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Finland: Shi’i Muslims unsatisfied with their Muslim education

Euro-Islam16 years ago14 years ago01 mins

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…

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Background: How Are We Educating Our Young?

Euro-Islam18 years ago01 mins

Due to the lack of adequate channels of Islamic education, from mosque-centered activities to websites run by mainstream, non-fundamentalist Muslims, second- and third-generation Muslim youth in Germany are increasingly losing touch with their origins. Small local initiatives set up to fill this gap are gradually cohering into wider, national institutions like the Lifemakers. In a…

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