The article entitled 'Is Islam soluble in Germany?' published in the last ISIM Newsletter (page 30) concentrated primarily on Muslims originating in Turkey, as if they are a unique phenomenon and... Show moreThe article entitled 'Is Islam soluble in Germany?' published in the last ISIM Newsletter (page 30) concentrated primarily on Muslims originating in Turkey, as if they are a unique phenomenon and not a lively part of the community as a whole. While it is true that Turkish Muslims account for almost 80% of the German Muslim population, there are also smaller groups whose members originate from other Islamic societies globally. The smallest segment of the German Muslim population is formed by Germans who are often characterized by terms such as 'converts' and thus overlooked. A few of these German Muslims have been engaged in issues concerning the Muslim community in Germany since the 1960s and have been engaged in social work as well as in discussion of fundamental questions relating to Muslims within German society. It is therefore appropriate to briefly describe the history of involvement of indigenous German Muslims. Show less