'For years, I limited myself to practicing the whirling dervish dance, trying to convince myself that Islam did not interest me': Annika's conversion to Sufism
- Posted on January 10, 2026
- By Le Monde
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'For years, I limited myself to practicing the whirling dervish dance, trying to convince myself that Islam did not interest me': Annika's conversion to Sufism
Why does one choose a religion? 11 people recount their spiritual journeys. Annika, 59, of Norwegian origin, has lived in France for about 30 years. Protestant by family tradition, she chose Sufi Islam in 2013.
