France
Teacher's Controversial Letter Sparks Debate on Muslim Students in French Schools
A teacher from Nîmes claims that Muslim children have difficulty integrating into French schools.
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Islam
France
French Far-Right Aide Launches Website Targeting 'Accomplices of Islam'
In France , the "accomplices" of Islam are listed. At the helm, a parliamentary assistant of the Rassemblement national (RN), Damien Rieu.
Morocco
Evangelical Pastor Warns of Rising Islamic Conversions Among Youth
While the issue of conversion to Islam, estimated between 150 and 200 per year, is not often addressed by the Catholic Church, this is not the case with evangelicals. Interviewed by Le Point , the pastor of Moroccan origin, Saïd Oujibou, addresses the issue of "Islamist proselytism" and is concerned about a lack of solidarity within the ranks of evangelicals.
France
Lyon Mosque Leader Rejects National Imam Council Proposal
The rector of the Grand Mosque of Lyon and president of the Council of Mosques of the Rhône, Kamel Kabtane, disapproves of the project of the National Council of Imams (CNI) set up by the Élysée and attested by the leaders of the French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM). He indicated this in a press release dated Thursday.
France
Nice Mayor Defies Court Order to Open En-Nour Mosque
The Marseille administrative court of appeal had ordered, on Monday, November 2, Nice to sign the definitive opening of the En-Nour mosque before January 2, but the city is refusing to do so.
France
Jewish Leaders Call for Protection of Muslim Children Amid French Terror Investigations
Apology for terrorism, death threats, insults or incitement to hatred, these are the subjects on which hundreds of investigations have been launched in France after the assassination of Samuel Paty. In the wake of these cases also relating to children, nearly 40 Jewish personalities signed a column on Wednesday, November 25, for their defense.
France
Muslim Woman Alleges Discrimination After Bank Demands Veil Removal
Leila, a customer of Société Générale, was forced by an employee of the Hénin-Beaumont branch to remove her veil. Even if security reasons were invoked by the bank, the woman sees Islamophobia in it and decides to file a complaint.
France
Prominent French Imam Resigns Over National Council Controversy
For more than 20 years, Mohamed Bajrafil has been an imam in France. The religious leader of Comorian origin who mainly worked at the mosque in Ivry-sur-Seine, in the Paris region, has just renounced his position.
Morocco
Morocco Expands Mosque Reopenings as COVID-19 Measures Prove Effective
In order to reduce the pressure of demand on certain places of worship in Morocco, an increasing process of opening mosques is planned. However, for some closed mosques, the fundamental problem is related to the financing of renovation work.
France
French Mosques to Reopen Gradually Under Strict COVID-19 Protocols
Faced with the precariousness of the health situation, the French Council of the Muslim Faith has recalled the new conditions for the resumption of religious ceremonies scheduled for this Saturday, November 28. The Council recommends "a gradual and strictly supervised resumption under the rules and prevention measures issued by the CFCM.
France
Council of State Upholds Dissolution of BarakaCity and Closure of Pantin Mosque Amid Radical Islam Concerns
The Council of State confirmed, on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, the dissolution of the BarakaCity association accused of inciting hatred and being close to radical Islamism. It also confirmed the temporary closure of the large mosque in Pantin.
France
World Islamic League: Muslims in France Must Respect Constitution and Laws
Whether French Muslim or Muslim resident in France, the French Constitution must be respected. This is the affirmation of Mohammed Abdelkrim Alissa, Secretary General of the World Islamic League.