Drawn from the first generation of American Muslim women who have identified as being both American and Muslim comes a guide which gathers their diverse voices under one cover in order to present their views of how they live Islam within in a predominately Christian country. Reflections on God, religion, secularism and friendships both within and outside the faith provide unique first-person reflections on how Islam is lived in daily life. Living Islam Out Loud is simply a 'must' for anyone who would understand how these Muslim women practice their traditional faith within the social and cultural context of the every changing, secular, modern, non-Islamic world of America.

I thoroughly enjoyed Living Islam Outloud: American Muslim Women Speak. As a non-Muslim, I appreciated the perspectives of the contributors to the book. Too often Americans view Muslims in a negative, one-dimensional manner and categorize Islam as a "foreign" faith. It was gratifying to hear the stories of these women. Their perspectives help to debunk myths about Islam and show the multi-dimensional aspects of their lives. Their testimonies prove that Muslims are part of the fabric of American society.