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The Council of European Muslims expresses its strong condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist attack that took place in the Taksim Square in Istanbul, which resulted in several deaths and injuries. The Council of European Muslims also expresses its solidarity with the Turkish people and prays to the Almighty to keep Turkey safe. The Council […]

Council of European Muslims is deeply saddened by the death of Sheikh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi, one of the Sunni muslim world’s most influential religious scholars, on Monday, September 26, 2022. The late Sheikh Al-Qaradawi was one of the most influential contemporary Muslim scholars. He was named between the top 20 most influential thinkers in a poll […]

The deadly floods in Pakistan have killed more than 1100 people, left 350,000 homeless and affected 33 million. Council of European Muslims (CEM) extends its sincere condolences to the Pakistani people over the victims of the deadly flood, leaving heavy human losses and material damage. We express our full solidarity with the brotherly Pakistani people […]

The Danish government’s so-called “Commission for the Forgotten Women’s Struggle” has recently recommended banning the hijab in primary schools. The recommendation came as the country prepares for early elections, amid different feedback from political parties and civil society institutions. In this regard, Council of European Muslims (CEM) stresses on the following points: – Hijab ban […]

A powerful earthquake struck a rural, mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan, left over 1500 victims and dozens more injured and homeless, and hundreds of houses destroyed.  The Council of European Muslims expresses its deepest condolences to the families of the victims of the disaster and wish speedy recovery to all the injured. The Council of […]

The Council of European Muslims (CEM) held its general assembly in Istanbul, Turkey from 19th to 22nd May 2022 with the participation of representatives of member organisations from across Europe along with a number of distinguished guests. The assembly elected Mr. Abdallah Ben Mansour as CEM chairman for 2022-2024, along with members of the European […]

Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh shot dead while covering the Israeli raid in Jenin. Israeli Sniper targeted her with a bullet behind the ear despite wearing clearly marked “PRESS” jacket and helmet. The Council of European Muslims sends sincere condolences to Abu Akleh’s family and condemns in the strongest possible terms this attack on […]

Tension continues to spread over Quran burnings in Sweden, led by the extremist right-wing Stram Kurs Movement. The Council of European Muslims (CEM) expresses its deep concern over the events, and stresses on the following: – Its total respect to freedom of speech, which should be exercised without provoking others’ doctrine or beliefs. – Deliberate […]

Israeli Occupation Forces renew attacks on the Palestinian worshippers during the holy month of Ramadan at the holy site of Al-Aqsa Mosque in a total provocation to millions of Muslims around the world.  This brutal assault on worshipers is human rights violation and can never be accepted or justified. Free practice of religion is guaranteed […]

On Tuesday, 15th March 2022, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring 15th March as an International Day to Combat Islamophobia. Such a decision is an important step to shed light on this negative phenomenon in our societies today. It also strengthens the efforts made to raise awareness of its danger and combat Islamophobia. […]