February 16, 2014 Hassen Chalghoumi, the President of the Conference of Imans of France and President of the Muslim Association of Drancy was the guest speaker on the Talk Orange-Le Figaro show on February 11th. The main themes were the nature of French Islam and French Muslims going to fight in Syria. Chalghoumi began by saying he doesn’t like the word … [Read more...] about Hassen Chalghoumi interviewed by Le Figaro: ‘We have not built a French Islam’
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Announcement of a Muslim Legal Defence League
Le Figaro 17.09.2013 Following the official launch of the “Muslim Legal Defence League” (“Ligue de défense judiciare des musulmans”) by the former lawyer Karim Achoulai this summer, their first action was announced to be a complaint to be made against the French satirical paper Charlie Hebdo for their publication of caricatures depicting the Quran last week. The … [Read more...] about Announcement of a Muslim Legal Defence League
French Ex-Muslim Council founded
Le Figaro 6.7.2013 A group of former Muslims who have rejected Islam have come together in Paris to found the Council of French Ex-Muslims. The group aims to claim the right to publicly announce their disbelief and atheism as well as the right to critique their religion of origin freely. The group has currently members from over 32 nationalities, including 28-year-old … [Read more...] about French Ex-Muslim Council founded
Racist graffiti sprayed on mosque
Le Figaro 15.05.2013 The Regional Council of the Muslim Faith of Alsace announced the discovery of racist inscriptions and a Christian cross on the wall of a mosque under construction. The racist graffiti, which reads ‘French for the French and ‘100% pork’, was discovered by a mosque member in Illzach, Alsace, and is suspected to have been painted upon over night. The … [Read more...] about Racist graffiti sprayed on mosque
Muslim groups concerned about parliamentary debate upon secularism
12.04.2013 Le Figaro The representatives of eight large Muslim groups in France have expressed their concerns about the announcement of a new law against religious symbols, specifically the Muslim veil, during a meeting with France’s Secretary of Interior and Religion, Manuel Valls. Muslim organisations are worried about the renewal of stigmatization of France’s Muslim … [Read more...] about Muslim groups concerned about parliamentary debate upon secularism