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Nasr Hamid Abu Zaid

The Power of Dialogue

Nasr Hamid Abu Zaid, exiled Egyptian theologian, promotes renewed dialogue with the Islamic world – a dialogue that seeks to connect with representatives of moderate political Islam as well as the "silent majority" of the Islamic world. Mahmoud Tawfik reports
Interview with Mohammad Mojtahed Shabestari (Part 1)

"Islam Is a Religion, Not a Political Agenda"

Mohammad Mojtahed Shabestari is one of the world's most important contemporary Shia clerics. In the first part of this lengthy interview with Fatma Sagir, the Iranian philosopher and theologian speaks about the complex relationship between state and religion, and about the effects of coercion and regulation in matters relating to faith
Book Review: Benjamin Idriz's 'Grüß Gott, Herr Imam'

A Contemporary Interpretation of Islam

For the first time, an imam has joined the debate on the future of Islam in Europe. 'Grüß Gott, Herr Imam' (Hello, Mr Imam) is a remarkable book that shows how Islam and western democracy can be compatible. By Claudia Mende
Bosnian Muslims in Germany

Everyday Euro-Islam

The relationship between the Muslim minority and the rest of German society is often dominated by mistrust and ignorance. And that's just what Bosnian Muslims in Germany want to break down – as go-betweens between the religions. Zoran Arbutina reports
Islam in Bosnia and Herzegovina

"I Am a Muslim - Don't Panic!"

Ten years after the end of the war, young Muslims in Bosnia and Herzegovina have found the courage to try and make things happen. But the West is squandering a great opportunity to see Bosnian-style Islam as both a bridge between East and West and a model for Europe. Tobias Asmuth reports from Sarajevo
Bosnia's Multiethnic Denominations

Interreligious Dialogue for Reconciliation

The peaceful coexistence of Christians, Muslims, and Jews in Bosnia-Herzegovina has not been a simple matter in the aftermath of the war in the 1990s. Today, however, there are several interreligious dialogue initiatives, many sponsored from abroad. Mirjana Dikic reports
Islamic Theology in Amsterdam

Breaking down Prejudices against Islam

The University of Amsterdam began offering studies in Islamic theology this fall. The aim is to counter the possible radicalization of young Muslims by so-called "imported imams", as well as to break down prejudices against Islam. Ruth Reichstein reports
Netherlands

A Litmus Test for the Dutch Integration Policy

The murder of the Dutch film-maker Van Gogh at the hands of a Moroccan has been followed by arson attacks on mosques and churches. The Netherlands' integration policy is increasingly being called into question. By Lennart Lehmann
Islamic Studies in Germany

Fostering Intellectual Islam

In future, centres for Islamic Studies are to be set up at German universities to train Muslim religious scholars. Eren Güvercin spoke with Peter Strohschneider, chairman of the German Council of Science and Humanities, about these plans
College Training for Muslim Imams in Germany

A Laborious Process

One German state is hoping to improve the integration of its Muslim community by offering imam training programs at university. Michael Hollenbach reports