Imam Hassan Chalghoumi has recently been thrust back into the spotlight after he organized a “Muslim march against terrorism,” which is set to stop in several European cities July 8-14. Chalghoumi’s involvement in the project has led to a number of reservations in his own community, which has denied his legitimacy. His visibility on television stations…
A “Muslim march against terrorism,” which takes place July 8-14 in various cities throughout Europe, has attracted numerous criticisms in France from the country’s Muslims; even the French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) has refused to participate. From the onset the march has been plagued by issues surrounding its purpose, the organizers’ identities, and a general…
A survey carried out by Ifop for the JDD and No Com published on July 2 shows that 61% of Frenchmen believe that the fight against “radical Islamism” should take priority over issues of unemployment (36%) and retirement (43%), improving schools (36%) or purchasing power (30%). You can read the complete findings here.
