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The experiences of immigrant mothers have been brought to light by different researchers, but insufficient attention has been paid to Muslim mothers' experiences of raising children. Phenomenological methodology was utilized to investigate Muslim mothers' experiences of raising children in the United States. Twelve participants, who belonged to different ethnicities and cultures, were selected and interviewed in a non-directive and informal manner. The following themes were found in the data; (a) Challenges in pre-9/11 United States, (b) Discrimination in Post-9/11 United States, (c) Challenging Educational Environment in Public Schools, (d) Lack of Support for Teenagers, (e) The Role of Media, (f) Feelings of Alienation Due to Reduced Emotional and Community Support, (g) The Challenging Triune: Language Barriers, Identity Problems, and Financial Stress, and (h) Positive Experience or Advantages of Living in the United States. This research fills a gap in the existing literature and provides openings for future researchers to investigate areas not covered in this research. It will also help clinicians, educational, and political institutes to understand stressful elements of Muslim mothers' lives and identify skills, tools, and community resources to help them cope with these stressors. It is hoped that this research will help repair cultural misunderstandings between Muslims and other ethnic and religious communities in the U.S.
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