Historian claimed Napoleon was Muslim – and stirred up the French

French historian Louis Blanc claimed in an interview with Qatari media that Napoleon was Muslim, sparking a storm in France and the Arab world. Blanc attributes the criticism to Islamophobia, against the backdrop of pro-Islamic protests in France.

French historian Louis Blanc claimed in an interview with Qatari media that Napoleon Bonaparte, considered by many to be the father of modern France, was Muslim. According to him, Napoleon declared an 'Islamization' during his conquest campaign in Egypt and continued to identify as Muslim until the end of his life. The claims have sparked criticism in France and the Arab world, especially against the backdrop of pro-Islamic protests in the country. Blanc attributes the criticism to Islamophobia and argues that recognizing Napoleon as Muslim is important for Muslims in France today.

Historian claimed Napoleon was Muslim – and stirred up the French