Extremist literature calling for the execution of gays and the oppression of women is being distributed in British mosques.
Researchers found radical or hate-filled books and pamphlets at a quarter of the 100 Islamic religious institutions they visited.
They said much of the literature is linked to agencies of the Saudi Arabian government.
The revelations come at the start of a state visit to the UK by Saudi King Abdullah, who immediately triggered controversy by accusing Britain of not doing enough to tackle terrorism. The claims were hotly denied by the Government.
The material found in the mosques urges Muslims to lead separate lives from 'nonbelievers' and makes repeated calls for gays to be killed.
Women should be subjugated and are warned not to pluck their eyebrows or wear perfume.
In the alarming report, drawn up by the Policy Exchange thinktank, the Saudis were accused of having a 'powerful and malign' influence.
The contentious pamphlets are either written by the country's Wahhabite religious establishment, published by official or semi-official institutions or found in Saudi-funded or linked mosques.
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