For conservative Wisconsin native and former U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Dr. M. Zuhdi Jasser, the post-9/11 era meant a new reality for a devout Muslim and a patriot--a certain betrayal within his faith, and a need to answer a question that crossed the minds of even the most sensitive and politically correct: "Can a good Muslim be a good American as well?" Jasser founded the American Islamic Forum for Democracy (AIFD) to instill in young American Muslims an appreciation for the positive impact that this nation's ideals of liberty have had upon the world. As a nationally recognized expert on Muslim radicalization, he offers non-Muslims a comprehension of the difference between Islam and the spiritual cancer known as Islamism, or political Islam, and how violence and extremism run counter to Islam's true teachings. As he argues, until we acknowledge the threat of Islamism in all its forms, the majority of Americans will be gulled into recognizing only the most obvious: terrorism.--From publisher description.

Muslim in America. American patriots from Syria -- Two Islams -- A Muslim in the U.S. Navy -- Islam in my life -- America and Islam after 9/11. Changing the paradigm -- Arab responses to 9/11 -- American responses to Fort Hood -- The threat of homegrown Islamic radicalism -- Engaging Congressman Ellison and the Islamists -- Islam and Islamism today. Defeating political Islam -- How the Qur'an is misinterpreted -- An Islam compatible with American principles -- Epilogue: a letter to my children.