Kamel Kabtane
Kamel Kabtane is a prominent French imam and the rector of the Grand Mosque of Lyon, known for his efforts to promote a moderate and integrated Islam in France. He has been an advocate for dialogue between the Muslim community and the French Republic, addressing issues of secularism and the role of Islam in contemporary society. Kabtane has also expressed concerns about the rising tensions and stigmatization faced by Muslims in France, drawing parallels to historical periods of discrimination.
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Kamel Kabtane is the rector of the Grande Mosquée de Lyon who spoke about the incident involving the burning of the Quran.
A Villeurbanne, un homme interpellé après l’autodafé du Coran
France· 2025-06-03
Kamel Kabtane is the rector of the Grande mosquée de Lyon who spoke about the incident involving the burning of the Quran.
Un Coran brûlé dans une mosquée près de Lyon, l'auteur activement recherché
Monaco· 2025-06-03
Kamel Kabtane denounces the growing stigmatization of Muslim citizens in France.
Une plateforme de signalement contre la « menace majeure pour notre République » qu’est la « haine antimusulmane »France· 2025-04-30
Kamel Kabtane, the rector of the Great Mosque of Lyon, speaks about a climate reminiscent of the 1930s for Muslims in France.
Le fossé se creuse entre Bruno Retailleau et les musulmans de FranceFrance· 2025-03-22