Explore the complex relationship between Muslims and the state in Western Europe with ‘Muslims and the State in Britain, France and Germany.’ This insightful book delves into the policy challenges and debates surrounding religious rights and the successful incorporation of Muslim communities into liberal democratic societies. From Islamic schools in Britain to hijab restrictions in France and ‘public-corporation’ status in Germany, this study examines how each nation grapples with integrating its significant Muslim populations. Discover the theories behind state accommodation and a compelling argument that a nation’s historical church-state institutions shape its approach to its Muslim citizens. Essential reading for understanding contemporary European integration and religious diversity.