Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Arts (MA)
Major/Program
Religious Studies
First Advisor's Name
Albert Wuaku
First Advisor's Committee Title
Committee chair
Second Advisor's Name
Iqbal Akhtar
Second Advisor's Committee Title
Committee member
Third Advisor's Name
Steven Vose
Third Advisor's Committee Title
Committee member
Keywords
Ahmadiyya, Islam, Terrorism
Date of Defense
7-29-2018
Abstract
This study examines the argument that Islam is far removed from violence in any form. It also delves into the discussion that many of the terrorist activities that have been carried out in America have much to do with homegrown terrorism than those related to Islam.
At the center of this research is the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community which sees itself as an authentic form of Islam attuned to American values and offering a concise and rational version of Islam. This study explores the various outreach initiatives and activities of the Ahmadiyya that supports the counter-narrative that Islam does not condone violence.
Following the various engagements and activities by the Ahmadiyya that are conducted both online and physically with the Hispanic and African community in Miami, the study concludes that the counter-narrative of Islam by the Ahmadiyya is far from the violence perpetrated in its name.
Identifier
FIDC006894
Recommended Citation
Dennis, Emmanuel, "Promoting Peace Amid the Terror: The Work of the Ahmadiyya in Miami" (2018). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 3743.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/3743
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