By Latino Muslims are growing in numbers, despite negative media depictions of Islam. In fact, Texas is the home to the first Muslim Spanish Speaking mosque based on the growing number of converts.
What are your thoughts? Are you a Latina Muslim Convert? What obstacles have you faced within and outside the community? How has Islam brought you peace? Share with us in the comments below.
As an ESL and immigrant, growing up praying in Spanish was a source of comfort as I moved away from home and family. After converting, these resources make me feel at ease by allowing me to continue to use my native language.