2022 Learning Objects

An Act of Worship Discussion Guide

Rashid, Hussein

In An Act of Worship, Muslim Americans recount the past 30 years of pivotal moments in U.S. history and policy from their own perspectives. Weaving together observational footage of activists who came of age after 9/11, community-sourced home videos, and evocative recollections from individuals impacted by incidents of Islamophobia, the film opens a window into their world through collective memory.

This guide is an invitation to dialogue. It is based on a belief in the power of human connection and designed for people who want to use An Act of Worship to engage family, friends, classmates, colleagues, and communities.

Keywords: War on terrorism; Muslims in the US; Islam in the US; Community organization