Justine Howe present the experiences and ambitions of an American Muslim neighborhood During Her fundamental book, spiritual research scholar Justine Howe discusses exactly how Muslim groups in residential district Chicago arrived jointly to generate an “American Islam.” Shot by Mike Sands. In 2004, a group of Muslim households in Chicago’s western suburbs set about possessing religious observances, recreational competition, educational programs and everyday gatherings to meet up his or her community’s distinct religious and public needs.