In this interview published in Le Monde with questions from the newspaper’s readership, Dounia Bouzar suggests that Islam in France is compatible with secularism and modernity, but that the media has erroneously reported that it’s evolutionarily behind. She claims that the reason why 57 percent of the French agree with the possibility of a law…
While some say his views on Islam were considered to be within the mainstream, Abdulmutallab has also been described by some friends and acquaintances as being opaque and unknowable. Experts have uncovered puzzling character traits and interests as their investigation of how and when he was radicalized moves forward. They have also discovered an interesting…
Abdulmutallab was allegedly stone-faced and unemotional during his court hearing this week on six terrorism-related charges. He said he took painkillers before court. His lawyer stated he would not be applying for bail.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee cites about 30 criminals who converted to Islam in prison have moved to Yemen. They claim to be studying Arabic, but officials say they are nowhere to be found and could be training with al-Qaida in the hinterlands. They believe al-Qaida has taken a special interest in blond-haired blue-eyed types.
At least five of six mosques that are currently being designed and plannned in Sweden will be built with a separate balcony for female attendants. The designs are being protested by some members of the Muslim community who rather would see men and women share mosque space.
