All-American Muslim

What’s it like to be a Muslim and living in the United States? This series attempts to find out, as it follows the daily lives of five American Muslim families in Dearborn, Mich., home to the largest mosque in the U.S. Each episode offers details of a world most Americans know little about — the customs and celebrations of American Muslims, as well as the misconceptions, conflicts and differences they face both outside and within their own community. The families featured share the same religion but lead very distinct lives that at times challenge the Muslim stereotype.

All-American Muslim – Season 1, Episode 8 – Crunch Time

January 9, 2012

599 Views0 Comments

The annual high-school football game with Fordson’s chief rival creates a rift in Dearborn—and even in some families

All-American Muslim – Season 1, Episode 7 – The Day the World Changed

January 2, 2012

294 Views0 Comments

The 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks brings up painful memories in Dearborn. Meanwhile, Shadia and Bilal’s mother is not pleased when they go to New York to get tattoos from Ami James (“NY Ink”).

All-American Muslim – Season 1, Episode 6 – A Chance at Redemption

December 19, 2011

592 Views0 Comments

The end of the month of Ramadan means Coach Zaban’s team is no longer fasting, but their playoff hopes may also be over if they don’t win their next game

All-American Muslim – Season 1, Episode 5 – Muslims Moving On

December 14, 2011

846 Views0 Comments

Shadia’s allergy to dogs is an issue on several levels when she and Jeff—and his pet—are about to move in to a new house; Nader and Nawal adjust to life as new parents.

All-American Muslim – Season 1, Episode 4 – Friday Night Bites

December 6, 2011

826 Views0 Comments

The Fordson High football team plays its season opener during the holy month of Ramadan, when most of the team is still fasting. Meanwhile, Nina hopes her switch to conservative attire and visit to th…

All-American Muslim – Season 1, Episode 3 – A Muslim Goes to Washington

November 28, 2011

1.36K Views0 Comments

An invitation to the White House for Fouad Zaban might be the only thing that could make the high-school football coach miss a practice—for the first time in 17 years.

All-American Muslim – Season 1, Episode 2 – The Fast and the Furious

November 25, 2011

2.36K Views0 Comments

High-school football coach Fouad Zaban tries to find a solution to holding preseason practices during the holy month of Ramadan, when many of his players fast during the daylight hours

All-American Muslim – Season 1, Episode 1 – How to Marry a Muslim

November 16, 2011

3.56K Views0 Comments

This series about five Muslim-American families living in Dearborn, Mich., begins with a Catholic man considering a conversion to the Islamic faith of his girlfriend, which causes friction with his mo…