Those who speak for religious groups are convinced that a society without religious values experiences a decline in social morality. Robert Misik does not agree
Religion, Civilisation and Morality
Those who speak for religious groups are convinced that a society without religious values experiences a decline in social morality. Robert Misik does not agree
Those who speak for religious groups are convinced that a society without religious values experiences a decline in social morality. Robert Misik does not agree
Tunisia's Nahda Movement
The Islamist Nahda movement has recently celebrated 26 years since its inception amid a difficult atmosphere related to its inability to transcend the restrictive corner it found itself in since the beginning of the nineties. By Salah ad-Din al-Jourchi
The Islamist Nahda movement has recently celebrated 26 years since its inception amid a difficult atmosphere related to its inability to transcend the restrictive corner it found itself in since the beginning of the nineties. By Salah ad-Din al-Jourchi
Terrorist Attacks in Algeria
The terrorist organisation al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb has conducted a number of attacks in recent weeks, consciously targeting foreigners in the process. In view of the increase in western economic activity in Algeria, security companies already sense that they are on to something good. Bernard Schmid reports
The terrorist organisation al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb has conducted a number of attacks in recent weeks, consciously targeting foreigners in the process. In view of the increase in western economic activity in Algeria, security companies already sense that they are on to something good. Bernard Schmid reports
Iraqi Refugees in Germany
Over three million Iraqis have been forced to leave their country, resulting in the largest refugee crisis in the Middle East since 1948. At the same time, the German government has been revoking the asylum status of Iraqi refugees. Beate Hinrichs reports
Over three million Iraqis have been forced to leave their country, resulting in the largest refugee crisis in the Middle East since 1948. At the same time, the German government has been revoking the asylum status of Iraqi refugees. Beate Hinrichs reports
German Oriental Studies
The German Congress of Oriental Studies featured some 500 events, discussing issues such as the Holocaust, female militancy, and Koran verse 256 of Sura al-Baqara, among others. Mona Sarkis attended some of the lectures
The German Congress of Oriental Studies featured some 500 events, discussing issues such as the Holocaust, female militancy, and Koran verse 256 of Sura al-Baqara, among others. Mona Sarkis attended some of the lectures
Nuri Bilge Ceylan's "Climates"
In "Climates", the formal aspects recall Angelopoulos, the themes Bergmann and Antonioni. But is Nuri Bilge Ceylan really on par with cinema's greatest directors? Amin Farzanefar takes a look at the aesthetic realm in the films of the Turkish director
In "Climates", the formal aspects recall Angelopoulos, the themes Bergmann and Antonioni. But is Nuri Bilge Ceylan really on par with cinema's greatest directors? Amin Farzanefar takes a look at the aesthetic realm in the films of the Turkish director
Interview with Hussain Al-Mozany
Iraqi-born writer Hussain Al-Mozany has been living in Berlin since 1980. His latest novel is the story of an Iraqi living in German exile who feels threatened by the foreign culture and ends up by carrying out a radical act of rebellion. Interview by Volker Kaminski
Iraqi-born writer Hussain Al-Mozany has been living in Berlin since 1980. His latest novel is the story of an Iraqi living in German exile who feels threatened by the foreign culture and ends up by carrying out a radical act of rebellion. Interview by Volker Kaminski
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Since the caricature debate, if not before, questions have been asked about the role the ban on images actually plays in Islam. Nimet Seker has read the new book on the subject by the Geneva-based scholar of Islam, Silvia Naef...
The 10th Inernational Istanbul Biennial is taking place from 8 September - 4 November under the curatorship of Hou Hanru. Click here for more...
The Amana Media Initiative informs on the social, ethical and religious dimensions of the many issues faced by Muslim communities within Asia. Click here for more...