to cities big and small, from Birmingham, Alabama, Nashville, Tennessee, and Salt Lake City to New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
A similar journey through the Muslim world resulted in the book Journey into Islam: The Crisis of Globalization. The result of this adventure will be a unique anthropological study of American identity as seen through the eyes of Americans—both Muslim and non-Muslim.
To read more, see Dr. Ahmed’s “Welcome Message.”
Arief Djoe said,
October 1, 2008 @ 9:59 pm
I wish information about for you institute
Aabid Siddique said,
February 12, 2009 @ 6:54 pm
I just saw the first clip of your movie and i am really impressed with your efforts. I live in Minneapolis which in a way is pretty set in its ways. But I am amazed at how well Americans get along with the other ethnicities like Somali muslims, palestinians, arabs etc. I have seen more intolerance in immigrant friendly cities like Los Angeles but the people of minnesota are really accepting and friendly. a good example is the fact that more than 50,000 somalis are settled in Minneapolis alone and another 50,000 around Minnesota.
But yeah, that doesnt mean that they have a very good view of muslims. I am studying here at the university and a lot of the students dont hold muslims highly. Nevertheless they dont get all angry when they see a muslim.
Anyways i am not sure if u guys visited this side too. Good work!
knowledgetoday said,
March 30, 2009 @ 3:44 am
I love your site. Keep it up !
Mustafa said,
May 3, 2009 @ 7:37 pm
I want to firstly thank oll of you who contribute to anything to this project especially Hailey Woldt. I am a student at the middle east technical university in Ankara. Today ı read a newspaper those name is zaman. And I see a lot of things that I have never seen before is that a academist whose name is Hailay comes our country and give some explanation about the discrimination used agains muslim fomen all around the world. And also she says that I am always supperter of these fomen. Now I feel stronger than before because I see that even if you are not a muslim, you can attain the shining level that most muslim fomen have. And also I want you to know that you do one of the most important and valuable things. I will pray oll of you as well as I remember..And I want something from you….It is possible to sen me the mail adress of Hailey Woldt or any adress for contacting….Agan thank oll of you..I will follow your investigatin as much as I can…….
ahmet salfay said,
June 4, 2009 @ 3:30 am
Thanks all you.This is very important work to understanding the people between different faiths.I think this project should start very before but this one also nice as well.Here i have question.You are trying to interview with people like muslims and christians and i believe all of them are nice.But i am wondering are you plannig an interview with Fidelma O’leary.She was a catholic then she converted to islam.She is a biology proffessor in St. Edward’s University and she played in a documentary which is National Geographic:Inside Mecca .She talking about her experiences when she visited the Mecca .This can be very and helpful for your futhere works.
Finally i want to thank you all.May Allah be with you all the time with your works.
Sincerely
YMR said,
July 25, 2009 @ 1:35 am
I admire my friend ahmet salfay for his zealousness for Islam and conversion from one religion to others.
I would also like to request to include a video of the trial of Abdul Rehman in Afghanistan who converted from Islam to Christianity and whole country was on the streets and wanted to put him death through stoning.
This video will really encourage young generation. What will be the guide to young generation to learn tolerance.
I will be waiting a positive response from my dear brother Akbar Ahmed and most dear friend ahmet salfay
I strong apologize in advance if I offended anybody unintentionally.
YMR
Eileen said,
July 5, 2009 @ 12:36 pm
How or when will this movie be released to the public? I am really looking forward to viewing it!