American-born Muslim

An American-born Muslim is a Muslim who was born in the United States rather than an immigrant or convert, often distinguished in discussions of religious identity, discrimination, and community demographics. The term is used to highlight how this group experiences anti-Muslim prejudice and to examine overlaps with race and national identity.

Claims that use this term

• American-born Muslim women are assaulted for being recognizably Muslim
• Comparing Muslims to blacks erases that African Americans are the largest American-born Muslim group