Uncovering the Development of Islam in America
Dr. Fatimah Fanusie’s research into the 20th century development of Islam in America chronicles the explicit and covert activities of a little known, non-orthodox group of Indian Muslims, the Ahmadiyya, operating in Europe and North America. Her scholarship on this history enriches the understanding of the contemporary American Islamic scene and of America’s religious evolution.
As a historian, Dr. Fanusie brings a scholarly perspective to private sector and public sector projects with which she is involved. She is currently the director of the Civic Leaders Fellowship program at the Institute for Islamic, Christian, and Jewish Studies in the Baltimore, Maryland area.
Scholarship
Dr. Fanusie's focus goes beyond the history of Islam in America and covers how Islam DEVELOPED in America. Key to understanding this are the shifts surrounding the American crisis of faith in the late 19th century, the role of African American urban migration, and the common methods through which Islam spread among populations throughout world history.
Consulting
There is a dearth of scholarly knowledge on the history of Islam in the United States. To address this, Dr. Fanusie provides CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT consulting for institutions seeking to offer courses or lessons on the history of Islam in America.
Public History
Dr. Fanusie is the Historian for the Howard Thurman Historical Home in Daytona Beach, FL and oversees the preservation and organization of the home's archives. Her work with the home includes developing academic partnerships with colleges and universities and assisting with outreach with state and municipal organizations in support of the home's community development mission.