American Society for Muslim Advancement

The American Society for Muslim Advancement (ASMA), founded in 1997 in New York City, is an Islamic cultural and educational organization dedicated to forging an American-Muslim identity and building bridges between American Muslims and the American public.

ASMA's objectives are to strengthen a culturally American expression of Islam based on tolerance and on cultural and religious harmony and to foster an environment in which Muslims can thrive without compromising their essential values and beliefs.

ASMA's participants and members are Muslims seeking to improve their own understanding of Islam and to practice their faith in the company of individuals committed to the true principles of Islam, free of cultural biases. ASMA also welcomes non-Muslims seeking to understand Islam and to overcome negative cultural stereotypes.

ASMA conducts outreach lectures, study groups, spiritual education, cultural and art programs, coalition building and interfaith dialogue.