Hilal Sezgin is one of the few journalists of Turkish origin who reports intelligently and without bias on Islam, women's rights and integration in Germany– a boon for the features sections of German newspapers. Nimet Seker introduces the author
Portrait of Hilal Sezgin
Hilal Sezgin is one of the few journalists of Turkish origin who reports intelligently and without bias on Islam, women's rights and integration in Germany– a boon for the features sections of German newspapers. Nimet Seker introduces the author
Hilal Sezgin is one of the few journalists of Turkish origin who reports intelligently and without bias on Islam, women's rights and integration in Germany– a boon for the features sections of German newspapers. Nimet Seker introduces the author
Star Mountain Rehabilitation Centre in Palestine
The Star Mountain Rehabilitation Centre near Ramallah is a centre for physically and mentally disabled children and young people. Key components of its rehabilitation work include raising awareness and fighting prejudice. By Sumaya Farhat-Naser
The Star Mountain Rehabilitation Centre near Ramallah is a centre for physically and mentally disabled children and young people. Key components of its rehabilitation work include raising awareness and fighting prejudice. By Sumaya Farhat-Naser
Tariq Ramadan
Tariq Ramadan is Europe's most admired Muslim intellectual, combining heavyweight intellectualism and charisma. In a new book, Nina zu Fürstenberg attempts a study of the Tariq Ramadan phenomenon. Katajun Amirpur read the book
Tariq Ramadan is Europe's most admired Muslim intellectual, combining heavyweight intellectualism and charisma. In a new book, Nina zu Fürstenberg attempts a study of the Tariq Ramadan phenomenon. Katajun Amirpur read the book
Liberal Islam in Indonesia
Conservative Muslims and moderate Islamic organizations in Indonesia are arguing about who is responsible for interpreting their religion. A coalition of moderate Muslims is emerging in opposition to the increasingly intolerant Islamists. Joanne McMillan reports from Java
Conservative Muslims and moderate Islamic organizations in Indonesia are arguing about who is responsible for interpreting their religion. A coalition of moderate Muslims is emerging in opposition to the increasingly intolerant Islamists. Joanne McMillan reports from Java
Guy Helminger: Literary Exchanges in the Middle East
Writer Guy Helminger spent four weeks in Yemen. Below he tells us about his encounters with a happy Somali girl, a morally outraged taxi driver, a friendly imam – and about authors without books
Writer Guy Helminger spent four weeks in Yemen. Below he tells us about his encounters with a happy Somali girl, a morally outraged taxi driver, a friendly imam – and about authors without books
Portait of Sami Khedira
The professional footballer Sami Khedira holds a Tunisian and a German passport. Off the pitch, the 21-year-old midfielder from VfB Stuttgart supports integration projects. And it looks like we'll soon see him in the German kit. A portrait by André Tucic
The professional footballer Sami Khedira holds a Tunisian and a German passport. Off the pitch, the 21-year-old midfielder from VfB Stuttgart supports integration projects. And it looks like we'll soon see him in the German kit. A portrait by André Tucic
Khomeini's Fatwa on Salman Rushdie
Khomeini's fatwa was just as illegitimate in the traditional Islamic view as the attacks of 9/11 – both are vile products of modern fundamentalism. Daniel Bax comments
Khomeini's fatwa was just as illegitimate in the traditional Islamic view as the attacks of 9/11 – both are vile products of modern fundamentalism. Daniel Bax comments
Salman Rushdie and "The Satanic Verses"
It has been twenty years since Ayatollah Khomeini issued the fatwa on Salman Rushdie. The Anglo-Indian author of The Satanic Verses still takes a critical stance on religion, yet he is also a vocal protester against discrimination of Muslims. By Lewis Gropp
It has been twenty years since Ayatollah Khomeini issued the fatwa on Salman Rushdie. The Anglo-Indian author of The Satanic Verses still takes a critical stance on religion, yet he is also a vocal protester against discrimination of Muslims. By Lewis Gropp
The Rise of Dubai
Is Dubai's groundbreaking urban construction project the way of the future - or will it stumble over its own contradictions? Rüdiger Heimlich travelled through the emirate, gathering voices from Western and Arab intellectuals
Is Dubai's groundbreaking urban construction project the way of the future - or will it stumble over its own contradictions? Rüdiger Heimlich travelled through the emirate, gathering voices from Western and Arab intellectuals
The Iranian Filmmaker Kamal Tabrizi
"It used to be that religious figures enjoyed a special place in the hearts of Iranians, otherwise the revolution would never have taken place," recalls the popular Iranian filmmaker Kamal Tabrizi. "Yet, today this trust has been undermined." Charlotte Wiedemann met with this uncompromising film director
"It used to be that religious figures enjoyed a special place in the hearts of Iranians, otherwise the revolution would never have taken place," recalls the popular Iranian filmmaker Kamal Tabrizi. "Yet, today this trust has been undermined." Charlotte Wiedemann met with this uncompromising film director
The Vatican and Inter-faith Dialogue
The scandal over the Holocaust denier Richard Williamson and the Society of Saint Pius X has prompted a tidal wave of indignant Catholics to leave the church. Representatives of other religions – like the Muslims – are also beginning to question the pope's willingness for dialogue. By Peter Philipp
The scandal over the Holocaust denier Richard Williamson and the Society of Saint Pius X has prompted a tidal wave of indignant Catholics to leave the church. Representatives of other religions – like the Muslims – are also beginning to question the pope's willingness for dialogue. By Peter Philipp
The Media in the Islamic Republic of Iran
Despite short phases of relative freedom for Iran's press, the scope for journalists who are critical of the government has narrowed steadily. Ghasem Toulany looks back over the last thirty years
Despite short phases of relative freedom for Iran's press, the scope for journalists who are critical of the government has narrowed steadily. Ghasem Toulany looks back over the last thirty years
Women's Rights in Iran
Thirty years after the Islamic revolution in Iran, the situation has improved for women, but there are still major shortcomings. This is clearly illustrated by the case of the Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner and lawyer Shirin Ebadi, who herself has come under pressure from the authorities. Katajun Amirpur reports
Thirty years after the Islamic revolution in Iran, the situation has improved for women, but there are still major shortcomings. This is clearly illustrated by the case of the Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner and lawyer Shirin Ebadi, who herself has come under pressure from the authorities. Katajun Amirpur reports
Integration in the Netherlands
Asis Aynan, son of Moroccan immigrants, author, and journalist, criticises the Netherlands for its double standards in dealing with Muslim migrants as well as for abandoning multiculturalism since the country's swing to the right. Arian Fariborz had the chance to discuss these issues with him
Asis Aynan, son of Moroccan immigrants, author, and journalist, criticises the Netherlands for its double standards in dealing with Muslim migrants as well as for abandoning multiculturalism since the country's swing to the right. Arian Fariborz had the chance to discuss these issues with him
Muslims in Germany
Imams have a strong influence on Muslims living in Germany. One of their tasks is the issuing of fatwas - religious opinions on Islamic law which can serve as behavioral guidelines for Muslims in specific situations. Heiner Kiesel reports
Imams have a strong influence on Muslims living in Germany. One of their tasks is the issuing of fatwas - religious opinions on Islamic law which can serve as behavioral guidelines for Muslims in specific situations. Heiner Kiesel reports
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