Al Jazeera- Germany set to vote in most unpredictable elections in years September 25, 2021
- Over 100 Ennahdha members resign amid Tunisia’s political crisis September 25, 2021
- Hong Kong: Tiananmen vigil group disbands after police probe September 25, 2021
- Drone exposé: The journalism that forced the Pentagon’s mea culpa September 25, 2021
- Pakistan and India trade angry accusations at the UNGA September 25, 2021
- Rights abuse allegations as displaced Syrians head to gov’t areas September 25, 2021
- Gaza reconstruction to start by October after $1bn pledged September 25, 2021
- Texas border camp emptied as US continues to deport Haitians September 25, 2021
- Is Russia to blame for Europe’s gas shortages? September 25, 2021
- UFC’s Jon Jones arrested for domestic violence, vehicle damage September 25, 2021
- Latest
- New Report Documents the Deadly Impact and Global Condemnation of US Sanctions
- Conflicts of Interest: Netflix’s 9/11 Documentary Turning Point
- A Win for Antiwar Activists on Yemen
- A ‘Blob’ By Any Other Name
- Conflicts of Interest: Matthew Hoh Names the Reps. Most Responsible for the Afghan War Disaster
- House Votes This Week on Selective Service
- Why We Oppose the National Defense Authorization Act
- Why Should We Be Celebrating a Year of Abraham Accords?
- We Need a National Rite of Passage That Doesn’t Include War
- Conflicts of Interest: The Pentagon Used Movies, Media, & the NFL to Sell War
Iraq
Cluster Map
Tag Archives: europe
The grandfather of the European Enlightenment was Muslim
What is the Muslim philosopher Averroes doing in the famous fresco “The School of Athens” of the Italian Renaissance painter Raphael? The painter brought together all thinkers and scientists that influenced the West. So, it’s no surprise that Plato and … Continue reading
Posted in Disclosure, History, Religion of Abraham
Tagged Enlightenment, europe, history, islam, Philosophy
Leave a comment
When Europe Loved Islam BY MARYA HANNUN, SOPHIE SPAAN
Before the continent started banning hijab, European aristocrats used to change their names to Abdullah and Muhammad, and going to the local mosque was the latest trend.
London’s Muslim Mayor is nothing New: 1300 yrs of Muslims who Ran Major European Cities – Juan Cole
The press is declaring Sadiq Khan, victor in the electoral contest for mayor of London, the “first Muslim mayor of a major European city.” They mean of course, something like ‘the first Muslim mayor of a really big Western European … Continue reading