The Equilibrium in Islamic Education in the US

Abstract

American Muslims do face misconceptions, yet their view of the woman as morally dependent, hence socially and politically non-central to issues of Islamic and multicultural education is indeed problematic. How is it plausible for a morally dependent individual to instil the character of an autonomous spiritual and intellectual Muslim who can integrate effectively in a 'pluralistic' society? A change in the paradigm of moral or religious education - beyond multiculturalism - may be the solution.