Struggling with and against the Governance of Islam in Spain

The process of accommodation Islam in Spain is based on the Constitution 1978, which guarantees freedom religion. Regarding Islam, Cooperation Agreement signed 1992 between State and Islamic Commission brought with it a formal recognition practice faith. Thirty years later, sole interlocutor appointed by seems to be ineffective pursuance compliance religious rights. In various regions other actors have engaged claims-making for rights that include, among others, access cemetery space burials education halal food publicly funded schools. This paper explores governance Muslims presenting case number grassroots organizations northern region La Rioja combined their efforts achieve they were granted decades ago. Through outside institutionalized structure interlocution State, are contesting external internal top-down Spain. Based empirical data, we analyzed nature claims, varied ways responding specific practices governance, as well spaces this takes place.