Tag: French

29 August 2023

CAIR Slams France’s Decision to Ban Muslim Students from Wearing Abaya

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) denounced the French government’s decision to ban Muslim students from wearing the abaya.

24 June 2023

French Minister Says Muslim Prayers at School ‘Intolerable’

France’s education minister says his body cannot tolerate Muslim students’ prayer at schools across the country.

08 July 2022

French Muslim Philosopher Pierre Dortiguier Dies at 81

Pierre Dortiguier, a French philosopher and scholar who converted to Islam in his latter years, died at the age of 81.

09 April 2022

Muslim Participation Will Be Low in French Presidential Election

A French political scientist believes Muslims’ participation in the upcoming presidential election will be low as they “do not feel to be represented by the candidates”.

25 March 2022

Court Revokes Gov. Decision on Mosque Closure in Bordeaux

A local court in France has repealed the government’s decision to shut down a mosque near the city of Bordeaux.

04 March 2022

French government accused of systematically persecute Muslims

The French government has been accused of systematically targeting Muslims,a new report by British advocacy group Cage said.

21 January 2022

French Law Seeking to Ban Hijab in Sports Event

French lawmakers have passed a law which bans Muslims from wearing hijab in sports competitions.

03 December 2021

Website Launched to Commemorate Islamic Scholar Massignon

A group of researchers in France have launched a website to introduce the thoughts and achievements of French scholars on Islamic studies Louis Massignon.

22 March 2021

French Muslims Slam Decision to Ban Halal Chicken Slaughter Ahead of Ramadan

Muslim leaders in France have criticized a recent decision to ban the slaughter of poultry animals in line with Islamic principles ahead of the holy month of Ramadan.

15 February 2021

Protest Held in French Capital against Anti-Muslim Law

Protesters gathered in Paris on Sunday to demonstrate against a proposed law that is deemed discriminatory toward Muslims.