French Government Ends Contracts with Muslim School Al-Kindi Over Alleged Violations
Authorities cite administrative, financial, and educational shortcomings, as well as breaches of republican values, in their decision to sever ties with the Lyon-area institution.
- The Prefecture of Rhône announced the termination of state contracts with Al-Kindi, a Muslim school near Lyon, effective September 1, 2025, impacting over 600 students.
- Inspectors identified issues including financial mismanagement, insufficient teaching hours, and the use of public funds for non-contracted programs.
- Concerns were raised over the presence of books promoting jihad, discriminatory dress codes for women, and controversial statements by a teacher on social media.
- Authorities linked the institution to ideologies associated with the Muslim Brotherhood, which they deemed incompatible with French republican values.
- The school has pledged to contest the decision legally, arguing that corrective measures, such as removing problematic materials and updating policies, were already implemented.
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