Debate Over Female Imams Intensifies in French Muslim Community
3 December 2020
Female imamate is far from being accepted within the French Muslim community. And for good reason, the positions diverge.
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Morocco’s King Mohammed VI: Balancing Islamic Tradition with Modern Reform
3 December 2020
Since his accession to the throne in 1999, King Mohammed VI has endeavored to modernize Islam and Islamize modernity. The commandery of the believers serves as his support.
France to Inspect 76 Mosques in Crackdown on Separatism
3 December 2020
In France, a "massive and unprecedented action against separatism" targeting "76 mosques" will be launched in the coming days. This was announced on Wednesday by the Minister (…)
France Unveils Plan to Combat Online Islamist Extremism 24/7
3 December 2020
France wants to step up its fight against Islamism on the ground as well as online. Marlène Schiappa, Minister Delegate for Citizenship, unveils the action plan.
Muslim Women in Headscarves Leaving France Amid Growing Stigma
2 December 2020
More and more Muslim women wearing headscarves are leaving France to live their faith and have a fulfilling professional life, away from the looks that stick to the veil, all (…)
French Imams Protest National Council Plan, Citing Foreign Influence Concerns
2 December 2020
The creation of a National Council of Imams (CNI) in France entrusted to the French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) is not to the liking of many independent imams and some (…)
Teacher’s Controversial Letter Sparks Debate on Muslim Students in French Schools
2 December 2020
A teacher from Nîmes claims that Muslim children have difficulty integrating into French schools.
French Far-Right Aide Launches Website Targeting ’Accomplices of Islam’
29 November 2020
In France, the "accomplices" of Islam are listed. At the helm, a parliamentary assistant of the Rassemblement national (RN), Damien Rieu.
Evangelical Pastor Warns of Rising Islamic Conversions Among Youth
28 November 2020
While the issue of conversion to Islam, estimated between 150 and 200 per year, is not often addressed by the Catholic Church, this is not the case with evangelicals. (…)
Lyon Mosque Leader Rejects National Imam Council Proposal
28 November 2020
The rector of the Grand Mosque of Lyon and president of the Council of Mosques of the Rhône, Kamel Kabtane, disapproves of the project of the National Council of Imams (CNI) (…)