One of the earliest pieces of evidence for the Muslim presence is a coin minted in 157 A.H. for the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Mercia in the reign of King Offa[?] (which is 773-774 C. E.). The coins are enscribed with Kufic[?] script bearing the legend: "There is no deity except Allah,[?] He is the one and only, He has no partner."(Sūrah CXII), "Muhammed the Messenger of Allah, sent him with guidance and true religion to make it victorius over all (other) religions." (Sūrah IX, 33), and "In the name of Allah. This (coin) was minted in 157 A.H.". It is on display in the British Museum.
There is some debate about whether King Offa had converted to Islam or not.
The most recent resurgence of Islamic faith in Britain started with the immigration of Muslims from Pakistan and Bangladesh following the partition of India[?].
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