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Christian-Islamic Dialogue in GermanyBreaking Down Psychological Barriers
Since the 90s German churches have been organizing Christian-Islamic discussion forums. These forums had start-up difficulties but were eventually successful in promoting mutual understanding and must be continued, says Muhammad Abu al-Qumsan
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Muslim Patients in Germany
Cultural Misunderstandings at the Hospital
If a Muslim becomes sick in Germany, conflicts may arise. Doctors and nurses often know too little about the Islamic faith and cannot respond appropriately to their patients needs. By Golrokh Esmaili
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"Medical Tourism"
Arabs Seek Medical Expertise in Germany
Since the Sept. 11 terror attacks in the United States, clinics in Germany have been experiencing an increase in patients from the Arab world. Already, there is talk of a boom in "medical tourism"
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The Turkish Diyanet Organization
Muslim Faith under Strict Control
Controversially since the formation of the Turkish Republic the Muslim faith has been under control by a state body called the Diyanet. But its sweeping powers are drawing increasing criticism, including from the EU. Dorian Jones reports from Istanbul.
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Interview Daud Abdullah
"It's Not the Responsibility of the Muslims to Police Themselves"
After the 7/7 attacks the Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) pledged to tackle extremism and to cooperate closely with the government. Arian Fariborz interviewed Daud Abdullah, assistant secretary general to the MCB
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Women and President Ahmadinejad
"We can't be Optimistic"
Not only in the West has the election of Ahmadinejad as Iranian president been a cause of concern. Many Iranian women are also asking themselves if the results of Khatami's attempt to introduce certain political and social freedoms will be swept away. By Jamsheed Faroughi
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Arts Journalism
Critical Critics and the Idea of Democracy
Germany's Böll Foundation sees arts journalism as an important contribution to political culture and has therefore initiated a program to promote professional exchange among journalists from Europe and the Arab world. Martina Sabra reports
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Unaccompanied Underaged Refugees
Where Is Home?
Every week a group of young people who could not be more different from one another meet in Berlin. But one thing they have in common: no secure residency status.
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Islam in Indonesia
Fatwas against Religious Liberalism
Eleven new religious decrees have sparked off animated debates among the Indonesian public over the past few weeks. Representatives of liberal Islamic organisations in particular have lodged appeals and are calling for a review. Bettina David reports
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CrossCulture Internships
Exchange with Professionals from Islamic Countries
The project "CrossCulture Internships" gives qualified professionals from the Islamic world and Germany the opportunity to work in another culture. Ariana Mirza asks trainees about personal motivations, goals, and their first experiences
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Muslims and Swimming Lessons
Separating the Boys from the Girls
Many Muslim parents work themselves into a sweat on account of their children's swimming lessons. They regard the swimming of boys together with girls, designated as part of the regular school sports program, as incompatible with Islam. Petra Tabeling reports
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Azouz Begag
From the Banlieue to a Place in the Cabinet
Azouz Begag was born in an immigrant shantytown on the outskirts of Lyon. He later became a novelist and social scientist. To his own surprise he was now appointed France's new Minister for the Promotion of Equal Opportunity. Bernard Schmid reports
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