Former spokesperson of the Islamic Faith Society (ISF) Kasem Said Ahmed was attacked on his way to work, shortly after the attack on the Danish embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan was announced in the Danish media. The attack occurred in Copenhagen, and Ahmed said he was punched in the face after being asked if he was…
In an age dominated by discussion of counter-terrorism, an understanding of Muslim identities needs to be developed within the context of issues of inclusion and exclusion, and an acceptance of diversity of views and practices among Muslims…Social exclusion may be perceived to be absolute or relative by the individuals and communities concerned. The perceptions of exclusion could be at variance with the reality of exclusion […]
A campaign to boycott Danish products is taking hold in Saudi Arabia, after the re-publishing of 12 controversial cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad. We will carry out a new boycott said Mohammed Abidat, the president of Arab entrepreneurs. He added that it is imperative that Muslim and Arab trades-people and shopkeepers boycott all Danish products….
Extremist literature that encourages hatred of gays, Christians and Jews can be easily found at many of Britain’s mosques, according to a new survey. Toby Helm repots.
Project Responsibilities: News for France and Canada, research, and some articles Contact Info: Assistant Professor of Religious Studies Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John’s, NL A1C 5S7 Canada [email protected] https://www.faculty.mun.ca/jselby/ Professional Positions: Current – Assistant Professor, Memorial University of Newfoundland Former – Postdoctoral Fellow, Islam in the West Program, Harvard University Areas of Expertise:…
