“We aren’t here to co-exist” — Muslim man in U.K. sparks outrage with extremist claim
A video of a Muslim man in the United Kingdom making extremist statements about Islam has gone viral, drawing widespread condemnation online.
In the video, the man rejected the notion of religious coexistence, claiming that Islam’s purpose is to dominate other religions and establish the faith above all others.
“Islam is here to dominate, not coexist”
The recording, shared widely on social media, has reignited concerns about radicalisation and hate speech within diaspora communities.
The man, whose identity has not been independently verified, argued that if fighting is necessary to spread Islam, it is justified under the concept of jihad.
His remarks have been described as extreme and unrepresentative of mainstream Islamic teachings, which advocate peace and coexistence.
Similar extremist statements in Europe in 2022 led to national security alerts and public debates about the monitoring of radical ideologies.
“We don’t say that Islam is here to coexist with a lot of different religions that all of us can discuss how to be friends. This religion has been sent to dominate, to wipe out, to take out every other religion.To have the people leave every other religion and take up Islam, and if that requires fighting to achieve it, then it requires fighting, because the greatest purpose for which Jihad was legislated is to make the word of our Lord highest,” he said.
Social media reactions
Religious leaders and community advocates have condemned the statements, stressing that the vast majority of Muslims practice tolerance and coexistence.
The video highlights ongoing challenges of radicalisation in Europe and underscores the need for public awareness, community dialogue, and monitoring of extremist content online.
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A Muslim man in the U.K. makes a disturbing claim rejecting coexistence.
“We aren’t here to co-exist. We’ve been sent here to dominate and wipe you out.”pic.twitter.com/OOEiY9mHF3
— Brandon Straka #WalkAway (@BrandonStraka) March 24, 2026