IslamOnline.net > Euro-Muslims The Euro-Muslims Zone serves as a main source for information on the different issues of European Muslim communities, empowering their active citizenship. http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?pagename=Zone-English-Euro_Muslims/EMEZone&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss Discovering the European Ramadan 2009-08-12 11:45:57.0Fasting, worshiping, iftar gatherings and lots of prayers, are some of the features that unite all Muslims from all over the globe during one particular Islamic month, Ramadan. So, wherever you are, in Europe or even in Antarctica, you are expected to join all Muslims in the holy month of fasting.... http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&pagename=Zone-English-Euro_Muslims/EMELayout&cid=1248187851534&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss Fasting, worshiping, iftar gatherings and lots of prayers, are some of the features that unite all Muslims from all over the globe during one particular Islamic month, Ramadan. So, wherever you are, in Europe or even in Antarctica, you are expected to join all Muslims in the holy month of fasting....Fasting, worshiping, iftar gatherings and lots of prayers, are some of the features that unite all Muslims from all over the globe during one particular Islamic month, Ramadan. So, wherever you are, in Europe or even in Antarctica, you are expected to join all Muslims in the holy month of fasting....]]> CDU-FDP: What's in Store for German Muslims? 2009-09-28 13:55:51.0Generally Muslims in Germany prefer a Red-Green coalition (SPD-Greens). "Despite having religious, conservative views, Germans with Turkish roots reward the SPD and Greens at polls due to their integration policies," notes Joachim Schulte, head of Data 4U.... http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&pagename=Zone-English-Euro_Muslims/EMELayout&cid=1252188324430&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss Generally Muslims in Germany prefer a Red-Green coalition (SPD-Greens). Generally Muslims in Germany prefer a Red-Green coalition (SPD-Greens). "Despite having religious, conservative views, Germans with Turkish roots reward the SPD and Greens at polls due to their integration policies," notes Joachim Schulte, head of Data 4U....]]> Danish Context of Debates on Islam (Part 2) 2009-10-21 09:25:26.0It is very difficult to pull single issues like the burqa back into a discussion of such facts and realities, so long as the underlying problem is really one of perceptions, images, and imaginings around Danes' own identity.... http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&pagename=Zone-English-Euro_Muslims/EMELayout&cid=1256033859879&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss It is very difficult to pull single issues like the burqa back into a discussion of such facts and realities, so long as the underlying problem is really one of perceptions, images, and imaginings around Danes' own identity....It is very difficult to pull single issues like the burqa back into a discussion of such facts and realities, so long as the underlying problem is really one of perceptions, images, and imaginings around Danes' own identity....]]> FAQs About Imams in Europe 2009-10-29 18:53:02.0What is most important for a European imam to have, in addition to knowledge and expertise, is to be fully aware of the European reality and the conditions and challenges facing Muslims there.... http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&pagename=Zone-English-Euro_Muslims/EMELayout&cid=1256034117401&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss What is most important for a European imam to have, in addition to knowledge and expertise, is to be fully aware of the European reality and the conditions and challenges facing Muslims there....What is most important for a European imam to have, in addition to knowledge and expertise, is to be fully aware of the European reality and the conditions and challenges facing Muslims there....]]> Muslims' Defense Against Discrimination 2009-11-04 12:15:24.0If the anti-minaret initiative were successful, the so many efforts in the fields of integration and better understanding among the groups of society would have come to an end. This could have endangered religious peace and caused great disappointment for the Swiss Muslims engaged in such efforts. On the other hand, the success of the initiative could have been a defeat for the liberal way of thinking and the open-minded people of Switzerland.... http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&pagename=Zone-English-Euro_Muslims/EMELayout&cid=1256909689341&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss If the anti-minaret initiative were successful, the so many efforts in the fields of integration and better understanding among the groups of society would have come to an end. This could have endangered religious peace and caused great disappointment for the Swiss Muslims engaged in such efforts. On the other hand, the success of the initiative could have been a defeat for the liberal way of thinking and the open-minded people of Switzerland....If the anti-minaret initiative were successful, the so many efforts in the fields of integration and better understanding among the groups of society would have come to an end. This could have endangered religious peace and caused great disappointment for the Swiss Muslims engaged in such efforts. On the other hand, the success of the initiative could have been a defeat for the liberal way of thinking and the open-minded people of Switzerland....]]> Anti-Minaret Initiative and Interfaith Dialogue 2009-11-05 17:16:10.0Switzerland has preserved its religious diversity for many centuries, with four languages, four different cultures, and two Christian denominations (Protestant and Catholic). The Swiss Council of Religions points out that the diversity of cultures and religions makes Switzerland strong. It argues that every human being is a creature of God; therefore, every human being must be respected, regardless of his or her color, language, or religion.... http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&pagename=Zone-English-Euro_Muslims/EMELayout&cid=1256909744342&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss Switzerland has preserved its religious diversity for many centuries, with four languages, four different cultures, and two Christian denominations (Protestant and Catholic). The Swiss Council of Religions points out that the diversity of cultures and religions makes Switzerland strong. It argues that every human being is a creature of God; therefore, every human being must be respected, regardless of his or her color, language, or religion....Switzerland has preserved its religious diversity for many centuries, with four languages, four different cultures, and two Christian denominations (Protestant and Catholic). The Swiss Council of Religions points out that the diversity of cultures and religions makes Switzerland strong. It argues that every human being is a creature of God; therefore, every human being must be respected, regardless of his or her color, language, or religion....]]> A swimming pool for Muslim women in Italy 2009-05-03 15:38:48.0Muslim women in Bergamo, Italy, now have private access to a local swimming pool where they can swim freely without traditional clothing. . http://www.islamonline.net/discussione/thread.jspa?messageID=175459&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss Muslim women in Bergamo, Italy, now have private access to a local swimming pool where they can swim freely without traditional clothing. .Muslim women in Bergamo, Italy, now have private access to a local swimming pool where they can swim freely without traditional clothing. .]]> 2009: Year of EU Muslim Family 2009-03-29 11:17:28.0The recent economic crisis has affected the European business atmosphere severely. One of the first steps to counter such recession is to cut cost. Currently, a company out of each five German companies is planning to . http://www.islamonline.net/English/In_Depth/EuropeanMuslims/FamilyCampaign/index.shtml?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss The recent economic crisis has affected the European business atmosphere severely. One of the first steps to counter such recession is to cut cost. Currently, a company out of each five German companies is planning to .The recent economic crisis has affected the European business atmosphere severely. One of the first steps to counter such recession is to cut cost. Currently, a company out of each five German companies is planning to .]]> European Muslim Women Speaking Up (Folder) 2009-06-28 13:18:15.0Stereotyping usually features the image of a Muslim woman in the European perception. An overall view of this image hinges on those descriptive words: suppressed, dependent, and enslaved.. http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satellite?c=Article_C&cid=1243825222856&pagename=Zone-English-Euro_Muslims%2FEMELayout&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss Stereotyping usually features the image of a Muslim woman in the European perception. An overall view of this image hinges on those descriptive words: suppressed, dependent, and enslaved..Stereotyping usually features the image of a Muslim woman in the European perception. An overall view of this image hinges on those descriptive words: suppressed, dependent, and enslaved..]]> A New German Gov.: Muslims at Crossroads 2009-11-04 16:04:00.0I had no problems professionally after my conversion in 1980. Problems came only after my book Islam: The Alternative was published in 1985. It would still be a problem for a German ambassador to become a Muslim now but it would no longer be considered to be a scandal.... http://www.islamonline.net/livedialogue/english/Browse.asp?hGuestID=2mOjJK&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss I had no problems professionally after my conversion in 1980. Problems came only after my book Islam: The Alternative was published in 1985. It would still be a problem for a German ambassador to become a Muslim now but it would no longer be considered to be a scandal....I had no problems professionally after my conversion in 1980. Problems came only after my book Islam: The Alternative was published in 1985. It would still be a problem for a German ambassador to become a Muslim now but it would no longer be considered to be a scandal....]]> Minaret Controversy in Switzerland: What’s Behind? 2009-11-05 11:19:10.0The anti-minaret campaign was very marginal on the political level as all parties condemned the initiative, so did the government and all churches. There are many non-Muslim Swiss citizens who acted against the initiative because it is opposing their vision of a pluralistic cultural country.... http://www.islamonline.net/livedialogue/english/Browse.asp?hGuestid=n6Q364&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss The anti-minaret campaign was very marginal on the political level as all parties condemned the initiative, so did the government and all churches. There are many non-Muslim Swiss citizens who acted against the initiative because it is opposing their vision of a pluralistic cultural country....The anti-minaret campaign was very marginal on the political level as all parties condemned the initiative, so did the government and all churches. There are many non-Muslim Swiss citizens who acted against the initiative because it is opposing their vision of a pluralistic cultural country....]]> Minarets in Europe: A Matter of Life & Death?!!! 2009-11-05 12:13:53.0We all know that on the coming 29th of November the Swiss people are to vote on the initiative to ban the construction of minarets in Switzerland, which if applied will be added to the Swiss constitution. . http://www.islamonline.net/discussione/thread.jspa?threadID=26296&tstart=0&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss We all know that on the coming 29th of November the Swiss people are to vote on the initiative to ban the construction of minarets in Switzerland, which if applied will be added to the Swiss constitution. .We all know that on the coming 29th of November the Swiss people are to vote on the initiative to ban the construction of minarets in Switzerland, which if applied will be added to the Swiss constitution. .]]>