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When Europe loved Islam

16 mins | Oct 1, 2020
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The religion's history in Western Europe is both older and more entangled than many think. Before the continent started banning hijabs, aristocrats used to change their names to Abdullah and Muhammad, and going to the local mosque was the latest trend. Marya Hannun and Sophie Spaan take us on a remarkable journey through Europe's relationship with Islam.

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