Gunnar Schupelius expresses his fury: - In what scenario do Islamic instructors resist assimilation?
Not many Muslims in Germany have become radicalized, but what about the numerous others who stay hidden? Exploring this issue, we must examine the influencers of Islam who act as multipliers. For years, they have travelled or been educated outside of Germany, in countries like Egypt and Turkey. However, for some time now, Islamic theology has been taught in Germany, in places like Münster.
At Munster's Center for Islamic Theology, 252 students majoring in Islamic religious education and Islamic theology were inquired about their beliefs. The findings are striking:
More than half of these students believe that "the West is responsible for the poor conditions in several Muslim nations." Meanwhile, 47% think that Israel "has no right to exist." Furthermore, a quarter have similar views: "Obeying my religion's rules is more crucial to me than the laws of the country I'm in." They also hold the opinion "Muslims should strive to restore the social structure prevalent during the Prophet Muhammad's time."
Though this survey only reveals a small portion of reality, it holds importance. Should most in the West view the enemies as evil, and a small group disagree about Israel's legitimacy, Islamic educators will propagate this view among their pupils, disconnecting them from their current circumstances, Germany. And if a quarter of those surveyed consider Islam superior to the Basic Law and yearn for the Middle Ages, that's definitely not the path of integration.
There are personal accounts that align with the findings of this survey. Following the October 7 attack on Israel, Mayor Martin Hikel (SPD) led a request to religious groups and associations for "a joint statement" advocating for peaceful coexistence amongst Muslims, Jews, and Christians. All groups agreed to comply, aside from the ten large mosque communities. Astonishingly, eight left Mr. Hikel's call unanswered, two declined to sign—the "Ditib Şehitlik Mosque Community" (at Columbiadamm) and the "Aziziye Camii Berlin Buckow Mosque." While the Ditib mosque isn't considered radical, its imams declined to sign together with Jews and Christians. That's quite revealing.
If we want to enhance integration through the training of Islamic teachers in Germany, it seems like we're off track so far.
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