The Deen Show

In this episode of The Deen Show, the guest, Fernando Castro, shares his transformative journey from Catholicism to Islam. As a Chicano, he initially felt isolated in his interest in Islam but soon realized that Latino Muslims like him were not as rare as he once thought. Hearing the call to Islam, he was deeply moved by Muslims' devotion during prayer, leading him to explore the faith further. Castro's story highlights the increasing trend of Latino individuals embracing Islam, with Jaime Mujahid Fletcher's efforts to provide educational resources in Spanish playing a crucial role. The guest's experience underscores the importance of exposure and access to information in facilitating conversions, especially in countries like the United States where there is more religious freedom and diversity. Castro's background as a practicing Catholic from Honduras sheds light on the minority status of Islam in Central America, where Catholicism dominates. He discusses the differences in daily rituals between Christiani