France
Muslim Family Allegedly Denied Entry at French Fast Food Restaurant
Racist aggression and humiliation against Muslims continue in France. As she was preparing to enter a restaurant, a Muslim family was denied access.
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Religion
Morocco
Morocco Condemns Nice Cathedral Attack, Urges Religious Tolerance
A few hours after the attack carried out by a young Tunisian inside the cathedral of Nice, Morocco expressed its proximity and compassion to the victims and their families.
France
Angers City Council Blocks Transfer of Unfinished Mosque to Moroccan Control
The sources of mosque financing have become a priority for the French authorities since the assassination of teacher Samuel Paty in Conflans. The Angers municipal council voted on Monday against the transfer to Morocco of the mosque under construction, previously decided by the association, to finalize the work.
Morocco
Morocco's Islamic Council Condemns Prophet Caricatures and Terrorism
The Supreme Council of Ulema of Morocco joins the ranks of those who condemn terrorism and violence, as well as statements that undermine the sanctity of religions. According to the Council, the Prophets, through their bravery and knowledge, "have transmitted to all of humanity the values of love, brotherhood and solidarity between people".
France
French Muslim Council Proposes Unified Imam Training to Combat Radicalization
The French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) wants to develop a common training program for imams and a plan to fight radicalism. The initiative comes a week after the attack carried out against teacher Samuel Paty in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine.
France
Morocco Joins Boycott of French Products Amid Macron's Islam Comments
The calls for a boycott of French products launched in the wake of President Emmanuel Macron’s speech and attacking Islam are also being followed in Morocco. Since this speech "harmful to Franco-Muslim relations", the calls are multiplying on social networks.
France
Nabilla Sparks Controversy with Reaction to Teen's Anti-Islam Comments
Nabilla’s outburst on the Mila affair was analyzed by Patrick Cohen on the show "C à vous". While condemning the young woman’s remarks, the journalist had returned to Nabilla’s tweet which, according to him, was disproportionate.
Morocco
Morocco Condemns French Muhammad Caricatures, Citing Religious Respect
The continued publication of caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad in France outrages Morocco. The Kingdom has condemned, on Sunday, these acts which demonstrate "the immaturity of their authors".
France
Firecracker Near Paris Mosque Prompts Security Response, Debunking Social Media Rumors
The perimeter of the Great Mosque of Paris was completely cordoned off on Friday. The origin of this security measure was the throwing of a firecracker "in a street overlooking the facade just before the exit of the worshippers".
France
French Mosque Closed After Sharing Video Linked to Teacher's Murder
The Pantin mosque in Yvelines has been closed for six months by the Ministry of the Interior. It is accused of having broadcast on its Facebook page the video "likely to have facilitated the act of terrorism" of the teacher Samuel Paty and of not having ensured the moderation of the comments of Internet users.
France
Controversy Erupts Over Proposed Transfer of Angers Mosque to Moroccan Control
Tension is high in Angers around the transfer of the mosque to Morocco. The former presidents of the Association of Muslims of the city, fearing "irreparable damage", are planning a demonstration this Friday, October 23, on the sidelines of the main prayer, that is, a few days before the city council meeting which has included this issue on the agenda.
France
Moroccan Embassy Denies Ties to Radical Islamist in French Teacher's Murder Case
The Moroccan embassy in Paris has disputed any relationship with Abdelhakim Sefrioui, a figure of radical Islam in France, who was taken into custody in connection with the assassination of teacher Samuel Paty. It even described the alleged proximity of the individual to the Moroccan embassy in Paris, published by the media, as a malicious allegation.