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World Service,12 Oct 2018,26 mins

Christian Mother, Muslim Daughter

Heart and Soul

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The African-American writer Patricia Raybon says her Christian faith defines who she is. So when her daughter Alana announced that she was converting to Islam, it came as a profound shock. For 10 years any talk of faith led to arguments and tears. Then Patricia came up with an unusual idea. Hear their story from both sides. (Photo: Patricia Raybon (L) and Alana (R). Credit: Patricia Raybon)

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