Muslim Population in Spain Surpasses 2 Million, Study Finds
26 February 2020
For the first time, and following the results of a demographic study conducted on the Muslim population in Spain, the number of resident Muslims has reached 2,091,656.
Religion
Female Imam in Paris Pushes for Gender-Inclusive Prayer at Mosque
24 February 2020
Kahina Bahloul, one of the three imams in France, advocates for mixed prayer at the Fatima Mosque in Paris. A first.
Investigation Reveals Deadly Exorcism Case in France, Sparking Concerns
24 February 2020
Journalist Lou Syrah* has documented in a book the results of her investigation into the death of Louisa, 19, exorcised by an imam in 1994 in Roubaix, France. This Saudi-style (…)
Growing Islamic Identity Challenges Integration in French Neighborhoods, Resident Reports
20 February 2020
Paul*, a Christian living in a Muslim sensitive neighborhood, recounts Islam in France.
Construction Begins on $16 Million Mosque in Metz, France
16 February 2020
The large mosque of Metz, whose construction work was launched this Saturday, will soon be a reality in Moselle, France. Its realization would require an envelope of 15 million (…)
France Intensifies Mosque Surveillance, Closes Two Under Anti-Terror Law
14 February 2020
As part of the implementation of the law on Domestic Security and the Fight against Terrorism (SILT), adopted in 2017 in France, two mosques have been closed and 63 others are (…)
North African Flags Displayed on French Church, Sparking Controversy in Albi
12 February 2020
On Sunday, three Maghreb flags were placed above the porch of the church of Rayssac in Albi. Before the arrival of the police, alerted by witnesses to the scene, the (…)
Belgium’s Muslim Executive to Hire Female Theologians to Combat Radicalization
10 February 2020
The Executive of Muslims of Belgium wants to hire theologians and preachers to support Muslim women.
French Muslim Council Chief Condemns Threats Over Islam Criticism
10 February 2020
The remarks made by the high school student Mila continue to provoke reactions in the ranks of opinion leaders. Mohammed Moussaoui, the new president of the French Council of (…)
Controversy Erupts as Teen’s Anti-Islam Video Goes Viral, Sparking Debate on Religion and Race
9 February 2020
On CNews, Rose Ameziane, president of the Mouvement-Territoires, reacted to the video of Mila, a young high school student who strongly criticized Islam.