The Paris Mosque was built by the Sultan of Morocco. Why is it in the hands of the Algerian regime?

This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:

The Paris Mosque was built in 1926 by Moroccan hands, under the direction of Moroccan Sultan Moulay Youssef. The mosque has since witnessed a long history of cultural and religious ties between Morocco and France.

However, this has recently raised many questions about why Algerians control the management of the mosque, at a time when Moroccans should have had a greater role in its management, especially since the mosque carries within it an ancient Moroccan history.

Calls to revive the mosque for Moroccans

Calls have multiplied on social media platforms to demand that the management of the mosque be returned to Moroccans, as many activists believe that this place, which represents part of Moroccan cultural and religious heritage, should be managed by Morocco .

This request comes at a time when the mosque is suffering from administrative and organizational problems which could affect its role in disseminating the values ​​of tolerance and moderation, values ​​for which the Kingdom of Morocco is renowned.

Morocco: a symbol of moderation and tolerance

Morocco is considered one of the countries that enjoys a strong reputation for spreading the values ​​of centrism and moderation. For decades, Morocco has been a pioneer in promoting interfaith and interethnic coexistence, which reinforces the importance of the key role of Moroccans in the management of the Paris Mosque.

Many consider that the presence of Morocco in this context ensures the preservation of the original values ​​of the mosque, in particular those linked to peace and coexistence between different religions and cultures.

Tweeters’ questions about why Algeria manages the Paris mosque instead of Morocco highlight the importance of reconsidering this question.

In light of the values ​​of tolerance and moderation that Morocco represents, Morocco’s remanagement of the mosque could be a necessary step to preserve its cultural and religious message in the heart of the French capital.