Fast forward to 2100 AD. Many of us may not be alive to see the dawn of the new century.
But chances are high, the same France where in the famous Battle of Tours was fought which stopped the Islamic advance to Western Europe will fall to Islam not because of war but due to population Jihad.
Why? Lets understand.
First, As of mid-2016, there were 5.7 million Muslims in France (8.8% of the country’s population).
Second, From mid-2010 to mid-2016 alone, the share of Muslims in Europe rose more than 1 percentage point, from 3.8% to 4.9% (from 19.5 million to 25.8 million). By 2050, the share of the continent’s population that is Muslim could more than double, rising to 11.2% or more, depending on how much migration is allowed into Europe. Even in the unlikely event that future migration is permanently halted, the Muslim population still would rise to an estimated 7.4%, due to the relative youth and high fertility rates of Europe’s current Muslim residents.
Third, In 2016, the median age of Muslims throughout Europe was 30.4, 13 years younger than the median for other Europeans (43.8). Looking at it another way, 50% of all European Muslims are under the age of 30, compared with 32% of non-Muslims in Europe. In addition, the average Muslim woman in Europe is expected to have 3 children, a full and half child more than the average non-Muslim woman (1.6 children).
Fourth, Between mid-2010 and mid-2016, migration was the biggest factor driving the growth of Muslim populations in Europe. An estimated 2.5 million Muslims came to Europe for reasons other than seeking asylum, such as for employment or to go to school. About 1.3 million more Muslims received (or are expected to receive) refugee status, allowing them to remain in Europe.
Considering the fertility rates of Muslim women and the immigration and ageing of native European population, nearly 40% of French population would be Muslims by 2060.
Interpolating in the same manner, not less than 70% of the population would be Muslim by end of century. In the time span of a nation, 80 years is a whisker.
Once the Islamic population reaches 70%, “Dar-al-Islam” is said and done.
Hence, it is no surprise that Republic of France would be called Islamic Emirate of France by end of the century.
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