5000 Books for New Islam Institute
29.02.2012 The University of Osnabrück has purchased 5000 theological books for its new Islam Institute. This precious collection forms the beginning of the new institute’s library.
March 2012
Cologne’s Mosque
02.03.2012 Following several months of arguments about the construction of the new central mosque in Cologne (as reported), the Islamic Community Ditib and the mosque’s architect Paul Böhm have finally settled and come to an agreement. They are now planning on opening the mosque in summer 2012.
Germany’s Muslims Call on Designated President to Continue Integration Efforts
20.02.2012 While the debate about Germany’s designated President Gauck is on-going, with many politicians happy about Wulff’s successor, Germany’s Muslims are less euphoric. They have questioned Merkel’s choice of President and expressed their hopes that he will continue Wulff’s integration efforts. During his presidency, Wulff has especially reached out to Muslims in Germany (as reported),…
New Study on Muslims and Integration in Germany
02./03.03.2012 On Thursday, the Federal Ministry of the Interior released a new study on integration and Muslims in Germany – in the public media dubbed the “Muslim-study” – which has triggered yet another intense debate about Muslims and the role of Islam in Germany. The study, entitled “The Daily Life of Young Muslims in Germany”,…
Canadian Muslim investors seek Shariah-compliant RRSPs
CBC News – February 27, 2012 The deadline for RRSP contributions is nearing, but there’s another important investment concern for Muslims — ensuring the products they rely on for their retirement income comply with Islamic principles. With nearly a million Muslims in Canada, forming nearly three per cent of the country’s population, there has been…