The Islamization of Britain in 2013
A chronological review of some of the main stories involving the rise of Islam in Britain during 2013.
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UK: Trial Begins for “Soldiers of Allah” Accused of Murdering British Soldier
Government prosecutors presented the jury with a trove of incriminating evidence that provide chilling insights into Islamic jihad and the mindset of radical Muslims.
Britain: “A World Capital for Islamic Finance”
The London Stock Exchange will be launching a new Islamic bond index in an effort to establish the City of London as one of the world’s leading centers of Islamic finance.
Britain: Scandal-Plagued Muslim School “Dysfunctional”
The revelations about the un-British goings-on at the Al-Madinah School—the working conditions at the school have been compared to “being in Pakistan”—have fueled outrage over what some are calling underhanded attempts to establish a parallel Islamic education system in Britain.
Britain’s Underage Muslim Marriage Epidemic
Campaigners against forced marriage—which is not yet a crime in Britain—say thousands of underage girls—including some under the age of five—are being forced to marry against their will in Muslim nikahs every year.
A Survey of Islam in Europe: September 2013
From Britain to Greece, and Spain to Slovenia, Muslim immigration and the accompanying rise of Islam are transforming the European way of life in ways unimaginable only a few years ago. What follows is a brief survey of 20 noteworthy stories involving Islam in Europe during just the month of September 2013.
British Education: Creeping Sharia
A taxpayer-funded Muslim school in England has inflamed public anger after it emerged that the institution is operating according to Islamic Sharia law.
British College ‘Unbans’ Burqa
Birmingham Metropolitan College backed away from its burqa ban just hours before a mass demonstration by hundreds of Muslim students threatened to disrupt the normal functioning of the college.
Britain: Muslim TV Hate Preachers “Inciting Murder”
An Islamic television channel has been hit with a hefty fine after a Muslim hate preacher told viewers, live on air, that it was the duty of all Muslims to murder anyone who shows disrespect for the Prophet Mohammed.
Europe: Ramadan 2013 Wrap-Up
Ramadan was a major topic for public discussion and the month-long holiday received heavy press coverage from print and broadcast media in all parts of Europe, a reflection of the rising influence of Islam across the continent.
Britain: Muslim Prison Population Up 200%
The number of Muslim convicts in British prisons has surpassed the 11,000 mark for the first time, according to data included in a new report produced by the British Parliament.
UK Taxi Rapes: “No Woman is Safe in a Cab”
The number of so-called taxi rapes is snowballing to such an extent that a British judge has issued a warning that no woman can expect to be safe while traveling in a cab.
