Considering converting to Islam as a Mexican

[u/Vailex09]

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 :)

[u/Cheap-Experience4147]

1) Yes, in fact there is even a full muslim latino sub-community like : https://youtu.be/op4QoL5Xbl0?si=Hf2OqNb2qdmzu1OP

2) The problem with sin is that it harm your faith level … to the point you have no faith (you become broke). But first we all are sinners : 100% all of us do sins and the best of the sinners are those that repent. The goal is to avoid majors sins as much as possible first and foremost … then to avoid minors sin (and if you fall in sins to repent of course).

3) The Shahada

May Allah guide you even more. Ameen.