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Headscarf Fashion

Creative Variations on the Veil Theme

Fashion designer Susanne Kuemper established the Department of Fashion at Helwan University in Cairo. According to her, the most daring design ideas often come from her most strictly religious students. Ute Meinel reports
Germany

A Multicultural Home for the Elderly

Forty years ago the first "guest workers" came to Germany. This generation of immigrants has now gotten older. German homes for the elderly are unprepared for this aging population of immigrants. Except for one, reports Silke Ballweg.
Journalists Associations in Jordan, Lebanon

Initial Appearances Can Be Deceiving

Journalists associations are meant to be agents of the free press, and thus a vital part of civil society – but this is not always the case, as a new study from Germany revealed. Jürgen Endres reports
Commentary Aftab Malik

The State Muslims Are In

Britain's Muslims must reclaim their faith's true character from those who would use it for extreme political ends. To achieve this, Islam needn't be reformed but be taken back to its origins instead.
Interview Christopher Daase

"Militant Islamism Becomes Hip"

The attacks in London indicate a disturbing development. An Islamist youth scene is forming in Europe with its own subculture – an ideal milieu to recruit young suicide bombers. An interview with Christopher Daase, expert in war and conflict studies
Honor Killings in Jordan and Pakistan

Hiding in Prison from Their Own Family

According to a study by the UN, approximately 5000 girls and women are murdered every year in the name of honor in at least 14 countries. It is assumed that the number of unreported cases is significantly higher. Katrin Schneider reports
The Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies

Taking the Wind out of the Sails of Fanaticism

The Royal Institute for Inter-Faith Studies (RIIFS), established in 1994 in Amman, Jordan, sees itself as a focal point for dialogue between Christians and Muslims. The center also explores the roots of Islamic radicalism. Martina Sabra reports
Turkish Community in Germany

Interior Minister Pursues Illegal Dual Nationals

Germany's large Turkish population has come under the microscope of the government, which wants to crack down on those who hold dual citizenship. By Sunanda Rao-Erdem
Institute for Advanced Study Berlin

Research Opportunities Also Open to Fellows from Islamic Societies

The Institute for Advanced Study provides scientists with the opportunity to devote themselves fully to their chosen research projects. Youssef Hijazi spoke with Georges Khalil, Program Coordinator of the Modernity and Islam Working Group
Report by the International Helsinki Federation

Tough Times for Muslims in Europe

A report by human-rights watchdogs confirms something many Europeans may have noticed on their own: Life has gotten harder for Muslims in Europe since the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Anita Purcell reports