France
Female Imam in Paris Pushes for Gender-Inclusive Prayer at Mosque
Kahina Bahloul, one of the three imams in France, advocates for mixed prayer at the Fatima Mosque in Paris. A first.
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Religion
France
Investigation Reveals Deadly Exorcism Case in France, Sparking Concerns
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 exorcism lasted five hours.
France
Growing Islamic Identity Challenges Integration in French Neighborhoods, Resident Reports
Paul*, a Christian living in a Muslim sensitive neighborhood, recounts Islam in France.
France
Construction Begins on $16 Million Mosque in Metz, France
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 euros.
France
France Intensifies Mosque Surveillance, Closes Two Under Anti-Terror Law
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 under surveillance, according to statements by Christophe Castaner on Wednesday, February 12, before the Law Commission of the National Assembly.
France
North African Flags Displayed on French Church, Sparking Controversy in Albi
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 individuals who were taking pictures while displaying these symbols disappeared.
Belgium
Belgium's Muslim Executive to Hire Female Theologians to Combat Radicalization
The Executive of Muslims of Belgium wants to hire theologians and preachers to support Muslim women.
France
French Muslim Council Chief Condemns Threats Over Islam Criticism
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 the Muslim Faith (CFCM), said he "accepts that Islam be criticized", but refuses that this "leads to the stigmatization of Muslims".
France
Controversy Erupts as Teen's Anti-Islam Video Goes Viral, Sparking Debate on Religion and Race
On CNews, Rose Ameziane, president of the Mouvement-Territoires, reacted to the video of Mila, a young high school student who strongly criticized Islam.
Sport
Tokyo Olympics to Offer Mobile Mosques for Muslim Athletes and Fans
A mobile mosque will be made available to Muslim athletes and supporters during the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games.
France
Former Muslims Share Journey to Christianity in New Documentary
The conversion of Muslims to Christianity is at the heart of the making of a documentary entitled "The New Converts", broadcast on Monday, February 3, on the KTO channel. Three former Muslims recount their "singular path".
France
Agen Mosque Promotes Interfaith Dialogue and Open Islam in France
The mosque of Agen, its association and its imam, Hassane Hda, a Franco-Moroccan, promote a peaceful and tolerant Islam through the implementation of the principles of openness to others and interfaith dialogue.