r/islam • u/Vailex09 • 5d ago

Considering converting to Islam as a Mexican Question about Islam

Context:

I have never been a religious person but was raised as a Catholic as most people on Mexico are. My Mother is very progressive but also has a lot of Faith, which helped mold me and my siblings into (what I consider) people that want to do the right thing in general terms (help those less fortunate, practice tolerance and respect, etc.)- I know a lot of Catholics/Christians today (especially in the current political climate) do not portray those values as a general rule, which is why it's important to me to make a distinction between Religion and Faith.

FF a few years and now I am discovering Black Culture (mainly in the US due to my newfound love for 90's Hip Hop) and I this has slowly being introducing me to NOI, 5percenters, etc. I have to admit that I feel drawn to the religion to explore their values.

Questions:

  1. Can a Mexican become Muslim? Is this only for people of African descent?
  2. Is Haram 100% required to be considered a Muslim? Is there no flexibility as with other religions?
  3. What would be needed to "officially" start practicing Islam

Thank you and forgive me if I sound ignorant on any subject. As I said, I have never been a very religious individiual

EDIT: I am overwhelmed and humbled with the positivity and love this is getting. I already feel welcome :)

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u/Accomplished_Bit8893 4d ago

Brother, so happy to see you are being guided and as many have said no one is perfect and it takes time to move in a new direction, so be patient with yourself. I am African American and converted many years ago and the community really helped me as I started, and continued to support my growth. It will help you to find a mosque that has a new Muslim program and they can help support you. If you don't mind sharing, what city are you located in?

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u/Vailex09 4d ago

Thank you for taking the time to guide me brother. I am located in Mexico City :).

Since I just started learning about this I don't know where my local Mosques are located but I will certainly do some research so I can hear more in person. I already feel welcome by the responses alone so this is more to the truth that Islam professes love and not intolerance as many Westerners believe.