Rabat – A study published in the Journal of Islamic Marketing On November 4 indicates that mosques in Europe stimulate commercial activities by contributing to the proliferation of Islamic shops.
The study shows that mosques have a significant impact on the creation of new businesses in urban spaces, explaining that there is a strong correlation between the location of mosques and the proliferation of cafes, restaurants, and light semi-regular trade.
The explorative study, which focused mainly on urban landscapes in Europe, explains that mosques also trigger the creation of Arabic language schools, libraries, restaurants, and markets, at the heart of Muslim communities.
The study consolidates the findings of previous studies indicating that the first mosques in Europe correlated with the proliferation of commercial activities.
According to some estimates, Muslims make up a minority of 5% of the total population of Europe. However, research forecasts that the number of Muslims in Europe could double in the upcoming decade.
The Muslim community in Europe has considerably expanded in recent years due to the influx of asylum seekers, prompted by the MENA region’s political instability.
The influx of immigrants has caused an upheaval in many European countries, including France and Germany, where immigration is now a key factor in determining election winners.
