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Islamic influence in Hamburg: How students infiltrate the school
In the Steilshoop district of Hamburg, Muslim elementary school students are demanding that they wear veils and are boycotting music lessons. The focus is on discussions about radicalizing influences and prevention strategies.
Islamic influence in Hamburg: How students infiltrate the school
Current developments in Hamburg show how Islamist movements reach schools and influence the youngest generation. In Steilshoop, a district of Hamburg, teachers and parents observe with concern that Muslim elementary school students demand that their Christian classmates wear a veil and cover themselves. These demands not only raise questions about integration, but also raise concerns about the radicalization of the youngest in our society. How BR Reportedly, some students even boycott music classes because music is considered “haram.” This is a worrying trend where students are acting out of extreme religious beliefs.
Furthermore, some children even attempt to fast despite their young age, which is not required in Islam. A particularly alarming event occurred in religious education class, where students trampled on a poster explaining Christianity, indicating a lower tolerance for other faiths. In a current podcast, Ahmad Mansour and Oliver Mayer-Rüth discuss the causes of such extremist behavior and ask the crucial question of whether teachers in Germany are sufficiently prepared for the challenge of dealing with increasing Islamism in schools.
Prevention work in Hamburg
The city of Hamburg has already taken preventive measures to counteract these developments. Prevention work is organized by various government agencies such as the Authority for Labor, Social Affairs, Family and Integration (BASFI) and the Authority for Interior and Sport (BIS). The authority for schools and vocational training (BSB) and the judicial authority are also involved. As the Federal Agency for Civic Education As highlighted, cooperation with civil society actors and Islamic religious communities has been strengthened since 2012 in order to consolidate prevention work.
A special steering committee made up of heads of various agencies meets quarterly to monitor progress. Since 2014, there has been an advisory network for prevention and de-radicalization, which promotes exchanges about radicalization and anti-Muslim sentiment. The members of the network are made up of various religious communities, such as the DITIB and the Evangelical Lutheran Church, as well as civil society organizations.
Training and evaluation
The State Institute for Teacher Training and School Development offers targeted training on topics such as Islam, democracy and radicalization. This allows teachers to better respond to the needs of a diverse student population. From an evaluation perspective, the prevention concept is updated every two years, based on new findings and practical experience. There is also regular cooperation at the federal level as part of the “Living Democracy!” program to promote exchanges about de-radicalization.
In Hamburg there are special approaches that combine the prevention of Islamism and Islamophobia. This strategy, which relies heavily on the involvement of civil society actors, is intended to help the values of liberal thinking find their way into schools. Parents and the community are called upon to be attentive and, if necessary, to request support at an early stage. Because the well-being of our children is important to all of us.