More than thirty Frenchmen killed in Syrian war

June 5, 2014 After the first day of the G7 summit in Brussels Francois Hollande announced that more than thirty French citizens have been killed in Syria’s civil war. Hollande argued that in order to “prevent, deter and punish this type of movement, which could put our own security at risk, we must continue to…

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Halal Sex Shop El Asira Partners with Beate Uhse

June 7, 2014 El Asira, the online company selling halal “sensual wellness” products, will partner with German sex aid company Beate Uhse to focus on the ‘enormous Muslim growth market’. El Asira was founded in 2010 in the Netherlands and sells massage oils, lingerie and personal care products. ‘In the west, people think sensuality means…

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This map is wrong

June 6, 2014 by Mark Silk The other day the Washington Post posted an amazing map showing the second most populous religious tradition in each of the 50 states. Imagine, after Christianity it’s Baha’is in South Carolina, Hindus in Arizona and Delaware, and Muslims in Florida and Illinois. The only trouble is that none of the above is…

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Green Islam – The fair mosque

by Ulrike Hummel June 4, 2014 Mosques with solar panels, fair trade products and a guide to living an eco-friendly life during the Hajj … Eco Islam is gaining momentum. Ulrike Hummel reports on a project that seeks to develop environmental awareness among Muslims in Germany Various organic teas, lovingly prepared vegetarian dishes as well…

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