News and Analysis on Islam in Europe and North America
Firmin Adamon, of African origin arrived in Cesena more than one year ago, was ordained on the 16th of January, 2009. He converted to Catholicism as an adult and wants to be a priest. Although his family is Muslim, they didn’t oppose his choice; on the contrary, they were supportive to the point that some
Protesters of the expansion of a Saudi government- funded Islamic school say they fear an increase in traffic in the area. But debates usually transform into hot discussions about the spread of radical Islam through the school. The Islamic Saudi Academy is seeking to serve more students, and area residents are concerned. “I submit no
Counterfeiters in the Netherlands have provided false documents in preparation for an attack on a Western ally in Afghanistan and for Jihadists preparing bomb-attacks elsewhere in Europe, a report from the Ministry of Justice reveals. The counterfeit trade uses stolen documents robbed from foreign countries, as well as producing complete forgeries, to produce passports and
The Halal Institute, an organization created by the Islamic association Junta Islamica, is organizing an international conference on the Islamic banking system. The aim of this event, according to the organizers, is to promote the Islamic banking system as an alternative to the economic crisis and discuss the experiences of different countries. The Halal Institute
Controversial Muslim leader Mulla Krekar was attacked this week. Shots rang through a window to Krekar’s appartment in Oslo, injuring his son-in-law in the arm. Mulla Krekar, or Najmuddin Faraj Ahmad, is an Iraqi Kurd and has been living in Norway since 1991. He has not been granted Norwegian citizenship. Krekar is known as one