Berlin's local government is backing the Islamic school, Kita, located in Neukölln, which promotes extremist Islamic ideologies.
In the heart of Neukölln, a bustling district in Berlin, a kindergarten with 188 spots is being built at Harzer Street 51. However, the operator of the kindergarten, the non-profit company "BNIG gGmbH", has raised concerns due to its links to a radical mosque association.
The managing director of BNIG, Mohamed A., has a past in the radical Islamic milieu from 2010 to 2017, a connection that was uncovered by an investigation by "Die Welt" newspaper and RBB. This association has led to questions about the suitability of the kindergarten operator and the funding it has received.
The Senate's education administration, under Senator Sandra Scheeres (SPD), granted funding for the kindergarten in 2019, with a budget of 4.2 million euros. State Secretary Falko Liecke (CDU) has since stated that he would not have approved the funding under these circumstances.
The operator of the kindergarten, BNIG gGmbH, states in its statutes that its goal is "the promotion of tolerance and understanding of peoples". However, investigations have revealed that the company is linked to the radical mosque association, casting doubt on this assertion.
The IGS, the Islamic Community of Shia Communities in Germany, chaired by Mohamed A. at the time, was founded by the "Islamic Center Hamburg", which was eventually banned by the Federal Ministry of the Interior in 2024.
The Torath community, a liaison office of the Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Husaini as-Sistani for Germany, is located at Harzer Street 51, where the kindergarten is being built. Grand Ayatollah Sistani, a prominent Shia leader in Iraq, has been criticised for justifying forced marriage and sexual intercourse with girls from the age of nine.
Gunnar Schupelius, a columnist, has expressed concerns about the situation and can be contacted at [email protected] for further discussion. It is important to note that, based on the available data, no additional or confirming information can be given on this topic without consulting local Berlin municipal records or verified news sources directly related to the institution or organizations in question.
All previous columns by Gunnar Schupelius can be found for further reading. The child's safety and well-being have been put at risk due to the careless handling of political associations that do not promote a free Berlin. The situation is under scrutiny, and developments are being closely monitored.
- The controversy surrounding the kindergarten at Harzer Street 51, operated by BNIG gGmbH, extends beyond its construction, as its links to policy-and-legislation and politics have raised questions about its suitability and funding.
- Amidst concerns about the association between BNIG gGmbH and a radical mosque, general-news reports have highlighted the operator's stated mission to promote tolerance and understanding of peoples, but investigations have revealed conflicting information, casting doubt on this assertion.
