This paper analyzes the dynamics of identity development and civic participation among second-generation Muslims in the United States, and how these processes enhance the resilience and sustainability of the Muslim community within a multicultural context. This study employs segmented assimilation theory as its primary analytical framework, emphasizing the negotiation of hybrid identities that merge Islamic heritage with American norms in the context of sociopolitical challenges, including post-9/11 Islamophobia, the 2017 "Muslim Ban" policy, and the persistent Gaza conflict.
This study employs a qualitative methodology, utilizing literature review and content analysis to address the primary inquiry: How can the civic engagement of second-generation Muslim Americans enhance the well-being (resilience and development) of the Muslim community in the United States? The results show that civic engagement is an important way for second-generation Muslims to adapt. It helps them assert their identity, fight discrimination, and change policy.