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New plans have been revealed for Scotland's first state-funded Islamic primary school.

Shaykh Zoheeb Iqbal was the man behind the first ever council-backed Islamic nursery in Glasgow, and is now hoping to secure permission for a new primary.

Mr Iqbal, 25, believes that it would help "stamp out extremism and promote tolerance" within the community. He also stressed that the children would be taught to respect all religious beliefs, while providing a well rounded eductation.

Mr Iqbal told The Mail on Sunday : "We want to educate young people so they are confident and strong and understand the true meaning of Islam.

"There are risks out there, particularly online, where young people can be brainwashed to think other faiths are against them, but our responsibility to educate them and ensure they know right and wrong."

This comes as some Islamic schools in England have been criticised by inspectors for leaving children "vulnerable to radicalisation".

But Mr Iqbal said: "We would promote tolerance and teach the children about other religions. But, like in Catholic schools, there would be a religious ethos and a time for praying and learning about Islam. It is only fair to have Muslim schools if you have Catholic schools and other faith schools."

Mr Iqbal opened Little Wonders Islamic nursery in Govanhill a year and a half ago, which was granted partnership with Glasgow City Council last month.

A Scottish Government spokesperson said: "Any church or other religious body can as a local authority to open a denominational school. The education authority then has to decide if there is sufficient demand to reach a decision."