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What defines a Muslim
The article examines how Muslim identity can be shaped—and sometimes divided—by ethnicity, language and cultural traditions within Western mosque communities. Drawing on personal experiences in Bengal
By Fahmida Rahman · 2026-09-15T09:05:08.553Z
The article examines how Muslim identity can be shaped—and sometimes divided—by ethnicity, language and cultural traditions within Western mosque communities. Drawing on personal experiences in Bengali and multicultural mosques, it questions whether these spaces uphold Islam’s message of equality and belonging. Readers will gain insight into how communal habits affect inclusion, worship and the meaning of being Muslim.
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