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Entered Germany as POW's taken during the Siege of Vienna during Ottoman rule
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During this period, most Muslims were either converted from Islam or sent back to their respective countries.
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During the Russo-Turkish War, Muslims were similarly brought back to Germany as POW's. It has been noted that 22 Turkish Muslims were given as a gift near the end of the conflict to the King of Prussia
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Under the King of Prussia's successor, King Frederick II, Muslims from Tartar and Bosnia were recruited to join the 'Ulan Regiment', to assist in the military defense system.
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The Muslims that were part of the Central Powers were to fight during WWI, whereas the Allied Muslims were held as prisoners
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Allied Muslims were sent to either Wunsdorf or Zossen (pictured).
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The first mosque to be built was in Wunsdorf. Titled 'Halbmondlager', this mosque was subsequently demolished in 1930 due to extensive damage and dilapidation
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The "Islamic Community in Berlin" was established in 1922. This group was due in part to nearly 100 Muslims who remained in Berlin post WWI
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The "German Muslim Society" was in turn created, consisting of primarily educated Muslims. However, there were some natural born Germans who began to convert during this time. The German Muslim Society was initially comprised of nearly 2000 individuals.
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Amin al-Husayni partnered with the Third Reich and its leader Adolf Hitler to help recruit Muslim reinforcements to oppose Great Britain. His involvement helped the dissolving of prior Muslim communities and groups.
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During this period, a large number of Muslims immigrated to Germany due to 'recruitment agreements' between Germany and various countries.
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The Indian-Pakistani Ahmadiyya Movement helped create a renaissance of sorts for the Muslim community in Germany. Hamburg was utilized as the location for the branch, which in turn lead to the growth of the movement through various other places in Germany.
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This association was formed in Munich during 1958. Interestingly, the group was created and populated by the Muslim war veterans in Germany.
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A large number of Muslims began to arrive in Germany due to these agreements. From Turkey in 1961, Morocco in 1963, Tunisia in 1965, and Yugoslavia in 1968.
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The Muslim community continued to grow in the 1970's after the economic crisis of 1973. The reason for the diversity and the stimulated growth is due to the various countries that Muslims immigrated from. Germany became a melting pot of diverse cultures that ultimately was glued together by Islam. This influence and immigration continues today.
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A recent study shows that 80% of the migrants and refugees arriving in Germany are Muslim. In 2015, out of 800,000 migrants, 640,000 were Muslims.
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In another recent study, 'the natural rate of population increase of the Muslim community already living in Germany is approximately 1.6% a per year.' This equates to 77,000 people.
