Help us to ensure the average biker, farmer or blue collar worker is exposed to Islam in a way that honors the good in American culture.

My name is Shane Atkinson and I created the 'FOUND ISLAM' t-shirt as a response to the 'F@%K ISLAM' t-shirts worn by armed protester's outside an Arizona Masjid. I felt I had so much in common culturally with the protesters as I myself was once under the impression Islam had nothing positive to offer our American society. The perception that Islam is culturally antagonistic to the American way of life is far from the truth. Americas historic attachment to the values of hard work, simple living, and contentment with what God provides are firmly entrenched in the teachings of the Qur’an and the Prophetic tradition. 

Speak to people in their own language

We seek your support to allow us to engage in educational outreach in a language and style that is culturally relevant to the average American, to serve both non-Muslims and Muslims alike, about the tenants of Islam and the obligation to give cultural space to a potential new community of believers. 

Historically, as Islam has come into contact with cultures the world over, it has encouraged the best aspects of that culture, while eradicating the most crippling attachments of its people to customs which contravene human dignity and intellectual advancement, such as racism and gender inequality. 

Allow others to 'FIND ISLAM'

We seek to employ grass-roots efforts such as sponsoring food trucks at construction sites, distributing ice-cold water at hot North Carolina intersections, dishing out hot dogs at little league games and other innovative ideas. 

No pamphlets will be printed! We seek to carry out these activities because they are the right thing to do, not simply to convert people. Our home base is As Salaam Islamic Center, the oldest Muslim community in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Help someone to FIND ISLAM

Not only can you wear a shirt or button that embodies a graceful response to hate speech, you also get to help those who are just waiting for someone to share the message of Islam with them in a language they can understand. 

50% of proceeds will be used for programming related to sharing Islam with non-Muslims, Convert support and assistance of born Muslims who are re-committing to their faith. 50% of proceeds with go to help complete our indigenous American Masjid, As Salaam Islamic Center. We love As Salaam's commitment to honoring the good in American culture and their commitment to promoting classical Islam in an open and friendly environment. 

Please consider supporting this project with ANY donate amount and make use of the LaunchGood sharing tools above!

Shirts and buttons will be mailed out within three weeks of project completion.