Our story

Our story begins with Brother Dawood, whose dawah in London and Colombia is part of how the Latin Muslim Association began. From that work came a UK registered charity that continues to support projects in South America.

In Memoriam

Gabriel Dawood Herrera Escobar: Al-Colombi.

It is with great sadness that we remember our dear brother Gabriel David Herrera Escobar (Dawood Al-Colombi), who passed away in September 2015 after months of illness in Pereira, Colombia. Innā lillāhi wa innā ilayhi rājiʿūn.

Brother Dawood was a truly inspirational figure who touched the lives of so many and was instrumental in furthering the cause of Islam throughout Latin America. Those who met him recall his friendliness, warmth, and deep determination.

May Allah (SWT) have mercy on our brother, elevate his rank with the martyrs and the righteous, and grant him the highest station in Jannah. Ameen.

2000Embraces Islam in London, begins dawah in the Latin community
2005Returns to Pereira; over 200 people, including his whole family, embrace Islam
2009Salsa to Jalsa events in London; dawah tables across Colombia
2010Panama missions; over 160 new Muslims across two visits
2015Returns to Allah (SWT) during the blessed days of Dhul Hijjah

Who We Are

A community built on faith & culture

We are a group of Muslims from around the world united in our aim to support brothers and sisters throughout Colombia and other Latin American regions in spreading the message of Islam, based on authentic sources from the Quran and the Sunnah.

It is not our race, colour, or culture that makes any one of us better than the other, but the degree to which we recognise our Creator and adhere to His commands.

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Our work today

Supporting projects in South America

From relief after the Mocoa mudslide to dawah missions in Colombia and Panama and talks in the UK, see the projects and events we have supported.

See our work