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Islamopedia Online

Translation, News & Analysis of Contemporary Islamic Thought

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  • International Union of Muslim Scholars Condemns the Violence Against Muslims and Christians in Nigeria

    Fatwa, posted: 1.26.2012
    The International Union of Muslim Scholars issued a statement condemning the violent attacks by both Muslims and Christians in Nigeria.
  • ''Tunisia Is Rooted in the Modern and Tolerant Tradition of Islam: Interview with the Tunisian Opposition Politician Maya Jribi

    Editorials & Analysis, posted: 1.25.2012
    Maya Jribi's party has learned from its bitter electoral defeat and intends to merge with five other liberal parties at the center of the political spectrum.
  • Salafists in Egypt: Exploiting the Weakness of the People

    Editorials & Analysis, posted: 1.25.2012
    Egyptian Salafists are seeking to present an outwardly moderate image, but it is their radical slogans that score points for them with the voters.
  • Between Hammer and Anvil: Mansoura Ez Eldin on Women's Rights in Egypt

    Editorials & Analysis, posted: 1.25.2012
    Egyptian writer Mansoura Ez Eldin sketches a gloomy picture of post-revolutionary social conditions for women in her homeland.
  • Between the Fronts: Searches of NGO Offices in Egypt

    Editorials & Analysis, posted: 1.24.2012
    The searches of nongovernmental organizations in Egypt are not only part of a campaign of repression against civil society.

Country Profiles

In-depth analysis of the role of Islam in various countries.

  • 1325781392islamopediaIraq Nearly a decade after the fall of Saddam Hussein, the future of Iraq depends on finding a balance of power between Shi'a, Sunni and Kurds.
  • 1324052950islamopediaEgypt After the spectacular demise of the thirty year Mubarak regime (1981-2011), Egypt has entered a new political era.
  • 1315334282islamopediaChina Muslims in China have over thirteen centuries of history and currently number in the tens of millions.

Recent Video

  • January 24, 2012: Tunisia: The Arab Spring's success story?
  • December 15, 2011: Religion and Democratization in the Context of the Arab Spring
  • December 5, 2011: Salafists Occupy the University of la Manouba, Demanding Right for Students to Wear Niqab

Recent Editorials & Analysis

  • 1.24.2012 Year Two of the Rebellions: Twelve Months after the Start of the Arab Spring
  • 1.24.2012 Reform, Not Revolution: Morocco and the Arab Spring
  • 1.23.2012 In Harmony with the Muslim Community: Christmas in Pakistan
  • 1.23.2012 Plurality as a Matter of Course: The Islamic ''Culture of Ambiguity''
More Analysis

Recent Fatwas

  • 1.26.2012 International Union of Muslim Scholars Condemns the Violence Against Muslims and Christians in Nigeria
  • 1.13.2012 Al-Azhar issues ‘basic freedoms document’ as basis for new constitution
  • 12.19.2011 Muslim Brotherhood member: Alliances with non-Muslim candidates is permissible
  • 12.12.2011 Egyptian Sheikh Mahmoud Amer: Muslims should not vote for a candidate who does not apply Islamic Law
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Islam in Europe and the West

Euro-Islam: News and Analysis on Islam in Europe and North America

Euro-Islam provides up-to-date information, opinion and news on Islam in Europe and North America.

Salafists in Egypt: Exploiting the Weakness of the People (Photo: Qantara.de)

Recent News

  • 1.25.2012 Members of Tunisia's Constituent Assembly Request a Prayer Break
  • 1.24.2012 Tunisia's post-revolution cabinet unveiled
  • 1.21.2012 Dozens killed in a series of deadly bombings in Iraq
  • 1.18.2012 Egypt's Brotherhood party to support head of Advisory Council for president
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Blog

  • 6.13.2011 Pakistan after Osama
  • 6.2.2011 Ducking the Arab Spring in Morocco
  • 5.18.2011 “The End of Bin Laden”: What’s happening in Bangladesh?
  • 5.17.2011 A Marshall plan for the Middle East?
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