Islam In Ecuador (Part 1 of 2)

The first Muslims settlers were primarily Arabs from what is known to us now as Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, and Egypt. They emigrated to Ecuador for the same reasons they came to the rest of the Latin world, escaping from World War I and II. These Arab Muslims entered these lands under Turkish passports from the Ottoman Empire. Therefore, these first Arab Muslims were known as "Turks." The settlements were basically in the capital city of Quito and in Guayaquil, the largest seaport by the Pacific Ocean. However, some Muslims went to the coastal side by the Manab, Los Ríos, and Esmeraldas provinces. Ecuador's peaceful environment attracted them very much. The family-oriented society of Ecuador perhaps reminded them of home within an Arab society... ( MORE - http://www.latinodawah.org/newsletter/apr-june2k2.html#4 )

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[Sncc1]

Mashallah AllahuAkbar!!! great story May Allah keep you all strong and invite more to Islam thru you.

[CarlitosWayz12]

Islam IN ECUADOR?? Wow... im proud

[2002nymichael]

all religion is silly...long live secularism

[hassan1854]

AllahuAkbar!

[elflaco9]

as an ecuadorian i say thanks to you ... u are a hero thanks for fighting to protect our beautiful Ecuador ... thank you

[salimaum]

ALLAHU AKBAR , ALAHUAKBAR

[ASANGCUPAN]

MashAllah!

[Diyo85]

Alhamdullilah

[sistercruise]

AlHamdulillah! This is beautiful Umm Bahiy, I ask Allah to Help us and make it easy for we. As Well Keep We In ur Du'a? Masha'7Allah!

[ganaJackeline1]

Alhamdulillah!! inshaallah we will be more and more muslims In Ecuador, and I really wish in all world!!Proud to be a muslim!!