The Hague, Netherlands — A growing Islamic sports group in The Hague, calling itself “Full Force,” has sparked waves of concern across social media as its leader promotes messages of physical and spiritual strength, paired with rhetoric that is explicitly stated to be an “army” poised to “take over the world.” The group, led by social media influencer Enes Kürşat, who goes by “EKanon” on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, posts videos showcasing group training in disciplines such as calisthenics and wrestling, “for the sake of Allah.” These videos, often accompanied by Quranic verses, call on followers, or what Kürşat calls “soldiers” to join an “army full of brothers.”
Kürşat’s rhetoric is stirring reactions, with many worried that the Dutch public is unaware of a potential threat to European values. “Westerners are unaware that we are already at war—our enemies, hostile to Western values and freedoms, are highly organized and deeply committed to reshaping our society into an Islamic state,” remarked this author on X (formerly Twitter). “The truly terrifying part is that our politicians, blinded by naïveté or ambition, believe they can import these forces and somehow control them, seemingly in order to dismantle the West from within.”
The videos, which include callouts like “There is no power or strength except Allah,” emphasize fitness as a form of devotion, urging viewers to “reach their full potential” under the guidance of Islamic principles, Sharia. Kürşat, who has amassed nearly a million followers, describes Full Force as a path to achieve “physical, mental, and spiritual” goals aligned with Islamic religious teachings, presenting Prophet Muhammad as the ultimate role model. As Dutch politician Geert Wilders warns,
Islam, my friends, is indeed evil. Look at its so called prophet, Muhammad. He slaughtered Jewish tribes, he raped a young girl, he gave sex slaves as a gift to his henchmen, and he is still, today, an example for more than 1 billion Muslims worldwide. No wonder that some of his followers take to terrorism. Islam preaches hatred, propagates violence, and is barbaric and violent by nature. It wants all Muslims to submit. It is incompatible with freedom as we know it, and nothing, nothing will ever change that. That’s why we should de Islamize our societies in order to stay free nations. No appeasement, no concessions, but vigilance, perseverance and strength against barbarism is the one thing we should do…”
Full Force: A Fitness Group or Religious Movement?
Full Force, while seemingly primarily a sports group, has also launched a clothing line promoting “sharia-compliant” apparel, marketed as an Islamic lifestyle choice for Muslim “soldiers” striving to follow Prophet Muhammad’s example. Available on their website, the brand includes sportswear and headscarves, reinforcing their message of Islamic identity in everyday life. “It is our mission to set a good example,” the group’s website states, “with a brand that is fully compliant with Islamic law.”
The group’s activities extend beyond social media, hosting open events in calisthenics parks in The Hague, where they engage with young Muslims, introducing them to training regimens under the Full Force banner. Some videos show members wearing face coverings and giving the one finger ISIS salute, while others invite viewers to join what is explicitly called an “army.”
