Ford, Muslims and mosques in Dearborn, Michigan
Dearborn is the hometown of Henry Ford and the world headquarters of the Ford Motor Company. Many years ago Muslim immigrants to the United States (US) were drawn to the relatively high-paying jobs associated with the auto industry in the area.
Dearborn, Michigan now has the largest single concentration of Arab Muslims in North America. There are 32,000 Arab Muslims from Lebanon, Yemen and Iraq living in East Dearborn, making up almost 1/3 of the population. In some districts it is common to see store signs and billboards written in Arabic.
Shi'a Mosque
The Islamic Centre of America in Dearborn, a Shi'a mosque frequented mostly by Lebanese Muslims, is the largest mosque in the US. The Centre's attractive website has several good photos: http://www.icofa.com/.
Mosques and Islamic Centres play an important role in the life of American Muslims. They are places of refuge and of rest; places where a Muslim can experience the Islamic community and learn about Islam. Many Muslims feel safer and more relaxed within the centres which are somewhat isolated from outside influences. Dearborn is one of the few places in the US where one can actually hear the call to prayer publicly over a loudspeaker.
Making Christ Known
There have been a number of efforts to make Christ better known to Muslims in Dearborn. However, many believers say that in general, it can sometimes be even harder to discuss believing in Jesus with Muslims in Dearborn than elsewhere. Muslims in Michigan have a fortress mentality manifested in community pressure to conform to Muslim ideals.
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Prayer starters:
* Pray that the Muslims in Dearborn will respond to the Gospel message they have heard (Acts 28:26-28).
* Pray for the Arabic speaking Muslim background believers who live in the area. May they have God's grace in the Yemeni, Iraqi and Lebanese neighborhoods to start new communities of believers.
* Pray for the new adult male believers in the Messiah to openly profess their faith in the context of their families, as well as in the larger Muslim communities. Their influence and authority in the home and society will pave the way for the Gospel to be heard and obeyed by others.
From Thief to Giver
Ali (not his real name) was a man with a very hard heart. In the past he would ride trains and befriend people. When they fell asleep, he would steal their belongings, jump off the train and sell the things. He tried Islam but it did not change him. When his sister-in-law became a Christian he persecuted her. Later, however, he acknowledged Jesus as Lord and he is now one of the main leaders of the church! The transformation in his life has been nothing less than incredible! He is one of the most humble and loving men we know. This is especially seen in how he cares for his wife and daughters!
Thoughts that disturb ...
* Muslims often believe that the Bible has been altered and corrupted. They will deny its authority because they see it as not being authentic.
* Muslims believe the Holy Trinity implies a belief in three gods. Many Muslims believe that the Christian Trinity is made up of the Father, Mary (the virgin) and the Son (Jesus).
* They believe it is blasphemy to affirm the divinity of Jesus and to give Him the title “Son of God”. Many believe this implies that God had sexual relations with Mary and that a son was born physically through the union. (This idea is also unacceptable for Christians.)
Video: Muslims in Dearborn
Dearborn, Arab Capital of America, history and info about Islamic Center in Dearborn [3:26]
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@ Darlington
you said..>> This is our country. Go back to your Muslim countries. F... off!<> the native tribes <<
2) this land,like ALL land on this world belong to Allah,and not to you or me...and everyone has the right to live anywhere they wish to live...
Tell me Darlington...why is it that the " american" people seems to forget how they came in possession of this land..?
May Allah have Mercy......
hmmm ...something is missing from my post...
>> @ Darlington
you said..>> This is our country. Go back to your Muslim countries. F... off!<> the native tribes <<
2) this land,like ALL land on this world belong to Allah,and not to you or me...and everyone has the right to live anywhere they wish to live...
Tell me Darlington...why is it that the " american" people seems to forget how they came in possession of this land..?
May Allah have Mercy.....
interesting,,,,,perhaps this way...?
1) actually,this is not YOUR country...as YOU have stolen this land from the rightful owners
of this land/country...>> the native tribes <<
I was "searching" information on Muslim life in America..when I came across this page..I read through most of the comments posted on here and could not believe some of the things that..supposedly mature adults were saying.. I am an American Catholic who was raised in a Catholic environment my whole life..I was never taught to pass judgment on anyone for who they were, what they had, what religion they were or what they wore..people have opinions and are free to say what they will..but there is only one being who has the right to judge..and whether he is called "God" or "Allah" you will stand "alone" before him one day and answer for all "YOU" have done that was right or wrong..not anyone else..I was taught to pray for "peace"..whether if it was for myself, family..or this world..
There are people in this life that do bad things..and they come from all types of backgrounds, race and religion..but that doesn't make "Everyone" of their race and religion a bad person..with bad intentions...
May God "Allah" watch over each one of you.
Maybe kristi is not aware of what all muslims intents are for this Country, and I mean,... it's not good!
@ Tom...
somehow i fail to understand how YOU..of all people would have any information EVEN IF......
muslim intend to do anything in this country...
And for the record, all muslim want to do,is live in peace without having ANYONE spreadding
lies in a hope to create more hate between people..
tell me Tom..when was the last time the Muslim INVADED ANY COUNTRY..??
I an sure that Kristi is sensible enought to be able to come to her own conclusions
and see the hate and malice generating from some comments here..
Do remember that in time we ALL have to stand before our Creator..and explain our
words and actions..and the REAL intention behind our words and actions....
May Allah have Mercy on you,and may He guide you on the Straight Path..
@ Tom,i think the question was>>WHEN was the last time...etc..etc..so, we are talking here the year 700..some...when the muslin conquered Spain,it is now the year 2011..and we (america) still in Iraq,Afghanistan,Libya...and we are still working hard on Iran..and not only...not keeping track here..but the question is WHY....??
But if you wish to talk about events of the past..shall i mention Pope Urban II
as in the Crusaders.? which by the way,when the muslin "invaded" spain,they did not slaughter people and children like the crusaders did...
You are only "american" because your ancestors migrated to this country...not unless you are a native indian american...which i doubt..
So you said >>muslims have contributed nothing to this world, <> http://tinyurl.com/7d67sap <<
May Allah take the hateful torment from your heart,
and grant you Tom, a moment of Solace that you may know how it feels..
Lord knows you are in desperate need..
i cannot come close to immagine myself living day in,day out with so much hate inside of me, like you have...i truly pity you...
I just wonder why you hate Islam so much....
hmmmm..it seems that for some reason something was "cut' from ny post..
lets try again..
>> So you said >>muslims have contributed nothing to this world, <> http://tinyurl.com/7d67sap <<
@ Kristi..
If you wish to learn about Islam..
Its very important to learn from the right sources,...
much out there that is incorrect about Islam..i to grow up Catholic,therefore i know
Christianity very well..there is really very little differance between Islam,Christianity and
Judaism...if only people would take the time to learn and understand that...
instead of putting all their effords in hating eachother..
Here is a link to the stories of the lifes of the Prophets and Messengers of Allah/God
from Adam to our last Prophet...all in english,you can listen at the site
or download to your pc...
http://tinyurl.com/7ht9t23
it will enjoy listening to this i am sure of it...click on the drop window and,you will find info
about Sharia Law, principles of Jurisprudence,history of Islam..etc..ect..
this is a very good site for anyone who wish to learn about Islam..
the narrator is brother Bashar Shala,( he is a cardiac surgeon)
he explain in detail..
May Allah/God open your heart to the Beauty of Islam....
There is a huge difference in those religions. Christianity is the only religion that accepts and believes that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and is God, and has been here as a man over 2000 years ago and is coming back again. He is the only way to the Father.
@ Steve, i can see by your first few words that you have very limited knowledge about Islam,Christianity and Jadaism..no offense meant, just stating a fact.
If you read the Old Testament (the Torah) the books of the Bible,and the Quran,you will find that the Message of the Prophers/Messengers of Allah/God is the same..what changes is the law's..why? because the difference in times..new things,new events etc..etc=new laws..About believing in Jesus,a muslim is NOT a muslim if he does not accept and believe in Jesus..And you are right,Jesus said :the only way to the Father/Allah is trough Me..meaning,follow and obey the Message the Father/Creator sent me with..He also said: i was not sent BUT for the lost sheeps=the house of israel= the jews..Jesus never claim Divinity,He is not,and never said "i am God..never...please dont take my word for it..but do read the Bible..even better,read the Quran..
read John 14:16-15:16-16:7-16:13..Jesus message its right there..do you not believe in what he said..?
in the Old testament read Haggai ii7,in read Deuteronomy 34:10..to mention few..i will reply later to your other posts Insha Allah
Islam is a false religion. Allah is one of many Muslim Gods. he is not THE God of Christians. He is not the God of the Jews. He is not the creator of the universe or anything. If your Allah is anything, then why is it that 95% of Muslims world wide are dirt poor and illiterate? Your hidden agenda for the destruction of Christians and Jews and for the take over of the world by Shariah law is not welcome here in America. Americans and Christians alike will not accept your tyranny, threats, or polluting of God's Holy Word, the Bible, by your satanic driven false religion. Read the Biblical account of Isaac and Ishmael, and you will see where Ishmael is not the chosen of God and he is the direct source of your Islamic movement which is by Biblical accounts, prohesied to be at odds with the line of Isaac. Seek Jesus.
False religion is CORRECT!!!
allah is the moon god and that's all it is, a moon deity!
asalam!
Please tell me if there are any Sufis in your community and their lineage? There is something about modernity and transcendence above dogma that seems very helpful for our times AND the ecumenical spirit of your community (from watching TLC). I would be grateful for the community's feeling on this subject, insha'allah.
Alhumduliallah (please excuse my spelling),
PK Aziza in Denver, CO.
PS. I know only a few words of Arabic and Farsi
Again, tashakur!
one of these days these people are going to start killing the good people