The Colombian context: a sociocultural state of the art

The Colombian context: a sociocultural state of the art

This paper will, first, present some general characteristics of Colombia, the gateway to South America . This will be followed by a short description of the characteristics of the Islamic communities in the country. Afterwards, a brief analysis of the real context in which Muslims live in Colombia, their challenges and their expectations will be exposed. Some reflections about Muslim women in the country will also be presented. Finally, a brief conclusion will be offered.