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World’s Muslims Reveal Their "Literalist, Supremacist, And Brutal View"

…. Islam is the world’s second-largest religion, numbering some 1.6 billion humans [no, that is the Muslim figure — the neutral figure, arrived at by adding up the Muslim populations of each country, and not merely accepting the Muslim practices

World’s Muslims Reveal Their "Literalist, Supremacist, And Brutal View"

…. Islam is the world’s second-largest religion, numbering some 1.6 billion humans [no, that is the Muslim figure — the neutral figure, arrived at by adding up the Muslim populations of each country, and not merely accepting the Muslim practices

"Different and Threatening": Most Germans See Islam as a Threat

More than half of all Germans view Islam as a threat to their country and believe it does not belong in the Western world, according to a major new study on religious attitudes in Germany. The findings confirm the results

"Different and Threatening": Most Germans See Islam as a Threat

More than half of all Germans view Islam as a threat to their country and believe it does not belong in the Western world, according to a major new study on religious attitudes in Germany. The findings confirm the results

The World’s Muslims: Religion, Politics and Society

This report examines the social and political views of Muslims around the world. It is based on public opinion surveys conducted by the Pew Research Center between 2008 and 2012 in a total of 39 countries and territories on three

The World’s Muslims: Religion, Politics and Society

This report examines the social and political views of Muslims around the world. It is based on public opinion surveys conducted by the Pew Research Center between 2008 and 2012 in a total of 39 countries and territories on three

U.S. Muslims more moderate than Muslims worldwide

Muslims in America are much less inclined to support suicide bombing than other Muslims abroad, and are more likely to believe that people of other faiths can attain eternal life in heaven, according to a new report released Tuesday (April

U.S. Muslims more moderate than Muslims worldwide

Muslims in America are much less inclined to support suicide bombing than other Muslims abroad, and are more likely to believe that people of other faiths can attain eternal life in heaven, according to a new report released Tuesday (April

Germans see Islam as a threat

A major study of attitudes towards religion says Germans approve of openness towards other religions. But many are still suspicious of Islam. Former German President Christian Wulff earned much praise but also much criticism when said in a speech during

Germans see Islam as a threat

A major study of attitudes towards religion says Germans approve of openness towards other religions. But many are still suspicious of Islam. Former German President Christian Wulff earned much praise but also much criticism when said in a speech during

Half of Germans See Islam as a Threat

One in two Germans considers Islam to be a thread. 50 per cent of Germans are also convinced that Islam does not fit in in Germany. 18 per cent of Muslims in Germany and 25 per cent of those polled

Half of Germans See Islam as a Threat

One in two Germans considers Islam to be a thread. 50 per cent of Germans are also convinced that Islam does not fit in in Germany. 18 per cent of Muslims in Germany and 25 per cent of those polled

Pakistan youth prefer Sharia to democracy

A survey by a British organisation shows a larger number of young Pakistanis believe the country should be governed by Islamic law rather than democracy. The report issued on Wednesday by the British Council found that 38 per cent of

Pakistan youth prefer Sharia to democracy

A survey by a British organisation shows a larger number of young Pakistanis believe the country should be governed by Islamic law rather than democracy. The report issued on Wednesday by the British Council found that 38 per cent of

Poll shows French back veil ban in private sector

The debate over the Islamic veil in France is back, but this time it’s taken on a new twist. Instead of only banning religious signs in public institutions, a new study has found that the vast majority of French people

Poll shows French back veil ban in private sector

The debate over the Islamic veil in France is back, but this time it’s taken on a new twist. Instead of only banning religious signs in public institutions, a new study has found that the vast majority of French people

Islamic veils still a source of conflict in France

Last week we reported on the case of a Muslim woman in France who won a court ruling that she had been unfairly dismissed from her job in a private nursery school after she refused to remove a headscarf. The

Islamic veils still a source of conflict in France

Last week we reported on the case of a Muslim woman in France who won a court ruling that she had been unfairly dismissed from her job in a private nursery school after she refused to remove a headscarf. The

Islam: 80% of French public favor tougher anti-veil laws

The Islamic veil is still very much a national controversy, data from a front-page BVA survey in Le Parisien newspaper showed on Monday. More than 80% of respondents favor toughening the country’s 2004 law, which bans religious dress and insignia

Islam: 80% of French public favor tougher anti-veil laws

The Islamic veil is still very much a national controversy, data from a front-page BVA survey in Le Parisien newspaper showed on Monday. More than 80% of respondents favor toughening the country’s 2004 law, which bans religious dress and insignia

French back a ban on religious symbols at work

In recent days a new front has been opened up in the age-old debate about secularism in France – namely the wearing of the Islamic veil and other religious symbols in the workplace. Two opinion polls published in recent days

French back a ban on religious symbols at work

In recent days a new front has been opened up in the age-old debate about secularism in France – namely the wearing of the Islamic veil and other religious symbols in the workplace. Two opinion polls published in recent days

Fewer than one in four people believe Islam is compatible with British way of life

Fewer than one in four people now believe that following Islam is compatible with a British way of life, Britain’s most senior Muslim minister will warn today. Highlighting unpublished research showing that a majority of the country now believes that

Fewer than one in four people believe Islam is compatible with British way of life

Fewer than one in four people now believe that following Islam is compatible with a British way of life, Britain’s most senior Muslim minister will warn today. Highlighting unpublished research showing that a majority of the country now believes that

Islam: 74% of French say it’s an ‘intolerant’ religion

A new survey by Paris-based Ipsos research company on Thursday showed 74% of French respondents believe the Muslim religion is ”intolerant” and incompatible with their social values. The survey, published on the Le Monde newspaper website, also showed eight out

Islam: 74% of French say it’s an ‘intolerant’ religion

A new survey by Paris-based Ipsos research company on Thursday showed 74% of French respondents believe the Muslim religion is ”intolerant” and incompatible with their social values. The survey, published on the Le Monde newspaper website, also showed eight out

Why Germans distrust Islam

Fewer than one-fifth of Germans believe Islam is compatible with German culture. The cashier at the supermarket wears a headscarf, copies of the Koran are handed out on the streets, and mosques have become part of some cities’ landscapes. Islam

Why Germans distrust Islam

Fewer than one-fifth of Germans believe Islam is compatible with German culture. The cashier at the supermarket wears a headscarf, copies of the Koran are handed out on the streets, and mosques have become part of some cities’ landscapes. Islam

German poll indicates a widespread fear of Muslims and Islam

The German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung has commissioned an opinion poll to find out what Germans think about Muslims. Generally, the results are regarded as “catastrophic”. Respondents to the poll were asked to choose which of 21 statements they were

German poll indicates a widespread fear of Muslims and Islam

The German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung has commissioned an opinion poll to find out what Germans think about Muslims. Generally, the results are regarded as “catastrophic”. Respondents to the poll were asked to choose which of 21 statements they were

Dutch Muslims are becoming more religious

An increasing number of second generation Dutch Muslims are visiting the mosque at least once a week, according to research published by the goverment’s socio-cultural policy unit SCP. The new survey among Dutch Muslims is an update on one carried

Dutch Muslims are becoming more religious

An increasing number of second generation Dutch Muslims are visiting the mosque at least once a week, according to research published by the goverment’s socio-cultural policy unit SCP. The new survey among Dutch Muslims is an update on one carried

Poll finds what Muslims really think about Constitution, Shariah

Nearly half of 600 Muslim-American citizens polled who plan to vote in the 2012 presidential election believe parodies of Muhammad should be prosecuted criminally in the U.S., and one in eight say the offense is so serious violators should face

Poll finds what Muslims really think about Constitution, Shariah

Nearly half of 600 Muslim-American citizens polled who plan to vote in the 2012 presidential election believe parodies of Muhammad should be prosecuted criminally in the U.S., and one in eight say the offense is so serious violators should face

Survey exposes French anxieties over Islam

The role of Islam in France was once again under the spotlight on Thursday after right-wing daily Le Figaro published the results of an opinion poll that suggested 43 percent of French people believe the religion is a “threat” to

Survey exposes French anxieties over Islam

The role of Islam in France was once again under the spotlight on Thursday after right-wing daily Le Figaro published the results of an opinion poll that suggested 43 percent of French people believe the religion is a “threat” to

Most French see Islam too influential in society: poll

An increasing majority of people in France believe Islam plays too influential a role in their society and almost half see Muslims as a threat to their national identity, according to a poll published on Thursday. The survey by pollster

Most French see Islam too influential in society: poll

An increasing majority of people in France believe Islam plays too influential a role in their society and almost half see Muslims as a threat to their national identity, according to a poll published on Thursday. The survey by pollster

Most Republicans think west and Islam are in fundamental conflict, poll finds

An overwhelming majority of Republican voters in the United States regard the west and Islam as being embroiled in “a fundamental conflict which only one side can win”, according to new YouGov-Cambridge polling seen exclusively by the Guardian. …. Opinion

Most Republicans think west and Islam are in fundamental conflict, poll finds

An overwhelming majority of Republican voters in the United States regard the west and Islam as being embroiled in “a fundamental conflict which only one side can win”, according to new YouGov-Cambridge polling seen exclusively by the Guardian. …. Opinion