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Co-authored by Danya Shakfeh (Sufistication)

To provide some background, the idea for this piece came from Danya Shakfeh of the blog Sufistication who actually wrote much of this essay. Please remember this is only a rough draft and we pray by God’s grace this will eventually turn into a pamphlet that will positively add to the current discussion surrounding Muslim American identity formation and cultural production, particularly among youth in relation to Dr. Umar Faruq Abd-Allah ’s essay “Islam and the Cultural Imperative.” As many young Muslim Americans continue to discuss the importance of youth being able to engage critical issues related to culture and personal development, a few concerned individuals wanted to create this essay in order to provide some direction for whatever conversation youth find pertinent and cathartic to relieving the currently tense condition found in some communities regarding what a future “American Islamic tradition” will look like. Please note this is directed more to youth 15-years-old and older insha’Allah .

Read the rest of the article on Danya’s Blog