Vandals Target Belgian Mosque on New Year’s Eve, Damaging Entrance
3 January 2020
The Al-Ihsaan mosque in Leuven (Flemish Brabant) was the target of an act of vandalism on the night of December 31 to January 1.
Religion
American ’Arabs Got Talent’ Star Jennifer Grout Reveals Moroccan Inspiration Behind Islam Conversion
31 December 2019
American singer Jennifer Grout, who became famous through her appearance on the "Arabs got talent" show, reflects on her conversion to Islam.
Belgium Launches First Imam Training Program at KU Leuven, Graduates Expected in 2025
28 December 2019
The first imams, from the training program initiated for future spiritual guides in February 2019 at KU Leuven, will obtain their degrees in six years.
Morocco Hosts Midnight Mass for Christians, Highlighting Religious Coexistence
27 December 2019
In Morocco, the moment was solemn this Tuesday. The Christians, who came in large numbers, celebrated the midnight mass to commemorate the birth of the child Jesus, in faith (…)
Controversial Islamic Scholar’s Conference Canceled at Montpellier Mosque Amid Pressure
20 December 2019
Tariq Ramadan will no longer give his conference on December 28 on "personal and collective trials" at the Aïcha mosque in Montpellier. This is the decision of the Aïcha (…)
Prominent French Imam: Homosexuality Compatible with Islam, Challenges Traditional Views
17 December 2019
Invited on France Info, Imam Tareq Oubrou spoke on several very controversial topics in Islam, including homosexuality, forced conversion or the veil.
Arsenal Star Özil Sparks China Backlash Over Uyghur Muslim Comments
16 December 2019
The German international of Turkish origin, Mesut Özil, has strongly condemned the repression of the Muslim minority in China. He thus provoked the anger of the authorities and (…)
Morocco Opposition Leader Slams Religious Exploitation in Politics
10 December 2019
Nabila Mounib denounces the exploitation of religion for political purposes. In a barely veiled speech, she accuses the Party of Justice and Development (PJD) of using religion (…)
Elderly Man Collapses and Dies During Friday Prayer at Fez Mosque
9 December 2019
An elderly man died in a mosque in the Sarhij Gnaoua neighborhood in Fez during the Friday prayer.
Lille Assault Trial Postponed: Three Face Charges in Attack on North African Teen
7 December 2019
The trial of the three Lille residents who assaulted a Maghrebi teenager has been postponed again. The accused will appear before the 6th correctional chamber of Lille on May 13.