The Burkini: When the Beach Becomes a Political Debate
The Piece of Cloth That Sparked a Storm in Europe's Swimming Pools If you thought the biggest debate on a beach in the middle of August was whether to…
THE ECOSYSTEM OF ISLAMIC POWER IN EGYPT
To Understand Islam in Europe, We Must Look at Its Roots To understand Islam in Europe, we must look beyond Europe’s borders. The Islam we find in Europe today…
The hijab in European sports
The Hijab Takes to the Pitch: Religious Freedom, Integration or a New Political Battleground? Imagine this scene. A footballer walks onto the pitch. She is wearing the Spanish national…
The Muslim vote in Europe: now and up to 2050
From Invisibility to Holding the Key to the Ballot Box by 2050 For decades, talking about the Muslim population in Europe meant talking almost exclusively about immigration, the labour…
How Can a Fatwa Issued on the Other Side of the World Spill Your Coffee in Europe?
Can an Imam from a Remote Mosque in Africa Influence the Life of a European? Imagine a scene. In a small mosque in a city that many Europeans would…
The Danger of Speaking Out: Writers and Journalists in the Crosshairs
When Writing Can Make You a Target: Writers, Journalists and Thinkers Threatened by Islamism in Europe There is something deeply disturbing about a 21st-century European democracy: a writer may…
Islamic Prayer in Europe’s Public Squares and Streets
Cuando la alfombra sale a la calle: ¿Una oración o una ocupación del espacio público? Imagina la escena. Sales un viernes para pasear por la plaza de tu ciudad. Unos niños…
When Islamic Holidays Come Knocking on Europe’s Calendar
Islam and National Holidays in Spain and Europe: What Happens When Some Celebrate Constitution Day and Others Celebrate the End of Ramadan? Spain has its national holidays. France has…
Islamophobia and the Right to Criticise Islam
“Islamophobia!”: History, Use, Abuse, and the Fine Line Between Protecting People and Shielding Ideas In the vocabulary of modern political discourse, few words have risen as meteoricly as “Islamophobia”.…
Which Aspects of Islam Generate the Most Conflict with European Values?
Compatible or in “Conflict Mode”? An Unfiltered Look at the Clashes Between Islam and European Values Let’s be clear: the relationship between the values of modern Europe and certain…
Islam and Humour: A Difficult Relationship
Islam, Artistic Freedom and Humour: When Laughter Enters the Mosque Imagine a curious scene. A comedian takes the stage in Madrid, Paris, or Berlin and starts telling jokes about…
Does the Hijab Fit with Liberal Democracy?
The Hijab: The Fabric That Divides Europe Some objects may seem insignificant, yet they have the power to divide families, parliaments, and entire continents. The hijab is one of…
Halal Menus in State Schools?
Croquettes or Halal? The Great School Cafeteria Battle If there is one thing capable of bringing an entire nation to a standstill and sparking heated debates in the parents’…
The Call to Prayer from Mosques in Your City?
Would You Mind Hearing the Call to Prayer from a Nearby Mosque? Imagine the scene… It is half past six in the evening, and you are sitting at an…
Are Europeans Afraid of Islam?
Europe’s Great Taboo: Are Europeans Afraid of Islam? The Hot Potato Game Try a little experiment. The next time you are having dinner with friends, wait until the conversation…
Europe’s Dilemma in the Aftermath of the Quran’s Ashes
Freedom of Expression or Incitement to Hatred? The burning of sacred books, particularly the Quran, is one of the most divisive, explosive, and complex issues in contemporary European politics…
Islam Light!
Islam Light? A Proposal for Europe's Future Imagine a food product from which sugar and saturated fats have been removed. It still tastes the same and retains its essence,…