Hochine Drouiche

Islam needs a revision. The Arab world is sending to Europe a form of Islam that is emotional, self-pitying and confrontational, one that wants to dominate the world on the basis of outdated historical interpretations. The Muslim world must assimilates elements of European culture (reason, progress, human rights, etc.) in order to engage the West in dialogue; otherwise, the choice is between disappearing and war.

French imams condemn the Paris terrorist attacks and disassociate themselves from violence committed in "the name of our religion." At the same time, they ask Muslim communities to dare leading a life of dialogue and friendship with Europeans, without fear or arrogance. For centuries, Muslims have ruled out reason from their religious life. The vice president of French imams bears witness.