Faith and religious expression occupy a unique space in American culture. We have accepted, for the most part, that overt religious expressions are only part of what defines any one individual or community. We allow nuance such that Christmas caroling and bar mitzvahs and Holi festivals can be enjoyed by all. Muslim Americans have featured prominently in this American dialogue, yet it is often within a very narrow bandwidth that only allows for discussion of religious law (on which most Muslims are not scholars) or head coverings (which a large portion of Muslim women do not wear). The day-to...