Islam and the Idea of America: A Forgotten History

Islam and the Idea of America: A Forgotten History uncovers the forgotten dialogue between Islam and the West — from Newton’s hidden theology to Jefferson’s Qur’an and from John Locke's Islamic inspirations to Ralph Waldo Emerson’s Sufi writings. Join a journey to discover the history of ideas revealing Islam’s influence on the Enlightenment, democracy, and the moral vision of America. Professor Gurbuz is teaching in the Arab World Studies program at American University, Washington, DC. He is an alumnus of Harvard's Kennedy School of Government by holding the Public Leadership Credential. This channel aims to publish educational content for a constructive public discourse. To support the production of this enriching and educational content, join the Substack community: https://islamandtheideaofamerica.substack.com © 2025 Islam and the Idea of America. All rights reserved.