Conversion & Conflict Muslims in Mexico

Author(s):
Garvin, N.
Published
2005
Publication type
Article / Letter to editor

Abstract

Conversion to Islam has been taking place in the conflict-ridden Mexican state of Chiapas for about ten years. Islam was introduced to the local indigenous population by members of the transnational Murabitun movement who founded a commune in the town of San Cristóbal de las Casas, governed by its own rules and protected strictly against outsiders.

Mexico
Date issued
2005
Language
English
Publisher
ISIM, Leiden
Is part of
ISIM Review (2005), Vol. 15, no. 1, p. 18-19
hdl
1887/16964