For the best of all listeners: American Islamic hip hop as reminder

This article analyzes lyrics of American Islamic hip hop songs that address views of Muslims as threats to American society as well as negative views of Muslim women. As an alternative to these views, hip hop artists remind Muslim listeners of the Qur'anic principle that they are the best of al...

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Main Author: Fink, Steven R. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Creighton University 2012
In: The journal of religion & society
Year: 2012, Volume: 14
Further subjects:B Women
B Islamic religious practice
B Popular
B Women; Religious life
B Hip-hop
B Music
B Muslims; United States
B Music and religion
B Rap (Music)
B Women in Islam
B Muslim
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