A shocking new book, ‘War on Mosques’, sheds light on the discrimination faced by Islamic communities in Italy as they fight for their constitutional right to practice their religion freely.
Francesco Tieri, the author and an Italian convert to Islam, details the deliberate political tactics used to obstruct mosque construction in Italy by Islamophobic politicians. Despite the Constitutional Court’s affirmation of religious minority rights, lawmakers from both sides have avoided legislating on mosque issues for decades, leaving a legal void.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s past statements against building new mosques have now materialized into a draft law banning prayer spaces in non-traditional locations. This forces Muslims in Italy to resort to makeshift prayer areas due to the restrictions on building proper mosques.
Islamic leaders in Italy are questioning the legality of the government’s proposed ban on prayer spaces in garages and warehouses. Over the years, Islamophobic narratives in Italy have manipulated public opinion, turning mosques into symbols of Muslims’ integration in society.
Political Analyst Antonello Sacchetti draws parallels between the targeting of mosques in Italy and Palestine, where mosques are destroyed as part of a deliberate strategy.
With an estimated 1.5 million Muslims in Italy and only four true mosques among the 1,200 prayer halls, the struggle for religious freedom continues in the face of discriminatory legislation.
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