In a recent address to the United Nations General Assembly, Donald Trump discussed the situation in London, suggesting the city might be moving towards Sharia law implementation. He made critical remarks about London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan. Sharia law is derived from the Quran and Hadith and is the religious law of Islam.
London’s Muslim population is notable, with 1.3 million Muslims, accounting for 15% of the population according to 2021 figures. Across Europe, the Muslim population is growing. According to recent data, Europe’s population was approximately 753 million in 2020. The number of Christians in Europe has declined over the past decade. Simultaneously, the number of individuals without religious affiliation has increased. The Muslim population has grown to approximately 6% of the population, with 46 million individuals.