Moroccan Blogger Jailed for Two Years Over Facebook Posts Criticizing Islam
16 August 2022
Moroccan human rights activist Fatima Karim has been sentenced to two years in prison for insulting Islam.
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French Muslim Leaders Call for Rain Prayers Amid Severe Drought
13 August 2022
Fires, water shortages, France like Morocco is experiencing one of the worst droughts in its history. In addition to the drastic measures being taken to deal with the (…)
Spain Orders Expulsion of Islamic Leader for Alleged Jihadist Indoctrination
12 August 2022
The Spanish justice system has ordered the expulsion of Mohamed Saïd, a leader of the Islamic community of Tarragona, for threatening national security. He is accused of (…)
France Faces Severe Drought Crisis as Government Urges Action and Prayer
11 August 2022
For a few weeks now, the whole of France has been on drought alert. The government has taken urgent measures. In parallel, Muslims are invited to organize prayers for rain.
Moroccan Man Arrested for Social Media Posts Criticizing Islam and Monarchy
9 August 2022
The cybercrime fighting brigades of the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) have arrested a young man in the town of Oued-Zem, accused of having attacked Islam and (…)
French Interior Minister Appeals Court Ruling on Controversial Imam’s Expulsion
8 August 2022
Overruled by the administrative court, which considers that the expulsion of imam Hassan Iquioussen from French territory would constitute a "disproportionate interference" (…)
UN Panel: France Violated Religious Rights in Banning Veil at Adult Education Center
5 August 2022
The ban on wearing the veil by a woman during continuing education organized in a high school in France is a violation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political (…)
French Mosques Respond to Constitutional Council’s Ruling on Separatism Law
30 July 2022
The Council of Mosques of the Rhône (CMR) reacted to the validation by the Constitutional Council of the major provisions - in particular the evolution of the regime of (…)
Controversial French Imam Faces Expulsion Over Anti-Semitism Allegations
28 July 2022
Hassan Iquioussen, a star of online preaching on his YouTube channel, is under threat of expulsion from French territory. He is accused of anti-Semitism.
Morocco to Mark Islamic New Year 1444 on July 30, Official Announcement Pending
19 July 2022
The 1st of Muharram, marking the beginning of the new Hijri year 1444, will be celebrated on July 30 next in Morocco, according to astronomical calculations. The official date (…)