- Islam in Peru
The statistics for Islam in Peru estimate a total
Muslim population of 1000, representing 0.002 percent of the population. There are a handful ofIslamic organizations inPeru , including the Asociación Islámica del Perú and the Musulmanes Peruanos of Naqshbandi Haqqani tariqa, all located inLima . A group of Muslims have also set up a webpage named Musulmanes Peruanos.The Latin American Muslim Unity (LAMU) organization, based in
Fresno, California ,United States , has drawn up a proposal for the first Islamic orphanage in Peru, in order to deal with the current crisis of homeless children. LAMU also channels extensive funds to Muslimdawah programs in Mexico and Peru. This project has not materialized.References
* [http://www.naksibendiperu.com Musulmanes Peruanos. Tariqa Naqshbandi Haqqani] sufis
* [http://www.musulmanesperuanos.com Página de los Musulmanes Peruanos]
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