Gay imam helps young Muslims balance religion, sexuality

March 11, 2016 Growing up in Algeria, Shaira had almost everything a young man could wish for. But he also had a big secret. In a land where homosexuality is still a crime and a sin, he was forced to live a secret life, hiding that he was gay from everyone — even his closest…

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UAMO organizes third annual meeting

March 12, 2016 On Saturday the Muslim community of Orléans gathered at the Parc des expositions for a day dedicated to “faith and responsibility.” Tariq Ramadan took part in the annual event, which included round table discussions. The Union of Muslim Associations of Orléans (UAMO) described the day as a “cultural” event, which scholars and…

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Dead pig placed in front of Leipzig mosque

25 February 2016 Unknown assailants have placed a dead pig in front of a mosque under construction in the East German city of Leipzig. The cadaver, which was discovered by passers-by in the morning, bore an inscription in red paint that read ‘Mutti Merkel’ (Mummy Merkel), a popular nickname for the German Chancellor. While previously…

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German Muslims demand greater protections for mosques

05 March 2015 Following the recent rise in hate crime against Muslim buildings and institutions, leading figures from Muslim organisations in Germany have demanded greater protection for mosques and other sites. The Secretary General of the Turkish-Islamic Union (DITIB) demanded “a partnership-based security concept for the protection of Muslim prayer rooms. And that as quickly…

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Larbi Kechat, ousted by Adda’wa mosque

February 24, 2016 Larbi Kechat, a central figure in France’s Muslim community for more than 40 years, lost his status as “honorary president” of the Adda’wa mosque, which he had held since 2004, as well as any associated power in the mosque and cultural central, following internal infighting. The arguments began in 2013. The ACI,…

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