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secularism
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France’s secularism and the historic amendment
The proposed amendments to the French Secularism law of 1905 have raised a lot of debate between the intellectual elite and Islamic institutions in ... Middle East -
Has secularism found a niche in Iran’s Qom?
Because it attaches the adjective “Islamic” to all its organs and whatever action it takes, the Khomeinist regime in Iran is often ... Middle East -
Secularism: Differences among academics, radicals and Orientalists
No concept has been distorted by Arabs and Muslims as much as secularism. It all began with the poor translation of the term and which did not end ... Middle East -
Secularism: Protecting the sacred from the profane
The concept of secularism gives little scope for researchers to fully comprehend its successes and failures even after the several secular experiences ... Middle East -
France: When Macron confronts secularism
On April 10, Emmanuel Macron delivered a speech before the Bishops of France in Paris. He addressed the prelates by saying that “the association ... Middle East -
Jabri’s ‘rationalism’ as a flawed alternative to ‘secularism’
The concept of secularism has been linked to the Christian tradition itself, not only on the fundamental ideological plane but even at the academic ... Middle East -
On changing the understanding of political secularism
The concept of the state in Islamic heritage has been one of the most contentious issues greatly preoccupying the minds of our thinkers.However, this ... Middle East -
Democracy and secularism between Jabri and Tarabichi
The concept of secularism with all its details and how it was translated into Arabic remained a controversy on the ideological level in terms of the ... Middle East -
Understanding secularism without the controversy that shrouds it
Secularism in speeches by Arab figures of authority is often controversial among Islamic and liberal movements. “Secularism” has thus ... Middle East -
Understanding secularism
The concept of secularism among Arabs and Muslims has been the subject of much debate since the emergence of Sunni and Shiite Islamic ... Middle East -
First in Muslim world, Tunisian president seeks equal inheritance for women
In a speech on the occasion of the National Women’s Day, the Tunisian President announced the formation of a committee to study the issue of ... North Africa -
What does the UAE envoy to Washington mean by ‘secularism?’
While addressing the future of the situation in the Middle East, United Arab Emirates’ ambassador to the US Yousef Al Otaiba used the term ... Middle East -
Otaiba, secularization and the ideological uproar
Late thinker Mohammed Arkoun often complained of the vagueness of the concept of secularism when translated into Arabic. He said using the French term ... Middle East -
Erdogan to Al Arabiya: We will eradicate terrorism with GCC support
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan believes that ISIS is living its final days and the decisive victory in fighting the terrorist organization ... Gulf -
Erdogan to Turki Aldakhil: This is my understanding of secularism
"Individuals cannot be secular; having a secular state is an important step. #secularism means being tolerant to all faiths, the state is neutral ... Reports -
Hollande: French ‘secularism does not oppose Islam’
In a speech on terrorism and democracy coming hot on the heels of a debate on the banning of the Islamic burkini swimsuit World News -
Swim day for women in France sparks controversy
Mayor of Marseille intends to ban a planned swim-day for women at a local park next month Travel and Tourism -
Russia, Germany urge for ‘united, secular’ Syria
After a meeting between Russia’s and Germany’s foreign ministers, the two countries agreed for the need for a ‘secular, united’ Syria Middle East -
Erdogan slams birth control use as ‘treason’
Erdogan: ‘One or two (children) is not enough. To make our nation stronger, we need a more dynamic and younger population’ Middle East -
Ex-Bourguiba minister elected Tunisia parliament speaker
Ennaceur is deputy leader of Nidaa Tounes, which won a landmark legislative election in October Africa -
Rise of Turkish Islamic schooling upsets secular parents
Almost a million students are enrolled in “imam hatip” schools this year, up from just 65,000 in 2002 Features -
Tunisia eyes autumn elections to anchor democracy
The North African state has been run of late by a caretaker government that saw through the adoption of a new constitution Middle East -
Can the subaltern segregate? Space for sexual apartheid
Secularism emerged in part to prevent religious majorities from politically enforcing their norms on others Middle East -
French veil ban on trial in new challenge
A law banning the veil was approved in France in 2010 after intense debate News -
Turkish official stirs up furor over co-ed schools
AKP official says boys and girls mixing up together in school ‘mistake’ Art and culture -
Turkey’s Kemalists see secularist legacy under threat
The image of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of Turkey’s secular republic, seems for some to be retreating into the shadows Features -
Gunman killed, police wounded in Tunisia clashes
A suspected Islamist militant was killed in clashes in southern Tunisia on Tuesday that also left two policemen wounded during a “huge” ... Middle East -
Erdogan favoring single-sex dorms stirs debate in Turkey
Turkey’s conservative Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan has stirred controversy with weekend remarks in favor of single-sex dorms in the ... Variety -
Turkey’s headscarved democracy
“Get out! Get out!” shouted dozens of standing lawmakers at a woman ahead of a swearing-in ceremony in a newly elected Turkish Parliament ... Middle East -
Erdogan praises Turkey MPs for headscarves in parliament
Turkey’s Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday the “will of the people had prevailed” after four female lawmakers wore ... Middle East