Germany’s Interior Ministry has banned the Islamic Center Hamburg (IZH) and carried out raids on two other Muslim organizations, alleging extremist ties and anti-constitutional activity. Officials framed the measures as part of a broader effort to counter Islamist extremism. Muslim associations and rights advocates, however, condemned the actions as discriminatory and politically motivated. They argue the ban and raids selectively target Muslim civil society, reinforcing negative stereotypes and fueling anti-Muslim sentiment at the establishment level. “The government is criminalizing religious life under the guise of security,” one Muslim representative said, warning that such measures risk alienating communities and deepening mistrust. … Continue reading Germany’s Ban on Muslim Group Sparks Fears of Institutional Islamophobia