Philly Muslims are a different breed! :banderas:

[Low End Derrick]

Islam is hip hop/rap culture

Even here in NYC, Philly, Chicago and in the UK

But some Arab Muslims countries say music is haram

 

[Peruvian Connect]

What does it offer that Christianity didn’t offer for the previous generation before Islam became prevalent in Philly

There has to be some reason for the switch in the culture

Prison. And Black unity.

 

[Kiyoshi-Dono]

 

[Da_Eggman]

Philly sucks

 

[Zime]

Dumb motherfukkers in the comments talking about deport them

 

[BandOfGypsys]

Philly brehs, What happened to the shooters at last year's Eid al-Fitr? Both their sentences and do you think they faced any type of retribution in Prison for what they did? I know Philly "Muslims" are wild but that's a new low. I would expect them to have faced some form of "street justice" for it.

 

[#BOTHSIDES]

Very deep...Muslim culture is ingrained in the Philly culture

I remember prior to Christmas 95, everything felt regular...when we came back to school in Jan, a lot of kids converted.

Islam is a dominant religion among blacks in Philly

What caused the conversion?

 

[Starman]

 

[#BOTHSIDES]

Philadelphia has a large Muslim population due to several historical and demographic factors:

1. Historical roots: The city was once a stronghold of the Nation of Islam, with 12 affiliated temples in the 1960s and 1970s[1][6]. After the death of Elijah Muhammad in 1975, many followers transitioned to orthodox Islam under the leadership of his son, W.D. Mohammed[1].

2. African American conversion: A significant portion of Philadelphia's Muslim population comes from African American converts, with Islam gaining popularity in the black community during the 1950s and 1960s as a response to marginalization and racial inequality[2][4].

3. Immigration: The 1965 immigration reform led to an influx of Muslims from South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, diversifying the city's Muslim population[3]. Large concentrations of Muslim immigrants settled in the Northeast and North parts of the city, Center City, and West Philadelphia.

4. Community infrastructure: Philadelphia has developed a robust Muslim community infrastructure, including numerous mosques, Muslim-owned businesses, and community organizations, which attracts both immigrants and converts[1][2].

5. Cultural acceptance: The city has been described as relatively accepting of its Muslim population, with Islamic culture blending into the mainstream and influencing local customs and language[2][4].

6. Political representation: Philadelphia has elected Muslim officials to various positions, including city council, state senate, and police chief, further cementing the community's presence and influence[1].

As a result of these factors, Philadelphia has become known as the "Mecca of the West," with an estimated Muslim population of 150,000 to 200,000, representing about 10-15% of the city's total population[2][4].

Sources
[1] 'Muslim Town': A look inside Philadelphia's thriving Muslim culture 'Muslim Town': A look inside Philadelphia's thriving Muslim culture
[2] What it's like for Muslims in Philly, 'Mecca of the West' - Billy Penn What it's like for Muslims in Philly, 'Mecca of the West'
[3] Islam - Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia Islam - Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia
[4] Philly: 'The Mecca of the West' - AragApparel Philly: 'The Mecca of the West'
[5] Muslim–Non-Muslim Locational Attainment in Philadelphia Muslim–Non-Muslim Locational Attainment in Philadelphia: A New Fault Line in Residential Inequality? - PMC
[6] Question - Black Muslim Population in Philly : r/philadelphia - Reddit
[7] 'Muslim Town': A look inside Philadelphia's thriving Muslim culture https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...-city-embraced-a-muslim-community-in-decline/

 

[Shadow King]

OK. Thanks! There is only one masjid in my city. But, one on every corner is a lot! I wonder why Muslims are predominant in Philly or all places?

The NOI left a large imprint on Northern cities in general...DC up to Boston, stretching out to Detroit...not sure about Milwaukee but most likely.

The statement is a bit strong/lacking in nuance but due to time and place (70/80s New York) the gist of it is correct.

 

[Commish]

The NOI left a large imprint on Northern cities in general...DC up to Boston, stretching out to Detroit...not sure about Milwaukee but most likely.

The statement is a bit strong/lacking in nuance but due to time and place (70/80s New York) the gist of it is correct.

So, the NOI left an imprint on many cities in the NE then many ppl left the NOI and became Sunni Muslims, correct?

 

[Illuminatos]

Yall talking about Philly Muslims are different like the other Muslims aren’t out here suicide bombing and flying planes into buildings.
Those brehs in Philly are tame compared to what their brothers overseas.

 

[Shadow King]

So, the NOI left an imprint on many cities in the NE then many ppl left the NOI and became Sunni Muslims, correct?

I can't say that's uniform for every city but probably. NY in particular also had the 5 Percenter philosophy emerge in the 70s which is an NOI offshoot and why dude saying "Islam is hip-hop culture" has a bit of a point.

 

[Commish]

I can't say that's uniform for every city but probably. NY in particular also had the 5 Percenter philosophy emerge in the 70s which is an NOI offshoot and why dude saying "Islam is hip-hop culture" has a bit of a point.

Gotcha!

 

[DoubleClutch]

Prison. And Black unity.

Pretty much appeals to only black men

Who’s convincing the black girls to wear hijab and dress like Arabs or try to speak Arabic when it’s completely foreign to their culture like only a generation ago