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Explore Pew Forum publications—including public opinion polls, demographic reports, research studies, event transcripts and interviews—about the Muslim faith and its members.

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The World's Muslims: Religion, Politics and Society

A new survey report looks at attitudes among Muslims in 39 countries on a wide range of topics, from science to sharia, polygamy to popular culture. The survey finds that overwhelming percentages of Muslims in many countries want Islamic law to be the official law of their land, but there is also widespread support for democracy and religious freedom.  

Views of Muslim-Americans Hold Steady After London Bombings
Fewer Say Islam Encourages Violence July 26, 2005 Download the complete report Questionnaire Detailed Demographic Tables The July 7 terrorist bombings in London drew considerable public attention and raised fears of another attack in the United St...
Views of Islam Remain Sharply Divided
Plurality Sees Islam as More Likely to Encourage Violence September 9, 2004 Download complete report and questionnaire (.pdf) Despite the U.S. war in Iraq and the continuing threat of terrorism at home, public attitudes toward Islam have remained ...
Religion and Politics: Contention and Consensus
Religion is a critical factor these days in the public's thinking about contentious policy issues and political matters.
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