Islam in Ecuador
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Muslim
population of about 2,000, representing 0.011% out of the total population of 16,965,000 inhabitants.
The first Muslim settlers in
Sunni Islam. The Khaled ibn al Walid mosque nowadays is run by Sheikh Mohamed Mamdouh and had opened its doors to all Muslims domiciled in Quito. Recently, Spier (2022) presented a study outlining the manifestations of Islamophobia in Quito, Ecuador.[2]
In Guayaquil, the Centro Islamico Al Hijra was established in 2004 by Juan Saud from Ecuador, Ali Said from Pakistan, and Mazhar Farooq from India.
Notable Muslims from Ecuador
- Dr. Yahya Suquillo - Dr. Suquillo was born and raised in Quito, Ecuador. He received a master’s degree in Islamic Sciences from the University of Madinah in Saudi Arabia. He is the founder and religious director of El Centro Islámico de Quito. He is also the General Secretary for the Interfaith Council CONALIR fighting for religious rights and anti-discrimination. His books in Spanish have been popular and Suquillo is regarded as a bridge and reference for Latino Muslim leaders and scholars. Dr. Suquillo is listed as one of the top 500 Most Influential Muslims in the World.
See Also
References
- ^ "Young and Muslim in Ecuador | Samia Rahman". the Guardian. 2010-03-23. Retrieved 2022-11-28.
- S2CID 251163670.
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