Ayman Mazyek, chair of the central council of Muslims in Germany condemned the self-announced “Shariah Police” of Wuppertal. The strange actions of the Salafi activists would harm Islam being incompatible with Islamic values. The “Shariah Police” was created by the preacher and convert Sven Lau from Mönchengladbach. The “Shariah Police” has included Salafi activists, patrolling…
German scholars of Islamic theology and academics have condemned the terror committed by the Islamic State (IS) during a congress in Cologne. This position would be important, as some young Muslims would be attracted by the rhetoric and action of IS. Terrorists should not be allowed to lead the discourse. Fifty scholars signed a declaration…
A recent Pew Study revealed that Muslims in America fare better than Muslims in Europe. The results of the study illustrate American Islam as diverse, integrated, well-educated and economically successful. Additionally, American Muslims are more tolerant of other sects within Islam. Their experience and situation in America is in stark contrast to the experiences of…
