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The Status of Islam in the USA

By Salman Hassan [Salman Zuberi Hussain] (Founder/Owner) [Written in Third-Person]

February 3rd, 2025 at 5:07am

"Let's Go!"

If you're from the United States, one has most likely heard the famous words "Let's Go" on a record. One might think what does this have to do with Islam in the USA? Since many believe in different things, "Let's Go" is a reference to, "La ilaha illa Allah Muhammadur Rasulullah”, which is the first part of the shahada. Many USA citizens don't know that Saudi Arabia/Islam caters to the mainstream every day. If one has noticed the changes in Saudi Arabia, concerts have become a real thing to show modernism and show the power of how much has been invested in the mainstream culture. A recent reference to "Let's Go", includes a song by Travis Scott, "4X4". The music video is catered to and paid for by Saudi Arabia, at least a part of it, as Travis Scott puts himself to the side every single day to help Islam grow in the mainstream. If one watches the video, Travis Scott and his team add a scene where there is wrestling, a reference to Muhammad P.B.U.H, who used to wrestle. Islam rather than move loudly, likes to showcase their wealth in big ways to show their power, sometimes going over the head of an average United States Citizen. Another reference by an artist that caters to Islam is Drake, "Knife Talk" which refers to Sharia Law and how Islam treats people for punishment although lenient. Top-tier artists have been catering during the war and many artists have put themselves aside for years to build something to help Islam in the USA and show modernism in the mainstream. Islamically, some are happy in Saudi Arabia with the decision of concerts as they feel more cultured and mainstreamed, but in Islam, profanity is haram which is a possible reason why Islam is a bit upset and many others agree as well.

The Rise Of Trump and The Catholics

So although Donald Trump is a regular person like us who owns many amazing ventures, his main demographic in the USA is the country. Think of cowboys, farms, and old-school rock when you think about the country. Naturally, the United States Country is catholic driven and old school and Trump's slogan showcases what he wants for the "country", "Make America Great Again." Before blaming Donald Trump for any catholic radicalism, don't forget Trump has to cater to his Republican Party and there is only so much power over propaganda and certain things. Think of the US Congress and how bills are passed to change our world. Not Trump's fault, but many USA Citizens who are of immigrant culture are afraid that this might go too far and can affect the relationship with Islam in the USA, the war that ended not helping this situation. Self-explanatory to help this relationship after the war, expect Saudi Arabia to start making investments directly in the USA to offset the pain that many US Citizens have felt. These two demographics although opposite will have to work together, otherwise there can be a split divide worldwide. A great relationship connection from "Let's Go" is Don Toliver. Although opposite demographics, the artist showcases how the country and Islam might be able to work together possibly to avoid these issues. Many other countries at this time do feel the fear as well as recently "The Republican Party" imposed tariffs on Mexico, China, and Canada.

Islam Cultural Differences

In Islam/Saudi Arabia, real Islamic culture is slow compared to the United States of America. In Saudi, people pray five times a day in the direction of the Kaaba. The culture is more family-oriented as Saudi Arabia is a Kingdom. In the United States, things are more fast-paced as people prepare their whole lives to have their own IPO Company or their next big FAANG Job. It's a bit more difficult to move slowly in the United States due to cultural differences and religious differences. These days, things have become more even balanced between both countries as the United States and Saudi Arabia both adapt to corporate culture rather than religion.

Wrap-Up

Overall, the status of Islam in the USA is really about where you stand in tax-demographic wealth. If you're on the good side of things, then this isn't really a concern, but if you are on the not so good side of things, it can become a bit more difficult as with Trump in power, things are going more in-house for the US. A big reason for that being war issues. This can be worrisome for many United States Citizens who have family from countries that might be affected. For example, if one's family is from Iran and one is a US Citizen, then he/she is going to naturally be upset about the war as they might have family from Iran. Same goes for Mexico, China, and many more countries. From the outside looking in, Trump's ideology is focused on closing off overseas and keeping the USA safe, but naturally speaking with so many immigrant families being from overseas, individuals will root for their countries and where their people are from as the USA is home of the brave land of the free. Taxes may increase for all countries to keep things safe, which is a good move by Trump for more regulation to avoid international crime and keep radical groups in check but due to the corporate nature of things, overseas will always have a say so in the United States of America.