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Two years ago, a new kind of mosque opened in Amsterdam. The ‘Polder’ mosque was hailed as an innovative, modern house of prayer for moderate Muslims. Now it is threatened with closure.

Is it just a case of rent arrears or are Dutch Muslims not ready for modern Islam?

The mosque in the Amsterdam suburb of Slotervaart wants to offer young people an alternative. Dutch will be the language used in the mosque, also for sermons, says Mr Cheppih. Plus, the form of Islam will be free of cultural influences from other countries.