Islam in Texas: Half Moon Opens Its Way in the State of the Lone Star

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Texas, the second most populous state in the United States, has experienced a remarkable increase in its Muslim population and associated religious infrastructure in recent decades.This phenomenon is explained by immigration, relatively high birth rates within this community and, to a lesser extent, conversions.At the same time, institutional growth has generated debates about the distinction between legitimate religious practice and the influen…