Issues in Politics
Muslim fiesta to given official status in Spain
The government of Melilla announced that in 2 years time, the Muslim religions celebration of Eid will be given official status in Melilla. This marks the first time that part of the territory of Spain will give official status to a non-Catholic religion celebration. It is expected that Cueta will also begin to officially recognize…
Muslims reject move to stop new mosques
Muslim intellectuals have rejected a government plan to halt the construction of new mosques in Italy, arguing that it is a shortage of mosques – not the fact that there are too many – that has made it more difficult to monitor radical Islam. The anti-immigrant Northern League has renewed its calls to stop the…
Islamic groups in Europe condemn Mumbai attacks
The Federation of Islamic Organizations in Europe (FIOE) condemned the “inexcusable and reprehensible” terror attacks in the Indian city of Mumbai. “The Federation of Islamic Organizations in Europe reminds of the vital importance of exercising self-restraint, and respect for the principle of peaceful coexistence and harmony in community relations in the multi-ethnic Indian society,” said…
Wilders: Champion of freedom or anti-Islamic provocateur? Both.
The Wall Street Journal takes a look at Geert Wilders, controversial Dutch lawmaker and creator of the inflammatory anti-Islam film ‘Fitna.’ It examines the dualistic conceptions of Wilders – as an advocate of free speech and secular values, or an anti-Islam and anti-Muslim provocateur. While Wilders acknowledges that the majority of Muslims in the West…
Detroit billboard says religious law imposed by Islam threatens rights
Officials with the non-profit United American Committee (UAC) have erected a 48-foot long billboard just outside of Detroit, Michigan. “Sharia Law Threatens America,” says the sign. The UAC says that the billboard’s erection is “dedicated to awakening the nation to the threats of radical Islam (and) educate Americans on the nature of Islamic extremism.” A…