IslamOnline.net follows the changing face and of European Muslim converts, and the development of new organizations and meetings where new EU Muslims can share and discuss their experiences and faith. NEMA, the Native European Muslim Assembly, recently launched its second annual meeting for EU Muslim converts at the beginning of April. The meeting lasted for…
The European Muslim Network is delighted to invite you to a Round Table discussion with Dr. Guillaume Dye and Dr. Tariq Ramadan, which will take place on the 20th of February 2009 at 7 pm.
Among the European Muslims to respond to Osama Bin Laden’s threats to punish European countries over the reprinting of cartoons mocking the Prophet Muhammad was Lhaj Thami Breze, head of the UOIF (Union of French Islamic Organizations). Breze stated, His [Bin Laden] threats are unacceptable in letter and spirit. Other European Muslim leaders, like Ibrahim…
By Carla Power When Famile Arslan showed up for her first day of work, the receptionist pointed her toward the broom closet. “‘The cleaning supplies are over there,’” Arslan recalls being told. “I had to say, ‘No, I’m not the cleaner. I’m the lawyer.’” In fairness to the receptionist, Arslan was making history that morning,…
The Fatiha Ceremony and Consolation gathering for late Ustaz Salim Azzam took place in London last Saturday at the Islamic Cultural Centre in Regent’s Park. Representatives from different Islamic organisations attended to offer their condolences to the family and close friends of Mr Azzam. Some representatives gave short speeches about the bravery, generosity and involvement…
