The Lucerne justice authorities had opened an inquiry against the man following reports that the imam advised followers to discipline their wives with physical violence if they disobey.
The incident allegedly occurred during a speech at a Friday prayer session in August.
The imam was briefly detained by police for questioning pending a legal investigation. The umbrella group recommended that the speeches at a mosque be recorded and kept for at least 12 months.
It is the latest case involving controversial imams at mosques in Switzerland.
Earlier this week, the highest court confirmed a decision not to renew the residence permit of an imam working in eastern Switzerland guilty of domestic abuse.
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Muslims with roots from many different countries gather for Friday prayers at the Keyser mosque in Ostermundigen, a commune on Bern’s doorstep.
Swiss money laundering office registers record number of reports
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Two teens accused of planning terror attack released from custody
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The Schaffhausen judiciary has released the two teenagers from custody who allegedly planned bomb attacks in Switzerland.
OECD: Sluggish economic activity slowing growth in Switzerland
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Sluggish economic activity at the start of the year is weighing on growth in Switzerland, with GDP expected to fall to 1.1% in 2024.
Report finds mistakes which led to Swiss government data breach
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Swiss government wants better gender balance in federal administration
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Swiss national science foundation funded over 5,000 projects in 2023
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The prayers of the imam of Biel, Abu Ramadan, call for the deaths of Jews, Christians, Hindus, Russians and Shiites. This man has been claiming benefits in Switzerland for 20 years.
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The Office of the Attorney General of Lucerne has opened an investigation into an Iraqi imam at a mosque in the town of Kriens.
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