20 December 2011 A Moroccan Imam invited to speak at a conference in Amsterdam did not apply for a visa to enter the country, according to the Telegraaf. Politicians had condemned the invitation and called for his entry to the country to be banned, when it was revealed that the Imam had supported a marriageable age of nine for girls. Foreign minister Uri Rosenthal … [Read more...] about Update: Moroccan Imam Does Not Apply for Dutch Visa
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Dutch Muslims boycotting Pro-Israel shops en masse
Members of the Dutch Muslim community are boycotting Aldi and Lidi supermarkets following a rumor that the grocery stores will donate sales to Israel. The call for a boycott, which spread very quickly, came from an anonymous source on January 10th, saying “do not go shopping today at Aldi and Lidi. The entire sales of 10 January 2009 are going to Israel.” "It appears as though … [Read more...] about Dutch Muslims boycotting Pro-Israel shops en masse
Moroccan imam union erected in Utrecht
Moroccan imams in Utrecht have erected their own union. The Moroccan Imam Union (Marokkaanse Imam Bond, MIB) will pose quality demands on imams, give courses and training, advise authorities, and serve as a contact point for the media, said the union's interim-chairman and imam Yassin Elforkani. Elforkani said he places value on the importance on the organization having a … [Read more...] about Moroccan imam union erected in Utrecht