Islamic Holidays

In Europe Islamic holidays serve many purposes. Aside from celebrating religious holidays or marking events in Islamic history, these events connect European Muslims to communities worldwide and join together Muslims from all countries living in Europe. This strengthens the bond within the Ummah, brings together all language groups and emphasises the fact that Islam can [...]

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Islamic Art

Islamic art can take many forms, and includes but is not restricted to religious elements. With an original Muslim population spread from southern Spain to Asia there exist different nuances and types, but generally encompass a similar aesthetic style – a heavy reliance on Arabic script, ornate designs, mosaiques and tapestries – examples of which [...]

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Muslim Marriage

Marriage in Islam is one of the most important aspects of the faith, and believers are strongly encouraged in the Koran to marry. Those who do so will receive rewards and favour in the eyes of God. There are numerous versus in the Koran and Sunnah (traditions of the Prophet Muhammad pbuh) that encourage marriage, [...]

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Baitul Futuh United Kingdom

Claiming to be the largest mosque in Europe, the Baitul Futuh in Morden, London has a large presence and active involvement in the local community. Providing services similar to that of both the Great Mosque of Paris and the Ahmadiyya Mosque in Berlin, it serves as a place of worship for the local Muslim population [...]

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Islamic communities in Europe

Islam is a very important religion in Europe, being the continents second largest faith, with a large immigrant and growing native-convert population. European Muslims in each country are members of different and varying organisations; however The FIOE - The Federation of Islamic Organisations in Europe is an umbrella organisation that combines many elements, with the aim of promoting Muslim interests in Europe. The Federation of Islamic Organisations in Europe acts on issues it feels affect the Muslim population in Europe - for example speaking out on their extensive website www.euro-muslim.com/ on the treatment of Muslims in France - and events in the Middle East. The FIOE website also serves as a platform for debate and other information, and includes information on the charter and aims of the organisation, which believes that Muslims are "an integral part of European society".

Helping and funding

Such aims, as detailed on the website, include the expansion of cultural and civilisational dialogue and the introduction of Islam and its values. It also operates as a support network for Europes Muslims, helping them to perform their religious duties, preserve their cultural identity and taking care of their social and religious affairs by helping establish mosques, schools and other social institutions with funding from the middle-east. Whilst claiming to be an independent organisation and working with the European Union in their areas of interest, the organisation also have links with other Islamic organizations throughout the world.

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