The Great Muslim American Road Trip

Love and Belief

Clip: Episode 1 | 4m 19s

Sebastian met Mona at a mountain retreat in New Mexico. Her way of practicing Islam intrigued him and led him to become a Muslim; his kind manner impressed her and helped them fall in love. They would marry in just a year and begin their life adventure together. The road trip is just the latest leg of that longer journey.

Aired: 07/05/22 | Rating: NR

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