The Changing View of Citizens after 9/11 Attacks

Abstract

Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world notably in the United States. American Muslims with their high number constitute a significant element of the American society who could deeply interact with American culture and become an influential part in many walks; political, social, economic and others through various active institutions. The Muslim community succeeded in keeping its fundamental tolerant teachings and contributions. Nonetheless, this good statue soon changed after the attacks of September 11, 2001, The latter engendered divers misconceptions about Islam that consist of viewing it as a religion of violence, terrorism and murder since the radical acts were committed in the name of Islam, the matter that distorted the image of Muslims and made them subject to all kinds of racism and bigotry in different domains of life. This research paper aims to show how Islam reached the US through time and became a religion of the nation. Furthermore, the study goal is to highlight the US citizen‘s view of Islam after the 9/11 events by showing the consequences of these acts and their influence on American Muslims.