Stefan Tompson meets in Brussels with French imam Hassen Chalghoumi, the imam of Drancy (mosque near Paris) and one of Europe’s most outspoken critics of political Islam, to discuss the growing threat of Islamism in Europe, parallel societies and security challenges in cities like Brussels, the influence of networks such as the Muslim Brotherhood, and the broader geopolitical role of actors like Iran and Qatar.
In this wide-ranging conversation, Chalghoumi — who has lived under constant threats and security protection for his positions — explains the risks of speaking out, the failures of European policy, and what must be done to counter extremism while preserving social cohesion in the West.
— IMAM CHALGHOUMI (@Imam1chalghoumi) March 26, 2026
0:00 — Intro
1:08 — Imam Hassen Chalghoumi
1:32 — Going to Molenbeek
3:26 — Speaking Against Islamism
4:43 — Who Is Responsible?
5:14 — Iran’s Role: War, Terror, and Influence
7:41 — Muslim Brotherhood Influence in Europe
8:26 — Qatar & Al Jazeera
10:21 — UAE Model: Banning the Muslim Brotherhood
11:10 — Street Confrontation
13:58 — Final Reflections
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