Mosques in America today, not unlike those in Muslim history, continue the struggle to balance communal inclusivity with ritual orthodoxy. That this struggle has defined the function of the mosque since its very inception is lost on those who see mosques as spiritual retreats. As the evidence presented hereunder suggests, intermittent campaigns for uniformity—of ideas, dogmas, and rituals—often militate, not just against the establishment of the mosque as a restful retreat, but also as the nexus of a pluralistic community.
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