France
Montpellier Authorities Shut Down Two Unauthorized Quranic Schools After Surprise Inspection
The prefect of Hérault has asked the mayor of Montpellier to close two Quranic schools following "an unannounced administrative inspection."
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Islam
Spain
Spanish Court Upholds Expulsion of Moroccan Imam Over National Security Concerns
The Audiencia Nacional has confirmed the expulsion of the Moroccan Yahya Benaouda , imam of the mosque in Talayuela (Cáceres, Extremadura), accused of Salafism. He had appealed the expulsion decision.
Spain
Moroccan Father Defends Son Arrested in Spain on Terror Charges
The 21-year-old Moroccan jihadist Mohammed was arrested in Murcia for attempting to commit a terrorist attack. His father, Belkacem, defends his son who, according to him, would not be capable of committing such an act.
Sport
Didier Drogba Debunks Viral Rumors of Conversion to Islam
Didier Drogba cut short the rumors about his conversion to Islam, widely circulated on social media. This is not the case, reacted the former Ivorian footballer on Monday.
Spain
Spanish Court Reviews Expulsion of Moroccan Imam Accused of Salafism
The Spanish National Court examined on Tuesday the case of Imam Yahyia Benaouda , head of the Islamic community of Talayuela (Extremadura), who appealed the expulsion decision taken against him on October 26 for Salafism.
Belgium
Study Reveals Family Backgrounds of Belgian-Moroccan Jihadists Who Left for Syria
As the trial of the Brussels attacks approaches, Belgian-Moroccan Aicha Bacha, a doctor of political and social sciences at the Université libre de Belgique (ULB), shares the results of a survey she conducted on the family environment of Belgian terrorists and jihadists, mostly of Moroccan origin, who went to Syria.
France
Reality TV Star Marine El Himer Announces Conversion to Islam on Instagram
The French influencer and reality TV star Marine El Himer, now a Moroccan citizen, has converted to Islam. A "choice of soul, heart and reason" for the twin sister of Océane.
Spain
Catalonia's Muslims Seek Dedicated Burial Spaces Amid Cemetery Shortage
Moroccans residing in Catalonia, particularly in the Catalonia region, are complaining about the lack of Muslim squares to bury their dead with dignity.
Morocco
Moroccan Activist Jailed for "Insulting Islam" Begins Hunger Strike
Fatima Karim, the Moroccan activist who was sentenced to two years in prison for "attack on the Islamic religion," has started a hunger strike to protest her "severe judgment."
Morocco
Morocco Plans Massive Mosque Expansion: 200 New Houses of Worship Annually
Morocco needs to build 200 new mosques per year, according to the Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs.
Spain
Spain Expels Moroccan Imam Accused of Salafism from Extremadura Mosque
The Spanish police arrested on Tuesday the imam of the mosque in Talayuela (Extremadura), Yahya Benaouda, accused of Salafism. He will be expelled to Morocco in the next few hours.
Spain
Moroccan Man Sentenced for Foiled Drone Attack Plot on Barcelona Soccer Stadium
Mohammed Yassine Amrani, the pro-Daesh Moroccan jihadist, accused of attempting a terrorist attack against the Camp Nou (FC Barcelona stadium) during a match, was sentenced to three years in prison for self-radicalization, after admitting the facts and reaching an agreement with the prosecution.