Journey into America is both a book and film based on the project led by Ambassador Akbar Ahmed in 2008-2009 around the United States. It is the largest and most comprehensive study of Muslims in America to date. Ahmed and his team of young researchers traveled for a year through more than seventy-five cities across the United States—from New York City to Salt Lake City; from Las Vegas to Miami; from the large Muslim enclave in Dearborn, Michigan, to small, predominantly white towns like Arab, Alabama. They visited homes, schools, and over one hundred mosques to discover what Muslims are thinking and how they are living every day in America. Journey into America explores and documents how Muslims are fitting into U.S. society, placing their experience within the larger context of American identity. The film has shown in festivals and conferences around the world and the book was released June 10, 2010. There is a blog, YouTube channel, Twitter account, Facebook page, and an interactive Berkley Center website which will continue to engage the public on this important issue.

Journey into Islam: The Crisis of Globalization also drew upon extensive fieldwork from nine Muslim nations, including Egypt, in 2006 to explore the relationship between the West and Islam. In both projects, the role and views of Muslim women play a large role in both the analysis and fieldwork. From varying generations, ethnicities, and religions, women have a strong voice in the project and come out as true leaders for the Muslim community, especially in the United States.