We see ourselves as mediators between religions and cultures. We want to build understanding, especially for people who are marginalized or disadvantaged.
As an association of Muslims from the African diaspora, we bring mosques, churches, schools, and migrant associations together around one table, especially in Wedding and Moabit. We talk about everyday coexistence: prejudice, Islamophobia, and extremism – and what religion can contribute to living together peacefully.
Projects in this area
Wedding Network for Intercultural Dialogue
In 2016 and 2017, we connected mosques, churches, and migrant associations in Wedding to foster cooperation and appreciation of diversity in the district.
2016/17
Coming Together Through Dialogue
We put the causes of flight on the agenda and promoted respectful treatment of refugees, especially among children and young people.
2014
Strong Network – Strong Schools
In 2014, together with the Yunus Emre Mosque, we connected mosques, schools, and youth facilities to counter extremism and promote intercultural learning.
Islam meets democracy
Starting in October 2015, we organized a series of discussion events together with the Yunus Emre Mosque and the association Alkawakibi e.V. The series opened on Open Mosque Day on October 3.
Topics of the series
- Islam and democracy: how do they fit together?
- Islamophobia and Islamism
- The contribution of mosques and churches to peaceful coexistence in the neighborhood
- Cooperation between mosques and schools
- The war in Syria
5
Discussion events
100+
Participants
60%
said afterward that they felt better informed
The series led to a formal collaboration between several mosques and the Registerstelle Berlin-Mitte, the district office that documents discriminatory incidents.
Open Mosque Day
We have taken part in Open Mosque Day on October 3 several times, offering discussions and information.
- 2015 Opening of the series “Islam meets democracy”
- 2016 An event with partners – already for the fourth time
- 2017 Panel discussion at the Arresalah Mosque around 50 guests
Well connected
We are in regular contact with the Center for Interfaith Dialogue in Berlin-Moabit. We also work with African, Asian, and Muslim organizations, with mosques, and with family and neighborhood centers. These include, for example:
- Inssan e.V.
- JUMA e.V.
- Haus der Weisheit
- Deutsches Muslimisches Zentrum Berlin
- Paul-Gerhardt-Stift
- SprengelHaus