In the late nineteenth century Europe saw a mass migration of people from the Indian Subcontinent. Along with this came a large influx of south Asian Scholars whose base has and continues to be the local Masjid. Even today the Masjid continues to be a popular place for young children who attend to learn how to read the Holy Qur’an, however other Islamic knowledge is limited to a few basic matters such as how to pray and do wudu.

In the past some parents opted to send their child to a full-time madrassa, which offered a more comprehensive syllabus. However, the madrassa system is now on the verge of extinction, whereas the pursuit of knowledge is increasingly orientated towards the acquisition and advancement of worldly careers.