Denmark: Immigrant gangs rule in prison 0
Denmark: Immigrant gangs rule in prison Strong gang members control some jail units, also in the Nyborg State Prison, report DR Fyn.
Debate: Is Europe Failing its Muslims? 0
Debate: Is Europe Failing its Muslims?
Leeds: Social housing org builds community links through sports 0
Leeds: Social housing org builds community links through sports West North West Homes Leeds (WNWHL) has launched a community cohesion project to build links with the Asian community in the Armley area of Leeds.
Lessons From Surah Yusuf – Part 3: Da’wah Behind Bars 0
بسم اللّه Part I | Part II | Part III For the second time in his young life, Prophet Yusuf [عليه السلام] found himself treated unjustly, oppressed and punished for committing absolutely no crime or offence. It is interesting how he appealed to Allah that living in a prison cell would be better for him than what the women of the city were calling him towards, and it was through his life in the cell that Allah decreed for him to have future honor and respect.
Netherlands: More immigrants speaking out against FGM 0
Netherlands: More immigrants speaking out against FGM In Austria, 6000-8000 women have undergone FGM. According to Social Democratic MP Petra Bayr efforts by health personnel, migrant organisations and religious leaders are bearing fruit.
Wales: Five arrested for anti-Muslim Facebook comments 0
Wales: Five arrested for anti-Muslim Facebook comments FIVE men have been arrested after a Facebook site was set up declaring “all Muslims should be thrown out of Wales”. Around 150 people joined the group on the social networking site claiming they would march through the Rhondda Valleys to make their feelings known
Germany: Town authorizes call to prayer 0
Germany: Town authorizes call to prayer A town in Germany authorized the call of the muezzin by loudspeaker. The German town of Rendsburg authorized the call to prayer of the muezzin by loudspeaker from the minaret of the mosque, despite protests from some people, the social-democrat mayor, Andreas Breitner, said Tuesday. There are no legal ground for a possible ban, said the mayor, who announced the call to prayer outside the mosque.
Germany/Italy: Politicians mull burqa ban following French report 0
Germany/Italy: Politicians mull burqa ban following French report In a related story, a Swiss court ruled (EN) that a headscarf ban on basketball players doe not breach their rights. ————– As their neighbours in France edged closer to a ban on burkas, German politicians on Thursday debated whether such a measure was necessary in their own country. After a French parliamentary commission ruled this week that the enveloping garment worn by some Islamic women is unacceptable and recommended a ban in schools and public offices, former Social Democratic parliamentarian, Turkish-German Lale Akgün made as case for a similar ban in Germany
Denmark: Caseworker knifed to death 0
Denmark: Caseworker knifed to death A 28 year old local of Somali background was arrested. He denies guilt. He was presumably there as a client
Switzerland: Minaret referendum was a vote against the spread of Islam 0
Switzerland: Minaret referendum was a vote against the spread of Islam According to a new analysis the supporters of the minaret ban weren’t voting against Muslims, they were voting against the spread of Islam.