French Government Seeks To Reshape Islam In The Country
The French government on Saturday introduced a new body to reshape Islam in France to lead the largest Muslim community in western Europe. The new reform is a part of President Emmanuel Macron ’s efforts to get rid of extremism from the country. The new body, The Forum of Islam in France leadership will be made up of clergy and lay people to help the Muslim community in western Europe. The government will pick all the members of the forum. The government-appointed clergy will include imams, prominent figures from civil society, intellectuals, and business leaders. At least a quarter of the body will be made up of women. The new forum will replace the French Council of Muslim Faith. The council was formed in 2003 to act as a mediator between the French government and the French Muslim community. Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said that the council will dissolve soon as it is unable to tackle Islamist extremism. The interior minister reportedly said, “We want to trigger a ...