At Andalucía, we know how difficult it can be to live a life with minimal fitnah within modern US culture. We believe that we can work to build a healthy alternative: a social structure that is both Islamic and vibrant. As our community grows, we see this vision take shape more clearly every day: a diverse range of Muslims trying to live ecologically sound lives in a community that truly serves as a shining example of Islam.
In 1992 Shariyf and Mai purchased 51 acres in the grasslands northeastern New Mexico. Later, Imran purchased 100 acres and split it into 5 parcels. Soon after, we were joined by Azzizzah, Abdulbagi, Khalid, Hassan, Nafeesah, Tahseen, and their families. In 2021, two more families expressed their interest in purchasing the adjoining 80 acres. We are now deep into homesteading—constructing buildings while continuing to plan and develop the community by purchasing an additional 51 acres with a well. There is an ever-increasing emphasis on internal and external economy, which includes bartering, remote work, and startups.
Eventually, we see 150 people living in our off-grid community, and an additional 200 people living in the Village of Roy, located 5 miles away. We hope to have businesses and homes throughout the county.
In 1992 Shariyf and Mai purchased 51 acres in the grasslands northeastern New Mexico. Later, Imran purchased 100 acres and split it into 5 parcels. Soon after, we were joined by Azzizzah, Abdulbagi, Khalid, Hassan, Nafeesah, Tahseen, and their families. In 2021, two more families expressed their interest in purchasing the adjoining 80 acres. We are now deep into homesteading—constructing buildings while continuing to plan and develop the community by purchasing an additional 51 acres with a well. There is an ever-increasing emphasis on internal and external economy, which includes bartering, remote work, and startups.
Eventually, we see 150 people living in our off-grid community, and an additional 200 people living in the Village of Roy, located 5 miles away. We hope to have businesses and homes throughout the county.