Germany
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Meeting "Functions of Institution of Religion in Germany" Held
From the Research Institute of Islamic Culture and Thought, the scientific meeting "Functions of the institution of religion in Germany; Studying the performance of mosques and Islamic centers in Hamburg" was held in Qom with the presence of professors and researchers from the seminary and university.
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Muslim Hijab wearing woman target xenophobic attacks in Germany
Although Germany’s Constitution guarantees freedom of religion, Muslims, especially women wearing headscarves, often face discriminatory practices in education and the labour market.
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Mosques Targets of More Than 800 Attacks in Germany
Mosques continue to be targeted by neo-Nazis or left-wing extremists, but attacks are not properly investigated, according to Brandeilig.
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Racism is more dangerous than ever in Germany
Even though the current German coalition government's declarations highlight that Islam and Muslim citizens are welcome in Germany, these comments must be backed up by deeds.
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Bishops sign letter warning that Germany's 'Synodal Path' could lead to schism
More than 70 bishops from around the world have released a "fraternal open letter" to Germany's bishops warning that sweeping changes to Church teaching advocated by the ongoing process known as the "Synodal Path" may lead to schism.
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University in Germany issues apology to Muslim students
Although Germany’s Constitution guarantees the freedom of religion, Muslims, especially women wearing a headscarf, often face discriminatory practices in education and the labor market.
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Fired journalist slams Germany’s DW for censoring free speech
Maram Salem dismisses allegations of antisemitism, says DW restricting criticism of Israel’s policies and actions.
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Families, Authority and Knowledge Transfer in the Middle East
The book "Families, Authority and Knowledge Transfer in the Middle East" has been published in Germany.
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Germany: Mosque in Leipzig vandalized by far-left protesters
Germany’s largest Turkish-Muslim group DITIB, which runs Leipzig’s Eyup Sultan Mosque, has condemned the attack and called for stronger protection for the places of worship.
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Germany: Attempted arson attack on mosque in Cologne
Security guards spotted the suspect in the early hours of the day outside the Cologne Central Mosque.
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More than two attacks per day on Muslims in Germany in 2020
In 2020 Germany saw more than 900 anti-Muslim attacks and 23,000 thousand far-right crimes, an increase from 2019.
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Is Germany's targeting of Turkish groups motivated by anti-Muslim bigotry?
Germany follows France in taking aim at the so-called ‘Grey Wolves,’ while no such organisation with that name exists in Turkey or Europe.
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Twelve charged in Germany with plotting mosque attacks, murders
German prosecutors have charged 12 men with plotting attacks on mosques in to kill or injure as many Muslims as possible.
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Mosque in Germany receives another Islamophobic letter
A mosque in Germany’s western Duisburg city on Tuesday received a letter with Islamophobic and racist remarks
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Mosque in Germany receives Islamophobic letter
Mosque in the German town of Hufingen on Friday received an Islamophobic letter.
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Muslim man denied citizenship in Germany after refusing to shake woman's hand
A 40-year-old Lebanese doctor, who has lived in Germany since 2002, applied for the country's citizenship through naturalization in 2012, thus agreeing to sign a declaration of loyalty to the German constitution and denouncing extremism.
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Open Mosque day Germany
Muslims welcome visitors into mosques all over Germany during Open Mosque Day. October 3 is the date specially allocated to Open Mosque Day each year, being the anniversary of the reunification of Germany and therefore symbolising the unity of Muslims and German culture. With it comes a sense of solidarity and respect, which is what the event stands for.
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Turkish citizen travels from Germany to see Hagia Sophia's reopening as mosque
Tarık Balık, a 63-year-old Turkish citizen living in Germany, is one of those who was happy about the reopening of Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque after the structure served as a museum for 86 years.
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Man arrested in Germany over threat to attack Muslims, citing Christchurch gunman
The 21-year-old from the northern city of Hildesheim is suspected of announcing his intention to carry out an attack "with multiple dead" in an internet chat on Saturday, prosecutors in Celle said in a statement.
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Turkish community thanks IKEA for Ramadan Bayram prayer gesture in Germany
Around 800 Muslims prayed in the large outdoor space to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan on Sunday with the organization of the Islamic Community National Vision (IGMG) in Germany.
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3 threats on 3 days of Eid: Mosques in Germany receive threatening letters
According to the story shared by TRT Deutsch Wednesday, the first letter was sent on Sunday to the DITIB Central Mosque in the southern city Munich, the first day of the holiday. The Muradiye mosque in the western city Duisburg received the second letter on Monday and the Duisburg DITIB Central Mosque received the third letter of the same kind on Tuesday.
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Incredible images show Muslims using an IKEA parking lot to pray safely while social distancing
One mosque in Germany had the ingenious idea to ask their local IKEA if they could use their car park and the furniture store in Wetzlar agreed.
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Ramadan: German church opens doors for Muslim prayers
Germany allowed religious services to resume on 4 May but worshippers must maintain a distance of 1.5m (5ft).
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PKK supporters attack Turkish mosque in Germany
The Eitorf Central Mosque located in the Rhein-Sieg district of North Rhine-Westphalia was attacked by PKK supporters on Wednesday night, who vandalized the walls of the mosque.
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Pig's head placed on mosque door in German city
The incident was recorded by the surveillance cameras at the mosque. In the footage, the perpetrators are seen driving a company van from a neighboring city. After they attached the pig’s head to the main entrance of the mosque, they took photos of their act. The unidentified individuals are said to be between 25 and 30 years old.
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Mosques in Germany reopened to worshippers after two months
They allowed worshippers in for morning prayers, news reported.
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Mosque, social center in Germany’s Cologne attacked
The assailants threw stones at the two institutions and damaged several windows. The Turkish Embassy in Cologne slammed the attack on Twitter calling for the attackers to be sought out and brought to justice.
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Germany: Muslims ready to go back to mosques
The mosques around the country will gradually reopen according to some guidelines set out by Germany's Muslim Coordination Council (KRM).
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Mossad behind German Blacklisting of Hezbollah: Israeli TV
Berlin on Thursday designated Hezbollah as a “terrorist organization,” banned all its activities in the European country and ordered raids on sites police claimed were linked to the movement.