Muslims divided on manifesto against ‘new anti-Semitism’

Reactions to the Parisien‘s publication of a “manifesto against the new anti-Semitism” came swiftly. The piece was signed by 300 signatories, who denounced growing anti-Semitism brought about by “Islamist radicalization.” Written by Philippe Val, the former director of Charlie Hebdo, the text denounces an “insidious ethnic cleansing” in some neighborhoods. “In our recent history, eleven Jews have…

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German writer Feridun Zaimoğlu takes a swipe at identity politics, Islamic associations

In an interview with Qantara magazine, German writer Feridun Zaimoğlu takes stock of the country’s heated, at times hysterical debates on Islam and identity. He criticises both Interior Minister Seehofer’s identitarian overtures that come at the expense of Muslims living in the country – and the position taken by many Muslims themselves. In particular, he…

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Mixed reactions to Imam El Hadi Doudi’s expulsion to Algeria

The controversial Salafist preacher Imam El Hadi Doudi was expelled to Algeria following a lengthy legal process. The 63-year-old’s expulsion followed a deportation order issued by the French Interior Ministry on Tuesday. Doudi’s expulsion application was suspended pending a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), which finally ruled in favor of the deportation on Thursday….

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Salafist preacher El Hadi Doudi expelled to Algeria

The controversial Salafist preacher Imam El Hadi Doudi was expelled to Algeria following a lengthy legal process. The 63-year-old’s expulsion followed a deportation order issued by the French interior ministry on Tuesday. Doudi’s expulsion application was suspended pending a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR), which finally ruled in favor of the deportation on…

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Channel 4’s ‘Who Speaks for British Muslims’ sparks criticism for its allegations about MEND Muslim advocacy group

The twenty-six minute programme, which aired on Channel 4, accused the Muslim advocacy group MEND of being linked to racism and extremism.

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