Muslim immigrants feel comfortable living in Spain. They feel like living in their own home. News site Deutsche Welle (15/10) reported that Arabic is often heard on the streets of Lavapies, the center of Madrid, the capital of Spain.
The Muslim population in Spain is currently around 1,3 million people or under 3% of the 45 million total population.
An annual survey by the Muslim community shows that around 70% of Muslims feel that Spain is their homeland and 80% say they have adapted to the Spanish way of life.
According to the leading Muslim community expert from Madrid, Berbabe Lopez, Spain is turning into a multicultural society with spectacular speed. Conflict between community members was minimal.
“People who come to adjust, even though they continue to maintain their culture, especially the older generation. People don't live in ghettos; they spread across the country, all over the neighborhood, "he told Lopez Deutsche Welle.
National politicians rarely speak lopsidedly about Islam. Spain also has a legal commitment to religious freedom enshrined in its Constitution. (Mel / ddhongkong.org). *
