Current problems of Europe

Muslim community in Spain: Moderates and radicals

Хенкин С.М.

Khenkin S.M. – doctor of sciences (Sc.D. in history), leading researcher, Department of Europe and America, INION, Russian Academy of Sciences; professor, MGIMO (U) of the Ministry of foreign affairs.

Abstract

The article investigates the Muslim community in Spain, its relations with the native population in the Middle Ages and nowadays. Much attention is given to the problem of adaptation of the Muslims. Political and legal status of the Muslims and the Muslim organizations in contemporary Spain is also examined. The article provides some insight into the characteristics of the radical islamist movement in this country.

Keywords

Spain, Muslims, Islam, adaptation, radical islamism, tolerance, xenophobia.

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