Author: Said Rezek

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Not yet legal in Germany: joint filled with cannabis (photo: Vincent Michel/Le Mensuel de Rennes/picture-alliance)

Cannabis and Islam?

There is no one single answer

The German government is planning to legalise cannabis before the end of this legislative period. So what does Islam have to say about its consumption? Will changing the law alter the way Muslims in Germany feel about the issue? Said Rezek talked to Muslim theologian Ali Ghandour from the University of MunsterMore

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Reuf Jaserevic during a meeting (photo: Reuf Jaserevic)

Life coaching for Muslims

Enhanced success in this life and the next

Reuf Jasarevic is the founder of "Erfolgreich & Muslim" (Successful & Muslim), the first life coaching platform for German-speaking Muslims. The 37-year-old trainer supports followers of Islam in their efforts to harmonise the spiritual and practical aspects of their everyday lives. By Said RezekMore

Muslim marriage, Muslim divorce – and the wider family: "Problems are often dealt with collectively"Islam in Germany: Some Muslims do indeed celebrate ChristmasThe image of Muslim women: "We refuse to be hijab-wearing princesses"Interview with the Islam scholar and law professor Mathias Rohe: Coronavirus prompts German discussion on the call to prayer
Ayse Gerner (photo: private)

Muslim marriage, Muslim divorce – and the wider family

"Problems are often dealt with collectively"

Ayse Gerner is a Muslim woman and a marriage counsellor. It is a combination appreciated by her clients, most of whom are Muslim. Although Muslim couples face the same relationship challenges as everyone else, they also have to overcome very specific obstacles. By Said RezekMore

The Prophet and Sharia: Islamic family law reform – a question of interpretationWomen′s rights in Islam: Can feminism be Islamic?Zahra Ali's "Islamic Feminisms": Female emancipation based on the spirit of ShariaMarital traditions in the Islamic world: Marriage first, love later?
Said Rezek (photo: private)

Islam in Germany

Some Muslims do indeed celebrate Christmas

As a Muslim I like to go to Christmas markets, eat Stollen and as a child I even got presents. Surprised? That's not the half of it. By Said RezekMore

What Muslims and Christians share: A Christmas meditationNon-fiction: Karl-Josef Kuschel′s ″Christmas and the Qu′ran″: When love comes downA German-Turkish love story: Muzeyyen adores Christmas