All-American Muslim

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  • 2011
  • 1 Season
  • 4.1  (251)

All-American Muslim is a reality television show that aired on TLC from November 2011 to December 2011. The show aimed to provide a glimpse into the lives of Muslim families living in the United States, showcasing their everyday experiences and struggles in a post-9/11 world.

The show followed the lives of five different Arab-American Muslim families living in the Detroit metropolitan area in Michigan. Each family was unique, with its own set of beliefs, traditions, and struggles, and the show aimed to highlight these differences while also emphasizing their shared experiences as Muslim Americans.

The show was groundbreaking in many ways, as it was one of the first mainstream television shows to focus solely on Muslim Americans. It was praised for humanizing Muslims and challenging negative stereotypes often perpetuated by mainstream media.

Some of the families featured on the show include the Aoudes, who were Lebanese-American and owned a jewelry store; the Amen sisters, who were Syrian-American and active in the Muslim community; and the McDermotts, an Irish-American family that had converted to Islam.

The show tackled a variety of topics, including the challenges of raising Muslim children in a predominantly non-Muslim country, the struggle to balance Islamic traditions with American culture, and the impact of discrimination and Islamophobia on Muslim Americans.

One of the most significant storylines on the show was the story of Shadia McDermott and Jeff McDermott. Shadia was a Muslim convert, and the couple struggled with the challenges that came with living in a Christian-dominated country. The show also highlighted the hostility that many Muslim Americans faced post-9/11.

Despite its critical acclaim, the show was not without controversy, as some organizations accused it of promoting Islam and radicalizing Muslim youth. Some advertisers also pulled their support for the show before it even aired, citing concerns about the backlash from anti-Muslim groups.

Despite the controversy, the show was widely praised for its nuanced portrayal of Muslim Americans and for providing a voice to a community that had long been marginalized and misrepresented in mainstream media. It sparked important conversations about the role of Muslims in America and challenged negative stereotypes and misconceptions.

In a time where anti-Muslim sentiments were particularly high, All-American Muslim showcased the diversity and humanity of Muslim Americans, and highlighted the struggles and triumphs of Muslim families striving to balance their faith and culture in a non-Muslim country.

Overall, All-American Muslim was an important and groundbreaking show that provided a much-needed platform for the Muslim American community. It challenged stereotypes, humanized Muslims, and sparked important conversations about the role of Muslims in American society. It remains a significant cultural artifact in the ongoing struggle for representation and human rights for Muslim Americans.

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Crunch Time
8. Crunch Time
January 8, 2012
Dearborn anticipates the annual event that divides the town - and some families - down the middle. The annual matchup between the town's rival High School football team. For Fordson, the stakes are especially high.
The Day the World Changed
7. The Day the World Changed
January 1, 2012
The 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks brings up painful memories in Dearborn. Meanwhile, Shadia and Bilal's mother does not approve when they go to New York to get tattoos from Ami James ("NY Ink").
A Chance at Redemption
6. A Chance at Redemption
December 18, 2011
The end of the month of Ramadan means Coach Zaban's team may end their fast, but their chances for the playoffs may also end if they don't win their next game.
Muslims Moving On
5. Muslims Moving On
December 11, 2011
Shadia and Jeff are newly weds moving into a house, but she is worried about his dog because she is allergic.
Friday Night Bites
4. Friday Night Bites
December 4, 2011
The Fordson High football team plays its season opener during the holy month of Ramadan, when most of the team is still fasting. Meanwhile, Nina hopes her switch to conservative attire and visit to the mosque will gain her mother's approval for her business plans; and Suehaila deals with being a single woman over 30.
A Muslim Goes to Washington
3. A Muslim Goes to Washington
November 27, 2011
An invitation to the White House for Fouad Zaban might be the only thing that could make the high-school football coach miss a practice-for the first time in 17 years.
The Fast and the Furious
2. The Fast and the Furious
November 20, 2011
The holy month of Ramadan begins, which for many US Muslims means fasting from sunrise to sunset for an entire month. With only a few weeks before the high school football season begins, Coach Zaban worries how fasting will affect his team.
How to Marry a Muslim
1. How to Marry a Muslim
November 13, 2011
When Irish Catholic Jeff proposes to his Muslim girlfriend Shadia, it leads to a dilemma. Will he convert to Islam and jeopardize his relationship with his own mother, or keep his faith and risk alienating Shadia's entire family?
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  • Premiere Date
    November 13, 2011
  • IMDB Rating
    4.1  (251)