European Day Against Islamophobia
On the European Day Against Islamophobia, the Council of European Muslims renews the calls for European governments and institutions to stand firmly against the increased Islamophobia and racist practices against Muslims in Europe. The recent statistics indicate that hate speech against Islam and Muslims has dramatically increased. It also shows a serious increase in religiously […]
Christchurch shooter’s sentence
A court in New Zealand has sentenced, on Thursday 27th August 2020, a self-confessed white supremacist who killed 51 Muslims as they prayed at two mosques in Christchurch in March 2019, to life imprisonment without parole, the first time such a sentence has been handed down in the country. In this regard, the Council of […]
CEM Condemns Christchurch Terrorist Attack
Almost exactly a year on from the Christchurch mosque shootings, on March 19, 2020, the Council of European Muslims (CEM) renews its deepest sympathies and condolences to the families of the victims. As the sentencing of the terrorist who killed 51 Muslim worshippers in New Zealand — and live-streamed the massacre — was set to […]
We stand in solidarity with Lebanon
The Council of European Muslims is saddened by the tragic loss of dozens of lives in the explosion in Beirut, Lebanon. We would like to express our deepest condolences to all those affected by the massive explosion and we wish a speedy recovery to the injured. We also call on European governments, civil society and […]
Eid Ul Adha MubarakÂ
On the joyous occasion of Eid Al-Adha, the Council of European Muslims would like to extend Eid greetings to all Muslims all over the world and to convey a warm message of solidarity and peace to all humanity. Muslims worldwide are celebrating Eid al-Adha this year amid strict measures due to the coronavirus pandemic as […]
Racism Must End
Although more than half a century has passed since the United Nations General Assembly adopted Article 4 of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, joined by 179 countries, racial discrimination is still present in societies today. The case of George Floyd is just a stark example. Racism is a […]
A call to support mosques and Islamic institutions
In the name of Allah; Most Gracious, Most Merciful, and peace and blessings be upon His noble Messenger One of the chief consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic was the closure of many mosques and Islamic institutions in adherence to the guidelines set out by most authorities across the EU. This step was also in line […]
Ramadan 2020: The doors are open to goodness
In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful The holy month of Ramadan is set to begin on Friday, 24th April 2020. Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, this year’s event will come amid exceptional circumstances. There will be no Taraweeh prayer, no social gatherings at Iftar, and no collective prayers in mosques. […]
Messages during the corona outbreak: Contemplation
In the name of Allah the most beneficial the most merciful, peace and prayers upon our Prophet Muhammad Messages during the corona outbreak The 3rd. Message: Contemplation: The reality of self isolation that we are experiencing, optional or obligatory, is the result of the spread of the Coronavirus which sets us up against a challenge […]
Frontline of Defence
In the name of Allah the most beneficial the most merciful, peace and prayers upon our Prophet Muhammad Messages during the corona outbreak The 4th. Message Frontline of Defence The Coronavirus has revealed how certain careers in our society play a crucial and vital role in protecting us, at the top of this list are […]