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    Beginning Again in Texas

    A red Qur’an with prayer beads, dates, a candle and crescent-shaped decoration.
    An analysis of entering Muslim community in Texas, where personal belief meets language, race and mosque culture. The piece emphasizes practical support and belonging rather than presenting conversion as a complete story in itself.
    A red Qur’an with prayer beads, dates, a candle and crescent-shaped decoration.Original ↗

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