Islamization of Germany: Muslims Seize Control of a University Library (Video)

A video is currently circulating on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), allegedly showing Muslims in Germany using the University of Essen’s library as a prayer space. Among those who shared it is journalist Joelle Rautenberg, who sharply critiques the video.” In her social media post, she states,

This video comes from the University of Essen. There, Muslims are using the university library as a prayer room with a level of self-evidence and shamelessness that is hard to believe. #Islamization.”

Dieses Video stammt von der Uni Essen. Dort zweckentfremden Muslime die Universitätsbibliothek mit einer Selbstverständlichkeit und Schamlosigkeit als Gebetsraum, die kaum zu glauben ist. #Islamisierung pic.twitter.com/qDorJnQr1y

— Joelle Rautenberg (@Joelle_Raute) March 5, 2024

This act of accommodating rituals and practices of a religion that doesn’t belong there is problematic for various reasons, symbolizing a society “that constantly aims to be tolerant but fails to realize that public spaces are becoming Islamized,” as per Rautenberg. Users are criticizing this lack of respect and the Islamization of their country.

In the comments section below the shared video, users criticize the misuse of the space: “This is unbelievable. There’s a complete lack of respect,” says one. Another user wonders, “Why don’t the library staff intervene? Other students can’t access the bookshelves during this time. Why hasn’t any student complained? Is it special privileges again?” One user highlights the university’s authority to regulate access, emphasizing that a library is not designated for prayer, and thus, the university can take appropriate action. Another user notes that the university offers quiet rooms for similar purposes, stating, “This behavior is absolutely unacceptable,” in response to the misuse.

Source: Freilich