On February 28, 2019 and March 6, 2019, Rumi Forum and ATFA hosted American Muslim Institute’s (AMI) Executive Director Shahid Rahman as he discussed a recent study looking at the perception of American Muslims in the USA and the DMV area. The research examines the public’s perceptions of Muslim Americans. The “Americans’ Views of Muslims Survey” was conducted leading up to the midterm elections in November 2018 – a time period when myths and misinformation about Muslims have figured prominently in some local, state, and federal elections. The research includes insight into public perceptions of Muslim Americans at both the national and local levels in Houston, Orlando, Tampa, and the Washington, DC, metropolitan area.
Speakers:
Shahid Rahman is the executive director of American Muslim Institution (AMI). He has a masters in Islamic Studies. Prior to joining our AMI, he was the president of Teach and Travel.
