Council of European Muslims general conference statement
With God’s assistance and success, the Council of European Muslims convened its twelfth session of general conference in Istanbul, Türkiye, from January 25–28. Several guest speakers and participants attended, as well as representatives from member organisations from across the European continent. A public symposium titled “The Implications of the Middle East on Europe – The […]
Istanbul hosts the largest European muslims conference
The Council of European Muslims is holding its general conference in Istanbul amid the presence of more than 200 participants, including leaders and representatives of its member organisations as well as state officials. The Council of European Muslims (CEM) is an independent, non-profit European institution concerned with the Islamic presence in Europe within its moderate […]
Press release: CEM condemns the massacres committed by the Israeli occupation against the Palestinian people
With the ongoing bombing and use of destructive weapons against the Gaza Strip, thousands of people have been killed, injured, and hundreds of thousands have been forced to flee their homes—the majority of whom are women and children. Over two million people were left without access to basic necessities such as food, fuel, medicine, and […]
Humanitarian Appeal
With every passing day or even hour, the tragedy and humanitarian catastrophe in the Gaza Strip increase. Hundreds of casualties are reported daily, mostly children and women. The collapse of the health system and the lack of basic living conditions deepened the situation. We are witnessing a horrific massacre beyond description. To stop this ongoing […]
Council of European Muslims expresses solidarity with the people of Gaza
The tragic events in the Middle East have had a direct impact on our Muslim populations throughout Europe. The deterioration of the conditions there has now started threatening our societal peace and daily lives. Since each one of us has a duty to play in maintaining societal harmony, the Council of European Muslims urges everyone […]
Storm Daniel lashed eastern Libya, urgent action needed!
Up to 3,000 people are estimated dead and many more are missing after Storm Daniel lashed eastern Libya. Many towns have been hit by the floods, but the worst destruction was in Derna city in eastern Libya, where heavy rainfall and floods broke the dams and washed away entire neighbourhoods. In light of this unprecedented […]
Press release: At least 1000 people were killed in Morocco’s deadliest earthquake
At least 1000 people were killed in Morocco’s deadliest earthquake since a century on Friday evening, which shook the nation from the Atlas Mountains to Marrakech. In this regard, Council of European Muslims: – Prays to the Almighty to bless the victims and wish a speedy recovery to all those effected. – Expresses its deepest […]
CEM strongly condemns burning of the Holy Quran in Sweden
On the first day of Eid al-Adha, which is celebrated by millions of Muslims worldwide, a group of protesters gathered outside the Stockholm Central Mosque, one of the oldest mosques in Sweden, and tear up and burn a copy of the holy Qur’an. The Swedish police had granted permission for the “protest” after the Court […]
Press Statement
During the holy month of Ramadan and at al-Aqsa Mosque the first Qibla and the third-holiest site in Islam, the Israeli occupation forces brutally stormed at dawn Wednesday Palestinian worshipers and detained many of them in flagrant provocation to Muslims all over the world. In this regard, Council of European Muslims stresses that: – Such […]
CEM condemns Quran burning in Sweden
On Saturday 21st January 2023, the far-right politician Rasmus Paludan set fire to a copy of the Muslim holy book in front of Turkey’s embassy in the Swedish capital, Stockholm. In regard to this provocative move against millions of Muslims around the world, which has been repeated more than once by the same person in […]