Die britischen Schlagzeilen werden heute vom Besuch des saudischen Königs in London dominiert. Einige meiner Kollegen bei Policy Exchange haben das letzte Jahr damit verbracht, den Einfluss des saudischen Regimes auf die an britischen Moscheen verbreitete islamische Literatur zu untersuchen. Das Ergebnis war schockierend: In 25 Prozent der britischen Moscheen fanden sich extremistische Veröffentlichungen, die zum größten Teil von der saudischen Regierung finanziert wurden.
Hier eine kleine Auswahl der Berichte zu unserer Studie “The hijacking of British Islam”:
Associated Press: Literature in UK Mosques Tied to Saudis
Agencies linked to the Saudi government have distributed extremist literature to mosques and Islamic centers in Britain, an independent think tank said Tuesday. The Policy Exchange, timing its report to Saudi King Abdullah’s state visit, said the material expressed a deep-rooted antipathy toward Western society, calling for violence against enemies of Islam, including women and gays who demand equal rights.
BBC: ‘Hate leaflets’ found at mosque
Literature which claims it is permissible to kill lapsed Muslims has been found in an Edinburgh mosque, according to researchers. The material was said to be found at the Islamic Centre of Edinburgh, which is attached to the King Fahd Mosque. The details have emerged in a UK survey by the think tank Policy Exchange.
The Times: Saudi King jeered as controversial visit begins
King Abdullah II of Saudi Arabia was greeted by jeers and placards as he began his state visit to Britain this afternoon as dozens of demonstrators turned out to protest at his country’s human rights record. ... Today research by the Policy Exchange found Saudi-funded extremist literature in one-quarter of religious outlets they surveyed.
Daily Mail: Agenda of hate in British mosques is linked to Saudis
Extremist literature calling for the execution of gays and the oppression of women is being distributed in British mosques. Researchers found radical or hate-filled books and pamphlets at a quarter of the 100 Islamic religious institutions they visited. ... In the alarming report, drawn up by the Policy Exchange thinktank, the Saudis were accused of having a ‘powerful and malign’ influence. The contentious pamphlets are either written by the country’s Wahhabite religious establishment, published by official or semi-official institutions or found in Saudi-funded or linked mosques.
Daily Mirror: Hate pamphlets at mosques
One In four British mosques are distributing extremist literature, a study revealed last night. Investigators found pamphlets and books calling for jihad and urging Muslims to attack Jews and Christians. Some literature also called for gays to be thrown from mountains and for women to be oppressed. The study was carried out for the Policy Exchange Think Tank by an Islamic academic who visited more than 100 mosques. Director of the Policy Exchange Anthony Browne said: “I am sure that the majority of moderate Muslims will be as horrified as everyone else that these pamphlets have found their way in the UK’s mosques.”
The Guardian: Thinktank accuses Saudi regime over hate literature
The controversial state visit of King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, which got under way today with a lavish ceremony, has prompted new criticism over his regime’s alleged role in distributing hate literature in British mosques. The Policy Exchange thinktank found extremist literature in a quarter of the 100 mosques and Islamic institutions it visited, including London Central Mosque in Regent’s Park, which is funded by Saudi Arabia. Some of the literature advocated violent jihad, murdering gay people and stoning adulterers, its researchers found.
