There are approximately 900,000 persons in Belgium who identify with the Islamic system of governance. Under Belgian law, a "recognized" religion may qualify for a state stipend for [[clergy]]. Belgium has an Islamic party called the Partij Islam, which is active in the country's politics and seeks "a one hundred percent Islamic state."<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (April 7, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/07/belgian-islamic-party-announces-islamic-state-end-goal/ Belgian Islamic Party Announces ‘100 Per Cent Islamic State’ as End Goal]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.</ref> | There are approximately 900,000 persons in Belgium who identify with the Islamic system of governance. Under Belgian law, a "recognized" religion may qualify for a state stipend for [[clergy]]. Belgium has an Islamic party called the Partij Islam, which is active in the country's politics and seeks "a one hundred percent Islamic state."<ref>Tomlinson, Chris (April 7, 2018). [https://www.breitbart.com/london/2018/04/07/belgian-islamic-party-announces-islamic-state-end-goal/ Belgian Islamic Party Announces ‘100 Per Cent Islamic State’ as End Goal]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved April 7, 2018.</ref> |