The European Network Against Racism published a leaflet debunking some common stereotypes about feminism and Muslim women in Europe.

The French Supreme Court sets a precedent sustaining a ban on barristers wearing the hijab and other religious symbols in courtrooms in the north.

After the Senate rejected, on Wednesday, February 16, a vote on a bill banning the wearing of hijab in sports competitions; It got referred to the French National Assembly for consideration.

France will host the Olympic games in 2024, and critics of the legislation questioned how much it would affect the Games, whose participants will include Muslim women that wear the hijab.

The bill

Glory be to the One Who took His servant (the Prophet Muḥammad (PBUH)) by night from the sacred Mosque (in Makkah) to the farther Mosque (in Jerusalem) whose surroundings We have blessed, to show him some of Our signs. Indeed, He alone is the All-Hearing, All-Seeing.

Surah Al-Isra 17:1

Al-Isra’ wal-Mi’raj (the Night Journey & Ascension) is a miracle second only to the revelation of the Qur’an.

Complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) are treatments that fall outside of mainstream healthcare. These include, but are not limited to, Acupuncture, Ayurveda, Acupressure, Chiropractic care, Aromatherapy, Hypnosis, Massage Therapy and the use of Herbs and Spices. CAM have been in use for centuries and have been growing in popularity in recent years.