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Islam in Russia

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Islam is a major religious minority in the Russian Federation, which has the largest Muslim population in Europe.[2] According to the US Federal Research Division 1998 reference book,[3] Muslims in Russia numbered about 19% […]

Embracing Islam in Switzerland: (Re-)Conversion Between Searching for the Meaning of Life and Social Ties

THE EUROPEAN SCENE Michael Nollert & Amir Sheikhzadegan Pages 450-465 | Published online: 23 Apr 2023 In this article Mahmud Mosque Zurich, the first mosque in Switzerland, built by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. Abstract The pioneer conversion model of Lofland and Stark suggests that people adopt a religion because experiences in their biography […]

Migrants in Switzerland speak of gratitude, pride – and setbacks

Listen to the articleToggle language selectorShare Most immigrants consider quality of life and career opportunities in Switzerland to be excellent. But they also cite integration difficulties and disappointments. Their views reflect the ambivalence and diverse experiences that often mark migratory journeys. This content was published onAugust 1, 2025 – 10:30 […]