Morocco Reopens 10,000 Mosques for Friday Prayers Amid Pandemic Precautions
15 October 2020
The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs announced the resumption of Friday prayer in 10,000 mosques starting this Friday, October 16.
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France Intensifies Crackdown on Radical Islamism: 73 Religious Sites Closed in 2023
14 October 2020
The figures on the fight against separatism and "singularly, against radical Islamism" were published by the Minister of the Interior and his delegate minister for citizenship. (…)
French Imam Arrested for Glorifying Terrorism on TikTok, Faces Trial
11 October 2020
Imam Luqman Heider, 33, who was serving at the mosque in Villiers-le-Bel (Val d’Oise) was arrested on Thursday, October 1 for "public glorification of an act of terrorism" (…)
Muslim Leaders Warn Macron Over ’Islamophobia’ and ’Separatism’ Policies in France
10 October 2020
The treatment of Islam and Muslims in France, through the concept of "separatism", is a concern for high Muslim officials. A collective of mosques and Muslim associations in (…)
Rihanna Apologizes for Islamic Hadith Sample in Lingerie Show Music
8 October 2020
Rihanna apologized to the Muslim community on Tuesday. She was accused of using a song that sampled a sacred Islamic hadith recitation during her 2020 Savage X Fenty fashion (…)
France Unveils New Secularism Law, Drops ’Separatism’ Label
7 October 2020
The French Minister of the Interior, Gérald Darmanin, announced on Tuesday, October 6 that the draft law that gave birth to the word "separatism" was changing its name in favor (…)
French Interior Minister Visits Morocco to Discuss Immigration and Security Cooperation
5 October 2020
The French Minister of the Interior, Gérald Darmanin, will travel to Rabat on Wednesday, October 14 for a working visit. Among the expected meetings, the French minister will (…)
Macron Proposes Arabic Language Education in French Schools to Combat Radicalization
4 October 2020
French President Emmanuel Macron, in his speech in Yvelines on Friday, decided to introduce the Arabic language into the school curriculum.
Angers Mosque Transfer to Morocco Sparks Controversy and Legal Scrutiny
3 October 2020
The free transfer of the Angers mosque is dividing the community of worshippers. The mayor, concerned, is mobilizing his competent services while also seeking the services of a (…)
Gérard Depardieu Reveals Past as Practicing Muslim, Discusses Religious Journey
3 October 2020
Gérard Depardieu has a great interest in all religions, and particularly in Islam. Openly speaking about his changing faith, the film producer declares that he feels very good (…)