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The First Muslims Arrive
Entered Germany as POW's taken during the Siege of Vienna during Ottoman rule -
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Muslim Presence Fades
During this period, most Muslims were either converted from Islam or sent back to their respective countries. -
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The Re-entrance of Muslim Culture
During the Russo-Turkish War, Muslims were similarly brought back to Germany as POW's. It has been noted that 22 Turkish Muslims were given as a gift near the end of the conflict to the King of Prussia -
They're Making Us Fight?
Under the King of Prussia's successor, King Frederick II, Muslims from Tartar and Bosnia were recruited to join the 'Ulan Regiment', to assist in the military defense system. -
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WWI
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Allied POW's
The Muslims that were part of the Central Powers were to fight during WWI, whereas the Allied Muslims were held as prisoners -
Internment
Allied Muslims were sent to either Wunsdorf or Zossen (pictured). -
The First Mosque in Germany
The first mosque to be built was in Wunsdorf. Titled 'Halbmondlager', this mosque was subsequently demolished in 1930 due to extensive damage and dilapidation -
Islamische Gemeinde zu Berlin
The "Islamic Community in Berlin" was established in 1922. This group was due in part to nearly 100 Muslims who remained in Berlin post WWI -
Deutsch-Moslemische Gesellschaft
The "German Muslim Society" was in turn created, consisting of primarily educated Muslims. However, there were some natural born Germans who began to convert during this time. The German Muslim Society was initially comprised of nearly 2000 individuals. -
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WWII
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The Mufti of Jerusalem
Amin al-Husayni partnered with the Third Reich and its leader Adolf Hitler to help recruit Muslim reinforcements to oppose Great Britain. His involvement helped the dissolving of prior Muslim communities and groups. -
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Great Numbers of Muslims
During this period, a large number of Muslims immigrated to Germany due to 'recruitment agreements' between Germany and various countries. -
The Resurgence of Muslim Life in Germany
The Indian-Pakistani Ahmadiyya Movement helped create a renaissance of sorts for the Muslim community in Germany. Hamburg was utilized as the location for the branch, which in turn lead to the growth of the movement through various other places in Germany. -
The Ecclesiastical Administration of Muslim Refugees in the Federal Republic of Germany
This association was formed in Munich during 1958. Interestingly, the group was created and populated by the Muslim war veterans in Germany. -
Germany Signs Agreements with Muslim States
A large number of Muslims began to arrive in Germany due to these agreements. From Turkey in 1961, Morocco in 1963, Tunisia in 1965, and Yugoslavia in 1968. -
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1970's to Today - Diversity Amongst the Muslim Presence in Germany
The Muslim community continued to grow in the 1970's after the economic crisis of 1973. The reason for the diversity and the stimulated growth is due to the various countries that Muslims immigrated from. Germany became a melting pot of diverse cultures that ultimately was glued together by Islam. This influence and immigration continues today. -
Immigrants, and Now Refugees
A recent study shows that 80% of the migrants and refugees arriving in Germany are Muslim. In 2015, out of 800,000 migrants, 640,000 were Muslims. -
Muslim Growth in Germany
In another recent study, 'the natural rate of population increase of the Muslim community already living in Germany is approximately 1.6% a per year.' This equates to 77,000 people.
