The ‘Love a Muslim Day’ campaign encourages people to do nice things for Muslims and people in need, and has received mass support on social media. However, the reality of this supposed positive impact has been questioned and dismissed as complicit in a cycle which perpetuates intolerance towards Muslims in Western society.
Professor Cesari discussed French response and resilience to terrorist attacks, and what the Carcassonne attack reveals about ISIS’s adaptation and evolution to their changing circumstances.
The Gathering of French Muslims (RMF), chaired by Anouar Kbibech, released a statement following the Aude attacks. The group recognized “the professionalism of the gendarmes and police officers who reacted with courage and composure in neutralizing the assailant,” as well as Arnaud Beltrame, who “has the nation’s immense gratitude and profound respect.” “This new attack confirms that…
Belgium is taking back control of the Grand Mosque of Brussels by terminating Saudi Arabia’s lease of the building with immediate effect over concerns it promotes radicalism, the government recently announced. “The concession will be terminated immediately … in order to put an end to foreign interference in the way Islam is taught in Belgium,”…
French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) vice president Anouar Kbibech responded to recent comments made by Manuel Valls, who suggested outlawing Salafism. For Kbibech, such a prohibition “is like banning unemployment, it’s not so simple.” “It’s at once unrealistic and impractical,” he stated. “Mr. Valls, who was prime minister when this idea was put…
