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France is home to one of the largest Muslim populations in Europe. Yet for many Muslims, practising Islam has become increasingly difficult. From restrictions on religious expression to the growing influence of the far right, many are asking a question that would have seemed unthinkable a generation ago: is there still a future for Muslims in France?

In this episode of The Thinking Muslim, Muhammad Jalal is joined by Marwan Muhammad, one of the most prominent voices on Islamophobia and civil rights in France. Together they examine how the French state views Islam, the reality of Muslim life under laïcité, the controversy surrounding the government's report on the Muslim Brotherhood, the targeting of Muslim women, and whether Muslims can organise politically to defend their rights.

This is an essential conversation for anyone seeking to understand the changing relationship between France and its Muslim population.

About Marwan Muhammad: 
Marwan Muhammad is a French-Egyptian author, statistician and human rights advocate. He is the former director of the Collective Against Islamophobia in France (CCIF) and has worked with the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) supporting Muslim communities across Europe, Central Asia and North America. He also led the first nationwide survey of Muslims in France and now works as a human rights consultant for international organisations.

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Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
00:04 – Have Muslims in France Reached the Point of Leaving?
03:11 – What Is Everyday Life Like for Muslims in France?
09:58 – The Muslim Brotherhood, "Entrism," and the French Government's Report
13:01 – Who Are France's Muslims?
16:20 – Why Does the French State View Muslims as a Problem?
18:35 – Why Is the French State So Focused on Muslim Women?
27:10 – French Secularism vs British and American Secularism
35:11 – How Can Muslims Secure Their Rights in France?
39:55 – Can Muslims Become a Decisive Voting Bloc?
43:28 – Are Political Leaders Prepared to Confront Islamophobia?
45:00 – The Suspension of Imams in France: What Happened?
47:40 – When Practising Islam Becomes Difficult: Is Hijrah the Answer?
52:40 – The Rise of the Far Right: What Could France Look Like?
59:10 – Why Muslim Statistics Matter: The Importance of Knowing Our Numbers

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