ABSTRACT
This chapter explores where Muslim practices are or are perceived to be problematic and reflects on the reasons for the Italy's failure to objectively address the needs of Italian Muslims. It discusses Italian state–religion approach with some notes of attitudes towards multiculturalism. The chapter also discusses a reconsideration of the constitutional tools that could be used to meet the needs of Islamic Muslims. In fact, though, the inner divisions within the Islamic community, and the different interpretations of Islam and of its integration to non-Muslims contexts make Muslim demands more complicated than those of other religions. A new understanding of cultural and religious diversities in Italy emerged as theories of law and justice have evolved from equalitarian theories to pluralist theories. The condition for a reconsideration of Art. 8 requires a re-evaluation of the relationship between political institutions and religious groups. Italy must reaffirm that its representative institutions are capable of understanding and responding to religious needs with legal reform.
