Germany: Muslim students are targeting their classmates by calling them ‘non-believers’ and ‘pig-eaters’ in acts of harassment

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A troubling pattern has begun to emerge in several schools across Hamburg: students from Muslim backgrounds are reportedly exerting social pressure and engaging in harassment against their non-Muslim classmates. What appears to be a growing issue of religious intolerance is creating a tense and divisive atmosphere within educational institutions that are meant to foster inclusivity and learning.

Multiple reports suggest that non-Muslim girls have been subjected to bullying simply for their appearance. Girls who choose to dress in a traditionally feminine manner or opt not to wear a headscarf have allegedly been targeted and demeaned by peers. Some have been insulted with derogatory labels such as “pig-eaters”—a slur referencing dietary practices forbidden in Islam—and now feel so uncomfortable that they avoid eating their packed lunches in public during school breaks.

One concerned father shared that he had to transfer his son to another school after witnessing the effects of a class composition that unintentionally concentrated a large number of Muslim students in one group. This imbalance, he says, led to the marginalization and mistreatment of the few non-Muslim students, who were referred to as “non-believers” and subjected to bullying.

A particularly disturbing case involves a Jewish man who reported that his daughter was not only intimidated but also physically assaulted by Muslim classmates. In a shocking incident, the child was allegedly called a “cockroach” by both a fellow student and the girl’s mother—an incident that points to a deeper and more alarming spread of antisemitism among youth.

In addition to interpersonal conflicts, cultural and religious objections are starting to interfere with the standard school curriculum. Some Muslim pupils have refused to attend music classes, claiming that music is "haram," or forbidden in Islam. These refusals are raising questions about how to reconcile religious sensitivities with educational obligations.

Teachers, meanwhile, find themselves in a difficult position. Several have admitted to avoiding intervention out of fear of being branded as racist or associated with right-wing ideologies. This hesitation has created a vacuum of authority, leaving affected students without adequate support and allowing the issue to persist unchecked.

German-Arab psychologist and integration expert Ahmad Mansour has commented on the situation, warning that this is not a problem limited to Hamburg. “This is happening across the country,” he states, highlighting the widespread nature of the phenomenon and urging German society to confront it honestly and constructively.

(This Article was originally published by Jihad Watch)