How I Became a Texan Muslim (Religion Documentary) | Real Stories

Summary by Krater

A documentary exploring the lives of white conservative Americans in Texas who have converted to Islam, examining how they reconcile their new faith with their traditional American lifestyles.

From the video

Answers: Can someone be both a Texan and a Muslim?

• White American converts to Islam in Texas
• Balancing conservative American values with Islamic faith
• Community and social dynamics in Texas mosques
• Family reactions to religious conversion
• Wearing the hijab and niqab in the American South

What it concludes

• Islam is the fastest growing religion in the USA
• Being Muslim helps converts better appreciate the foundational values on which America was founded
• Converts believe that American society would benefit from embracing Islamic values
• Conversion to Islam can strengthen community and moral standards within American families