Federation of Islamic Organizations in Europe

Federation of Islamic Organizations in Europe
Founded1989
TypeUmbrella organization
FocusRepresenting and guiding all Muslims in Europe
Area served
Europe
Websiteeuromuslims.org

The Federation of Islamic Organizations in Europe (FIOE) was founded by the Muslim Brotherhood in 1989.[1] FIOE subsequently created the European Council for Fatwa and Research, a pan European Muslim Brotherhood organisation which provides guidance to Muslims in Europe.[1] According to its website, it has "hundreds of member organizations spread across 28 European States, all subscribing to a common belief in a methodology based on moderation and balance, which represents the tolerance of Islam"[2] The FIOE has a headquarters office in Brussels and has had some success in positioning itself as a dialog partner for the EU and other important institutions.[3] Funding for the FIOE is derived largely from Gulf sources, including the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation and the Waqf Ministry in Kuwait.[3] In February 2014, the FIOE elected Abdallah Ben Mansour as its new President replacing Chakib Ben Makhlouf.[4]

  1. ^ a b Jenkins, J; Farr, C (2015). Muslim Brotherhood Review: Main Findings (point 31) (PDF). London: Government of UK. p. 8. ISBN 9781474127127. Archived from the original (PDF) on 22 January 2018. Retrieved 16 February 2018. Muslim Brotherhood organisations in the UK –including charities –are connected to counterparts elsewhere in Europe. MAB are associated with the Federation of Islamic Organisations in Europe (FIOE), established by the Muslim Brotherhood in 1989. FIOE subsequently created the European Council for Fatwa and Research, another pan European Muslim Brotherhood body, intended to providereligious and social guidance to Muslims living in Europe.
  2. ^ "About Us". Federation of Islamic Organizations in Europe. Archived from the original on 31 October 2011.
  3. ^ a b Steve Merley "The Federation of Islamic Organizations in Europe", The NEFA Foundation (1 October 2008). Retrieved 16 April 2016.
  4. ^ "Election of Mr Benmansour as new President of FIOE". Federation of Islamic Organizations in Europe. Archived from the original on 14 September 2014.