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August 21, 2011

10 years later: A changing world for muslims

American Muslims are a diverse mix of immigrant and native-born convert; moderate and conservative; rich and poor; devout and secular.

The tenets of Muslims’ faith are rooted in the 7th century and in the words of the Prophet Muhammad. To be a Muslim means to pray five times daily; to fast during the holy month of Ramadan; to be charitable; and to make it to Mecca for the hajj, or pilgrimage, at least once if possible.

There are divides, as there are in any faith: between Sunnis and Shiites, and between women who cover and women who do not. Islam is the second-largest religion in the world, after Christianity.

In this three-part series, Denver Post reporter Eric Gorski brings us an in-depth look at the struggle for identity faced by American Muslims in the decade since 9/11. Photos above by Joe Amon, The Denver Post. Features of the report: