August 8, 2013 Several thousand Muslims gathered in the Arena Civica in Milan, from 8 in the morning to pray during Eid al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan. The rain did not deter the faithful and they said the traditional prayer of the day. Ramadan is a time of fasting and a time to support the purification of the soul and body. Imam Shaykh Riyadh Bustanji lead the … [Read more...] about Thousands of Muslims Celebrate the End of Ramadan in Milan
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A Mosque in Reykjavík “Threatens” Icelandic Culture
10 July 2013 Former mayor of Reykjavík claims a mosque will threaten Iceland’s culture and safety. Ólafur F. Magnússon, who was mayor for little less than 7 months in 2008, is highly pessimistic about plans of a mosque being built in the open space of in the eastern part of Reykjavík. City council approved of the plans last week, after Muslims in Iceland having … [Read more...] about A Mosque in Reykjavík “Threatens” Icelandic Culture
Ramadan in Germany
Duran Pintol who is the Imam of the Islamic Bosnian cultural community in the West German city Oberhausen, speaks about the challenges Muslims face when fasting in Ramadan. However people who have to work are free to postpone the fasting. The prayer in the night is given special attention, as Muslims rest and prepare for the day. Children are not obliged but in case of fasting, … [Read more...] about Ramadan in Germany
Among Muslims, Internet Use Goes Hand-in-Hand With More Open Views Toward Western Culture
Around the world, Muslims who use the internet are much more likely than other Muslims to have a favorable opinion of Western movies, music and television and are somewhat more likely to see similarities between Islam and Christianity, according to an analysis of a recent Pew Research Center survey. The survey of Muslims in 39 countries across the Middle East, Europe, Asia … [Read more...] about Among Muslims, Internet Use Goes Hand-in-Hand With More Open Views Toward Western Culture
Literature Urges dialogue between Muslims and Christians
April 8, 2013 Understanding Islam is a short introduction to the Muslim Culture worldwide. The book is by Matthew S. Gordon, a history professor at Miami University in Ohio. The book focuses on key themes: the origin and development, religious elements, sacred texts, important people, principle ethics, sacred spaces, sacred history and Islamic society. … [Read more...] about Literature Urges dialogue between Muslims and Christians