Muslim refugees and immigrants from war-torn countries like Iraq and Somalia are finding refuge and freedom in Finland. While the country only has one official mosque, many Muslims are undergoing training to lead the faithful as interest – including that of native Muslims in Finland – is generating interest and community cohesiveness. Abdullah Tami who…
Offers a virtual 3D environment catering to western Muslim audiences: Muxlim Pal was recently launched and is the brain child of Dubai-born Mohamed El-Fatatry, who is based in Finland. Muxlim Pal is an online social networking community that offers a virtual 3D environment catering to western Muslim audiences. Not to be confused with Second Life,…
Some Muslims living in Finland are not satisfied with their Islamic education in schools, as critics say that the teachings are too closely tied to one particular sect. Finnish public schools are required to offer lessons in general Islam – i.e., teachings that are agreeable with all Muslims and sects. However, in the city of…
Last week, the Finnish League for Human Rights released new study on how Muslims balance Islamic law with Finnish law. Kristiina Kouros, the head of the organization, said that the study was launched after they noted that some Muslim women were unable to get an Islamic divorce, even though they had been divorced under Finnish…
