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Islamic Feminism and Reformist Islam

Against the Politicisation of the Koran

Muslim feminists such as Amina Wadud use the Koran to argue in favour of women's rights and against the patriarchal system. But unfortunately, as Nimet Seker writes, some feminists are falling into the apologist trap and running the risk of politically exploiting IslamMore

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Islamic religious education in Stuttgart (photo: AP)

Teaching Islam in German Schools

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Religion Must Not Be Regarded as an Integration Problem

If it wants to be authentic and relevant to practice, religious education along denominational lines should not become an instrument of integration and should take the expectations of Muslims seriously. Nimet Seker takes a standMore

Islamic Religion Classes in German Schools: Promoting IntegrationAn Islamic Elementary School in Berlin: ''Like Any Other Confessional School''

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