History of Immigration from Muslim Countries to America

In the 1880s, thousands of Muslims from the Ottoman Empire and South Asia migrated to America. Immigration by Muslims began in 1840. It began with Yemenis and Turks, and this process of immigration lasted until World War I. Most of the Muslims from the Ottoman Empire immigrated to America for the purpose of making money, finding work and setting business. After their work was complete, they wanted to return back to their countries. But in the 19^th century, there was an economic hardship which prevented all the immigrants from returning to their homeland, thus they settled in America permanently. These Muslims settled in Detroit, North Dakota, Ross, Massachusetts and Quincy.

After their settlement, different movements started along with the establishment of Muslim’s worshipping places. Bosnian Muslims settled in Chicago and started the Benevolent Society. This was the social organization dedicated to Bosnian Muslims and is one of the oldest Muslims communities which are still working today in the United States of America. In 1906, this society used to have meetings at coffee houses, and after discussions they opened forts Islamic Sunday school. The purpose of this school was to give Islamic education to students. The books were written by Kamil Avdich, who was a graduate of Al-Azhar University. He wrote many Islamic related books and taught students himself.

The Albanian Muslims founded the first mosque in Maine and also constructed a Muslim cemetery, which still exists. In 1907, immigrants from Podlaise founded the American Mohammedan society. An Indian immigrant who was an Ahmadiyya Muslim missionary established first Islamic mission station in 1920 and Al Sadiq Mosque in 1921. Muslims living in Cedar Rapids built a Mosque which was enormous in size and could accommodate many Muslims for daily prayers, five times each day. This Mosque was constructed in 1934. Dearborn, MI was the place where many Arab Muslims settled, and today as well, this region has a very high Muslim population. The early Muslims constructed Mosques. Apart from that, they all started their businesses including small restaurants and hotels which catered to Halal food only. Now Halal food is easily available in all states of the USA. Therefore, the condition is very favorable for Muslims in America, because it is a more peaceful country.

Many Chinese Muslims have also immigrated to America and lived in the Chinese community. Two of the most prominent Chinese Muslims in America were China’s national revolutionary army general Ma Hongkui and his son Ma Dunjing. Muslims have played a very important role in the history of America. The Muslim population in America is continuously rising everyday, as thousands of Muslims immigrate to America for work and education. Now, thousands of Muslims are living in the USA, and conditions are very favorable for them, as well as the Muslim students who travel there for schooling.

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