Academics & Education

Court confirms reopening of Muslim school in Nice after closure order overturned Many in the community view the case as reflecting unfair treatment and potential religious discrimination.

(Morocco World News) The Avicenne Muslim middle school in Nice has won another legal victory after the Marseille Administrative Court of Appeal confirmed the cancellation of a government order that sought to close the school. The court ruled on Friday that the […]

Clerics & Preachers

France to cease acceptance of foreign-appointed imams starting 2024 France’s history of controversial measures has fueled concerns that this latest move is a continuation of policies targeting Islamic practices.

(Morocco World News) French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin has announced that France will no longer accept new “detached imams” from foreign countries starting on January 1, 2024. The announcement follows President Emmanuel Macron’s 2020 decision to end the presence of around 300 […]

LGBT

Berlin mosque sparks outrage for raising rainbow flag in support of LGBTQ+ The self-proclaimed liberal mosque prides itself on being a breeding ground for liberal practices that are forbidden in other mosques across the world.

(Morocco World News) The Ibn Rushd-Goethe mosque in Berlin is embroiled in a major controversy over an unprecedented decision to raise the rainbow flag on July 1 ahead of Friday prayer to show support to the LGBTQ+ community. Attendees of the flag-raising […]