Le Figaro Nice
An Islamist bookstore located in the city center of Nice, behind the train station, closed its doors on Wednesday for a period of three months following an order issued by the prefect of the Alpes-Maritimes, Hugues Moutouh.
In a note consulted by
Le Figaro
, the State representative points out both a
“lack of authorization for the use of video protection”
but above all, the sale of works
“advocating religious fundamentalism”
.
Following surveillance operations at this establishment, the services reported
“fundamentalist works and vectors of indoctrination”
.
The book
The Great Sins
of Imam Chams Ad-Dhahabi was notably found on the shelves.
This contains
“comments inciting murders against homosexuals”
, specifies the Maralpin prefect in his report.
“The prophet said: kill those who support the act of the people of Lot
(homosexuality, Editor’s note),” noted for example the state services.
They also note
“comments inciting violence against women”
(
“Forty-seventh major sin: the rebellion of the woman against her husband, correct it if necessary
”) they were able to read in this book.
“Young” clientele
This would not be the only one since the prefecture highlights
"the sale of other works of the same nature [...] advocating religious proselytism"
.
Located on rue Marceau, the boutique is in a busy and busy area, behind the main station of the Riviera capital.
The authorities are concerned to see a clientele
of “young people, particularly minors”
.
On its social networks, the “Iqra” bookstore also promotes religious clothing, which it sells in addition to books.
The manager also had a video protection system installed without prefectural authorization.
Following a formal notice, she had put together a file
“which remained incomplete”
, explains the prefecture, and without having in the meantime removed the cameras.
On this issue, Hugues Moutouh tells Le
Figaro
“not to give up”
.
“In these troubled times, nothing will be given up on the ground of extremes and indoctrination
,” he insists.
He also indicates that he has contacted the Nice public prosecutor, Damien Martinelli.
This business closure comes two days after the announcement of the upcoming closure of a Muslim college in Nice due to funding deemed “opaque”.