Europe

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 […]

Guidance. Country policy and information note: Ahmadis, Pakistan, March 2025

Executive summary In 1974, the Pakistani government officially declared Ahmadis as non-Muslims. This status remains and is reinforced through various laws and anti-Ahmadi rhetoric. Provisions of the Pakistan Penal Code restrict the ways in which Ahmadis can openly express and practise their beliefs. Whilst official figures record the Ahmadi population […]