Islam: Macron government wants to give Islam a French makeover – Times of India

Nice: The French government on Saturday stepped up efforts to reshape Islam In France and got rid of extremism, starting a new body made up of clergy and laymen – and women – to help lead the largest Muslim community in Western Europe.
With France soaked in blood in previous Islamic extremist attacks in years past, some disagree that bigotry is a threat. But critics also see the effort as a political ploy to attract right-wing voters to President Emmanuel. long sign on english vowelThe centrist party ahead of the April presidential election. new body, called platform of islam In France, being introduced by the French Interior Ministry on Saturday. Supporters say this will keep the country safe and free from foreign influence, and ensure that Muslim practice in France follows the country’s cherished value of secularism in public life.
Its critics, including many Muslims who consider the religion to be part of their French identity, say the government’s latest initiative is another step in institutional discrimination. The new body will include imams, influential figures from civil society, prominent intellectuals and business leaders. According to reports, all elected by the government, and women will make up at least a quarter of its members.
it takes the place of French Council of the Muslim FaithA group established in 2003. “We want to start a revolution by ending (foreign influence) on Islam,” Darmanin said in a recent interview. Le Parisien daily. In his project, Macron envisions measures such as training in France instead of bringing imams from Turkey, Morocco or Algeria – a plan accepted by many in the Muslim community.

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