It's always been there to a certain extent. But now it is much more known due to worldwide communication availability, travel, and knowledge. Islam is definitely a tool of the antichrist and quite possible be what triggers the Armageddon. Europe is paralyzed with either fear or political correctness in dealing with it and were well on our way there also as a nation.
If you get a chance get the books The Muslim world in Bible, Prophecy by Pastor Bill Randles and also Islamic invasion by Dr. Robert Morey as well any books, by AVI Lipkin and Jidhad America’s new war briefing package by Dr. Chuck Missler also get foot steps of the Messiah, by Arnold Fruchtenbaum