‘It is what shapes me:’ Adam Agoub seeks excellence through faith

‘It is what shapes me:’ Adam Agoub seeks excellence through faith

Twenty-two men stand in a line bowing their heads. One man holds a hand to his chest, another has his arms at his sides. Women follow suit, lining up behind the men, bowing their heads in prayer. The sun has just set. In front of both lines stands one man leading the Maghrib “sunset” prayer, the fourth of five obligatory daily prayers for Muslims. Among the line of men is Adam Agoub. Agoub stands shoulder to shoulder with the men as the prayer c…