... of government. Thus, one conclusion from this project is that Muslim advocates against domestic violence are no more than a specific example for American advocacy against DV. However, they are also set apart by their reference to their Muslim identity—and construction of Islam—as a powerful resource...

... as religious othering. The chapter then explores the connection between political goals and media production as they intersect with the lives of American Muslims and with the work of Muslim advocates against domestic violence. It also looks at a particular domestic violence murder in 2009, that of Aasiya...

...This chapter links the work of Muslim advocates and service providers in Muslim communities and with Muslim clients to the broader domestic violence (DV) movement, as well as analyzes their relationship with broader religious coalitions and organizations that have embraced an interfaith approach...

...This chapter discusses the multifaceted projects of Muslim advocates to educate Muslim communities about domestic violence (DV) and offer Islam as a resource for ending abuse. Such awareness work forms one point of a triangle in Muslim DV efforts, combined with offering services and resources...

...This chapter examines interviews conducted with Muslim advocates whose work against domestic violence (DV) focuses on awareness and prevention. There is a shared story arch among many of the advocates that supports the primacy of an experienced and embodied ethic on non-abuse...