Islam in Central America & Fiji: A Documentary & Commentry

“Islam In Espanol” is a
documentary on Islam's call to faith in Central America produced by Bilal Morris,
a Muslim journalist and documentary filmmaker from Belize, who has written on Central America and the Caribbean region. The documentary
is a good introduction into the expansion of Islam in the region and to stimulate
one’s thinking. Here is part one of the documentary followed by a few
comments.
My first knowledge about Muslims in Belize came from some of the comments I begun reading from Evan X Hyde. Hyde often talks about the role of Muslim members in the activities of the United Black Association for Development (UBAD). Given that there are no mosques in San Ignacio, I had never had that sort of exposure.I do remember that there was a mosque (or it was at least a gathering place) in Belmopan near the University, which I always saw as peculiar. I would later gain more knowledge about Islam through readings.
A few months ago, I attended an Eid celebration hosted by a studen…
My first knowledge about Muslims in Belize came from some of the comments I begun reading from Evan X Hyde. Hyde often talks about the role of Muslim members in the activities of the United Black Association for Development (UBAD). Given that there are no mosques in San Ignacio, I had never had that sort of exposure.I do remember that there was a mosque (or it was at least a gathering place) in Belmopan near the University, which I always saw as peculiar. I would later gain more knowledge about Islam through readings.
A few months ago, I attended an Eid celebration hosted by a studen…