Issues in Politics
Swiss nationalists vote on banning Muslim minarets
A campaign led by the right-wing populists of the Swiss people’s party, is seeking to enshrine a constitutional ban on minarets. The initiative received more than enough votes to warrant a referendum on the issue – 15,000 more than the 100,000 signatures needed. People’s party lawmaker Walter Wobmann defended the move, saying “many recognize in…
Conference for Muslims in the military
A country house in Hampshire was the rarefied setting for the second conference hosting Muslims serving in Britain’s armed forces. Close to 400 Muslims serve in the military – about 300 in the Army, 50 in the RAF and 40 in the Navy. Imam Asim Hafiz, who has served as the Muslim chaplain for the…
Army looks to entice Muslims
British Muslims will be wooed to join the fight against the Taliban in a new Army recruitment drive. Military bosses plan to send serving Muslims back into their communities to encourage others to join the fight in Afghanistan. General Sir David Richards, Commander-in-Chief of Land Forces, revealed the move in an interview with an internal…
Bercy Seeks to Enable the Development of Islamic Financing in France
Christine Lagarde, Minister of the Economy and Finance, wants to facilitate the development of Islamic finances in France, stating she wants follow the model already in place in London. Known as “sukuks”, this kind of loan meets the rules of shari’ah law which prohibits claiming interest and investing in certain sectors like those related to…
Dutch politician to make another anti-Muslim film
Geert Wilders is planning to make a sequel to his anti-Muslim film ‘Fitna,’ released earlier this year. The move comes after the Dutch Ministry of Justice announced that they will not prosecute him for inciting hatred of Muslims with ‘Fitna.’ Additional details are have not yet been given. See full-text articles: NIS News Reuters