What events and figures have shaped the development of Islam in the United States?

Answer by  rbiales (3441)

People from Islam have come to the United States since the beginning. Slaves in the South were often Muslim, many of the traders were, and the very first time the United States intervened militarily was with a Muslim power -- that's the "shores of Tripoli" part of the familiar song.

Answer by  RASHID (16)

The event of world trade center destroying on sepmtember eleven have shaped the development of islam in the united sates. Because, after this event media tried to misunderstand islam infront of the people. This made interest among the people to study about islam. Then it was developed.