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Criticism of Islam in Germany

Irrational Demonization

Peter Widmann, an academic assistant at the Berlin-based Centre for Research on Anti-Semitism, explains how popular "critics of Islam" use the language of extremists to cast a general shadow of suspicion over Muslims
Debate on the Swiss Minaret Ban

The Hypocrisy of Islam's Indignation

In view of the precarious situation of religious minorities in Islamic countries, the uproar in the Islamic world over the Swiss referendum banning the construction of minarets is exaggerated and hypocritical, says author and media researcher Khaled Hroub
Tariq Ramadan Debate

Dismissal over TV Show

Tariq Ramadan, one of Europe's best-known Muslim intellectuals, has been removed from the University of Rotterdam because he works for an Iranian television channel. Dirk Schümer has the details
Debate between Necla Kelek and Tariq Ramadan

Who's Afraid of Euro-Islam?

Europe has long hotly debated the role played by Islam in the public sphere. Two of today's most controversial figures recently faced off in a debate: Necla Kelek and Tariq Ramadan. A report from Berlin by Sarah Mersch
Conference with Jürgen Habermas and Tariq Ramadan

No Europe without Muslims

The integration of Europe's Muslims has long since passed from a project to reality, says Tariq Ramadan. At a recent conference, the controversial Islamic theologian met up with the German philosopher Jürgen Habermas. What shape will the future relationship between modern Europe and Islam take? Arno Widmann reports
Interview with Mathias Rohe on the Sharia debate

"There is no alternative to an integrative interpretation of Islam"

According to the Islamic scholar Mathias Rohe, it is high time for the Muslim population living here to find religious foundations that are clearly within the framework of the secular constitutional state. Loay Mudhoon talked to him.
Tariq Ramadan

Epochal Reformer or Wolf in Sheep's Clothing?

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
Interview with Olivier Roy

"Full Equality before the Law for All Religions"

French political scientist Olivier Roy is one of the foremost European experts on Islam. His new book, "Holy Ignorance. When Religion and Culture Diverge", will soon be published in English. Eren Güvercin spoke with Roy about the current Islam debate in Europe
Integration of Muslim Citizens in Germany

Respect for One Another – Respect for Democracy

A greater understanding of Islam and of Islamic culture on the part of the majority society is the key to successful integration of Muslim fellow citizens in Germany, writes Stephan J. Kramer, Secretary General of the Central Council of Jews in Germany
Stephan J. Kramer on the Murder of Marwa al-Sherbini

In Solidarity with All Muslims

"The murder of Marwa al-Sherbini is the consequence of largely unchecked hate propaganda against Muslims spread by everyone from marginal extremists right through to people at the centre of society," says Stephan J. Kramer, General Secretary of the Central Council of Jews in Germany