The writer and Islamic scholar Navid Kermani has written a refreshingly calm affirmation of the notion of a multicultural society. Ulrich von Schwerin has read the book
Navid Kermani on Islam in Germany
The writer and Islamic scholar Navid Kermani has written a refreshingly calm affirmation of the notion of a multicultural society. Ulrich von Schwerin has read the book
The writer and Islamic scholar Navid Kermani has written a refreshingly calm affirmation of the notion of a multicultural society. Ulrich von Schwerin has read the book
Sustainable Tourism in Egypt
Twenty years after it was founded, the Red Sea resort of El Gouna in Egypt has become a model for environmentally-friendly tourism development: an artificial town which the world can learn a lot from. Taufig Khalil paid a visit
Twenty years after it was founded, the Red Sea resort of El Gouna in Egypt has become a model for environmentally-friendly tourism development: an artificial town which the world can learn a lot from. Taufig Khalil paid a visit
Islam, Environment and Sustainability
For some years now a global environmental discourse has been underway, one that connects ecological themes with Islamic ethics. But to what extent can Islam really give us guidance on ecological sustainability? Eren Güvercin seeks answers from expert Sigrid Nökel
For some years now a global environmental discourse has been underway, one that connects ecological themes with Islamic ethics. But to what extent can Islam really give us guidance on ecological sustainability? Eren Güvercin seeks answers from expert Sigrid Nökel
Perspectives on Sharia
There are very few comprehensive studies of Sharia around. German lawyer and Islamic Studies expert Mathias Rohe has just written one where, among other things, he argues that the historical and global perspective has always produced a multiplicity of interpretations. Martina Sabra has been reading it
There are very few comprehensive studies of Sharia around. German lawyer and Islamic Studies expert Mathias Rohe has just written one where, among other things, he argues that the historical and global perspective has always produced a multiplicity of interpretations. Martina Sabra has been reading it
Muslims and the West
If relations between the West and the Muslim world are to be improved, writes Maulana Waris Mazhari, Muslims must make a serious attempt not only to study both the positive and the negative aspects of Western thought, civilisation and history, but also to learn from them
If relations between the West and the Muslim world are to be improved, writes Maulana Waris Mazhari, Muslims must make a serious attempt not only to study both the positive and the negative aspects of Western thought, civilisation and history, but also to learn from them
Interview with Bülent Ucar
According to Bülent Ucar, chair of Islamic Religious Education Studies at the University of Osnabrück, the religiously neutral state should not become embroiled in specific questions of Islamic theology. But he does expect the Muslim organisations to undergo major restructuring. Elbeyi Güvercin talked to Bülent Ucar
According to Bülent Ucar, chair of Islamic Religious Education Studies at the University of Osnabrück, the religiously neutral state should not become embroiled in specific questions of Islamic theology. But he does expect the Muslim organisations to undergo major restructuring. Elbeyi Güvercin talked to Bülent Ucar
Muslim Librarians Visit Germany
From the Duchess Anna Amalia Library to the National Library: Franziska Augstein accompanied 22 Muslim librarians and government representatives on a study trip in Germany
From the Duchess Anna Amalia Library to the National Library: Franziska Augstein accompanied 22 Muslim librarians and government representatives on a study trip in Germany
Afghanistan's Shiites
Afghanistan's new draft marriage law unleashed a wave of international protest, but the impression that the country's Shiites have become radical Islamists is deceptive, leading to false conclusions. Martin Gerner reports from Kabul
Afghanistan's new draft marriage law unleashed a wave of international protest, but the impression that the country's Shiites have become radical Islamists is deceptive, leading to false conclusions. Martin Gerner reports from Kabul
Robert Misik: Criticism in the Spirit of Enlightenment
Robert Misik may be a textbook critic of religion, but he is also one of the most vocal opponents of Islamophobic disparagement. Lewis Gropp met the Viennese journalist and author
Robert Misik may be a textbook critic of religion, but he is also one of the most vocal opponents of Islamophobic disparagement. Lewis Gropp met the Viennese journalist and author
Young Muslim Lifestyle
A young fashion label is trying to bridge the gap between modern lifestyle and the earnest practice of faith. Styleislam's products already enjoy cult status among young Muslims in Germany, as Heiner Kiesel reports
A young fashion label is trying to bridge the gap between modern lifestyle and the earnest practice of faith. Styleislam's products already enjoy cult status among young Muslims in Germany, as Heiner Kiesel reports
Book Review: A History of Arabs and Europe
In his latest book, Die Araber und Europa (The Arabs and Europe), orientalist Alfred Schlicht examines the shared history of Arabs and Europeans. It's a journey that takes him through the often productive, but also ambivalent labyrinth of Arab-European relations. Sebastian Sons read the book
In his latest book, Die Araber und Europa (The Arabs and Europe), orientalist Alfred Schlicht examines the shared history of Arabs and Europeans. It's a journey that takes him through the often productive, but also ambivalent labyrinth of Arab-European relations. Sebastian Sons read the book
Mosque Conflict in Franconia
A conflict over plans to build a new mosque in the German town of Wertheim extended over 20 years. The documentary film Heimvorteil (Home Advantage) portrays the main participants in this dispute and shows how blocking the construction of a mosque turned back the clock on integration. By Klaus Heymach
A conflict over plans to build a new mosque in the German town of Wertheim extended over 20 years. The documentary film Heimvorteil (Home Advantage) portrays the main participants in this dispute and shows how blocking the construction of a mosque turned back the clock on integration. By Klaus Heymach
"Beit Hawa" Women's Refuge in Egypt
Many women who seek refuge in "Beit Hawa" are traumatised and need professional help, but the autonomous project is under constant threat of closure due to funding shortages. Jürgen Stryjak visited the women's refuge near Cairo
Many women who seek refuge in "Beit Hawa" are traumatised and need professional help, but the autonomous project is under constant threat of closure due to funding shortages. Jürgen Stryjak visited the women's refuge near Cairo
Renewable Sources of Energy in the Middle East
An increasing number of states in the Middle East are turning to renewable sources of energy. The emirate of Abu Dhabi is spearheading efforts to make the use of solar energy more widespread with an ambitious environmentally friendly energy project that seeks to make Masdar a zero-carbon city. Michaela Paul reports
An increasing number of states in the Middle East are turning to renewable sources of energy. The emirate of Abu Dhabi is spearheading efforts to make the use of solar energy more widespread with an ambitious environmentally friendly energy project that seeks to make Masdar a zero-carbon city. Michaela Paul reports
"Manual for the Clash of Civilisations"
In his new book, Islam expert Stefan Weidner shows how highly charged with ideology the debate about Islam and so-called "Western values" really is. Kersten Knipp read the book
In his new book, Islam expert Stefan Weidner shows how highly charged with ideology the debate about Islam and so-called "Western values" really is. Kersten Knipp read the book
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