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7 J. Islamic L. & Culture 1 (2002)
Muslims in America after 9-11

handle is hein.journals/jilc7 and id is 199 raw text is: MUSLIMS IN AMERICA AFTER 9-11 Mohamed Nimer Research Director at the Council on American-Islamic Relations The gruesome crime of terror on September 11, 2001 looms large in America's public discourse, as the threat of terror continues to be formidable. One major issue that came to the forefront was the Muslims of America- their status and, in some situations, their very presence. While some have favored a better public understanding of Islam and Muslims; others argued Muslims have to choose between commitment to their faith and allegiance to their nation; still others revived the defunct clash of civilizations thesis, ruling out any possibility of dialogue. This paper documents the mixed responses of Muslims and others in the aftermath of 9-11 and reviews actions and policies taken by the government to safeguard security and liberty. MUSLIMS EXERCISING CIVIC DUTY The moment that Muslims in America turned on their televisions and were confronted with the horrible reality of 9-1 I's terrorist attacks, the paths they would need to take in the following months became crystal clear. Muslims realized their responsibilities as a community whose faith has been linked to the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history Some Americans who succumbed to bigotry and intolerance tried to question their loyalty; some even committed violence against them. At the same time, Muslims felt the anguish of being part and parcel of a nation that had been the target of an

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