Calling for a Divine Economic Intervention
These services are not limited to Muslims.
The Headscarf Decision of the European Court of Justice
What are the consequences for European Muslims and Turks in the future?
As I mentioned previously, this decision is not a unique one but a part of politics that began to dominate Europe in a number of areas.
Is Islamophobia the New Antisemitism?
Some scholars, most prominent among them Edward Said, had long recognized the connection between the language of hatred directed at Muslims and Jews, but it is only very recently that the phrase, “Islamophobia is the new antisemitism” and others like “Muslims are the new Jews” became part of ordinary discussion in the media, in the blogosphere, and around the dinner tables of the Western world.
Sultans of Democracy Demand the Head of Erdoğan
On the other hand, the Holy Quran of Muslims was being compared to Mein Kampf, which was written by the perpetrator of the largest genocide on earth.
Impunity for Hate Rising in Europe
Headscarves are a sign that the Netherlands have to be “conquered back,” rhetoric that resembles the Reconquista in which numerous Muslims were expelled and murdered in Spain until it ended in 1492.
Can Tension Over Lifestyle Debates in Turkey Explain Terrorism?
The group, which principally promised upward social mobility to middle classes conservative Muslims by offering them a quality education, exploited the secular-conservative tension and found room for hiding its various illegal and unlawful acts.
The Gülen Cult, between Modernism and Narcissism
Despite the harsh criticism of certain Islamic groups, some of the Muslims who weren’t followers of Gülen also believed that he was forced to make such statements against his own belief due to Turkey’s political environment.
Leitkultur 2.0: How the CDU Tries to Recapture Lost Votes
Another fallacy is that the political measures against the face veil are often presented as directed only against an extreme form of an Islamic dress code, and not against the majority of law abiding and integrated Muslims in Germany.
With Brexit and the Trump Election, Turkey Has a Chance to Draw More International Students
Trump’s xenophobic views and call for a ban on Muslims entering the US have pushed experts into pessimism since they realized the negative impact of this rhetoric on the internationalization of the higher educational institutions in the country.
Islamophobes in Search of a New Orientalism: Samuel Schirmbeck’s “Islamic Crusade”
Schwarzer, who tends to deal with questions around Islam and Muslims in Germany in a prejudiced manner, was one of the first public figures to use a terminology like "Islamic Crusade" – an audacious oxymoron if one is educated in terms of the history of the crusaders and their bloodshed against Muslims.
Portrait of a French Sufi on the Night of Reunion (Şeb-i Arus): Eva de Vitray Meyerovitch
Prophet Muhammad used to preach to the Muslims while he leant back on this tree.
Lessons on a New Kind of Political Communication to Win the Silent Majority: US Elections 2016
Whereas Clinton’s “deep state relations” undoubtedly affected public opinion, Trump’s inappropriate comments against women, immigrants, Muslims and disabled people had a crucial impact, which further increased the polarization of society in the US.
Turkey – EU Relations recall Serge Gainsbourg’s Song: Je t’aime! Moi non plus!
Seemingly contradictory, the Justice and Development Party (AK Party), even though it represented conservative Muslims, was more enthusiastic about becoming a full member of the EU, as for both the party administration and their voter base, EU membership was synonymous with the hope of having a more democratic country.
Should Turkey be Optimistic About Trump’s Presidency?
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Kobach’s proposal has confirmed fears among many Americans – from Hispanics, to African-Americans, to Muslims and a host of Christian and Jewish groups – that the bellicose talk that characterized Trump’s campaign might be more than just political pandering for votes, that the man may intend to do exactly what he promised to do, as soon as he is sworn in as President.
If the US has Trump, France has a Myriad of Trumps
If it is about Muslims, there are intellectuals in France that would make Trump look innocent.
Much Ado About Nothing! Islamophobes and Racists, don’t be Afraid!
It seems that François Hollande, who had a rather cautious discourse while talking about Muslims, at least up until said statement, eventually conjoined with his talkative partner, Prime Minister Manuel Valls, who never misses a chance to bash Muslims.
DAESH: Documenting a Modern Heresy, Interview with Belkıs Kılıçkaya
Unfortunately, the second is widespread in Europe and the US, portraying Muslims as a savage horde targeting Western civilization; however, this is not the case.
The Fear of Decline: Cultural Pessimism in Europe
To the right wing, Muslims are seen as the main threat to Judeo-Christian Western traditions, and their public symbols as objective proof of the Occident’s downfall.
How did FETO Terrorists Infiltrate the Turkish Armed Forces?
During the 1990s, military personnel who were discharged from the Turkish armed forces were either ordinary Muslims or belonged to other branches of the Nur Order, of which the Gülenists allegedly claimed to be a part, but not the Gülenists themselves.
Disclosing the Transnational Dimension of FETO
Western Friendly “Moderate Muslims” as Opposed to “Islamic Radicalism”
FETO places special emphasis on PR campaigns in the transnational domain.
