Wilders: There Is No ‘Moderate’ Islam…

…and there never will be.

Any attempt to stop the spread of Islam without asserting equal or greater strength is destined to fail. History has shown this repeatedly. From the fall of the Byzantine Empire to the relentless Ottoman expansion, efforts to negotiate or appease only led to more conquests.

The Crusades were launched in direct response to centuries of Islamic expansion, proving that without matching their power, both militarily and strategically, their advance cannot be stopped. Yet, despite these lessons, we continue to negotiate, accommodate, and retreat, hoping that it will temper Islam’s unwavering drive for dominance. This mindset is not only ineffective, but dangerously naive. Real resistance demands strength—whether in defense, leadership, or our commitment to protecting our civilization’s core values—or we will continue to witness the same cycle of conquest and submission.

Stop the Delusion: There Is No ‘Moderate’ Islam

Islam is often portrayed as having “moderate” factions, but this is a dangerous myth. The truth is, there is no such thing as “moderate” Islam—the Qur’an itself makes that clear. What some call “extremism” is simply devout adherence to the core teachings of Islam.

Show me an “extremist,” and I’ll show you a Muslim faithfully following the Qur’an.

Islam cannot be moderated because the Qur’an and the teachings of Muhammad are considered perfect and unchangeable. Any attempt to “modernize” or soften these teachings is seen as blasphemy, punishable by persecution or even death. That’s why these so-called “moderates” are persecuted by their own. Islam doesn’t allow for compromise or reinterpretation.

As Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan himself declared: “There is no moderate or immoderate Islam. Islam is Islam, and that’s it.” This isn’t just a statement—it’s a command embedded in the religion itself.

To justify continued Islamic immigration based on these rare “moderates” is: Deluding ourselves with lies. Using one tree to hide a forest of extremism and violence. Failing to diagnose the real problem: Islam is unchangeable. Avoiding real solutions, and thereby putting everyone at risk while solving nothing. Let’s be clear: The few “moderates” we do see are the exception, not the rule. They are persecuted because they are seen as betraying the rigid and violent boundaries of Islam.

To believe millions of hostile ideologues will suddenly transform into these rare exceptions is not just naive—it’s suicidal. Instead of clinging to the fantasy of “moderate Islam,” we must confront the truth: Islam, by its very nature, seeks domination and submission. Protecting those few who wish to escape its grip is one thing, but pretending Islam can be reformed is pure fantasy.

Those who want to embrace peaceful, flexible values need to start a different religion because Islam, according to its own teachings, cannot and will not be changed. The first, most critical solution? Stop Islamic immigration. It’s time to stop pretending we can “moderate” or “reform” Islam when it’s built on an ideology that punishes any attempt to do so. The survival of Western values, our freedom, and our way of life depends on recognizing this reality and acting before it’s too late. Read: rairfoundation.com/moderate-islam