Bethany Muslim community is building ‘a place to call ours’

Bethany Muslim community is building ‘a place to call ours’

On Sunday evening, worshippers stream into the Christ United Methodist Church in Cedar Mill, removing their shoes before stepping into the sanctuary. They form neat rows, facing Maulana Uzair Albazi, the imam leading the evening prayer.

Muslims in Husum are looking for a place for the sugar festival, but they will not find it. Prejudices and misunderstandings often stand in the way, the Muslims from Husum believe. In conversation with our editorial team they explain why.