Category Archives: Surveys – All
More than half Indonesian Muslims aged 15 to 25 years support the eye-for-an-eye Hudud punishments for crimes such as theft, adultery and apostasy
…. according to a recent survey by Germany’s Goethe-Institut, the bulk of youths in the world’s largest Muslim-majority country share remarkably traditional values about faith and family, despite a decade of social and political change since the fall of the
More than half Indonesian Muslims aged 15 to 25 years support the eye-for-an-eye Hudud punishments for crimes such as theft, adultery and apostasy
…. according to a recent survey by Germany’s Goethe-Institut, the bulk of youths in the world’s largest Muslim-majority country share remarkably traditional values about faith and family, despite a decade of social and political change since the fall of the
Finns now more critical of Islam
…. Based on their survey responses, Finns were best disposed towards Christianity, had mostly positive impressions of Buddhism and Hinduism, and felt most critical towards Islam. Only six percent of the survey respondents thought of Islam in positive terms, with
Finns now more critical of Islam
…. Based on their survey responses, Finns were best disposed towards Christianity, had mostly positive impressions of Buddhism and Hinduism, and felt most critical towards Islam. Only six percent of the survey respondents thought of Islam in positive terms, with
Seven out of 10 Austrians back burka ban
Viennese public opinion agency Karmasin spoke with 500 Austrians to find that 71 per cent of them were in favour of such a law prohibiting wearing burkas in public places. There are no figures on how many Muslim women living
Seven out of 10 Austrians back burka ban
Viennese public opinion agency Karmasin spoke with 500 Austrians to find that 71 per cent of them were in favour of such a law prohibiting wearing burkas in public places. There are no figures on how many Muslim women living
Over half of Dutch say Wilders anti-Islamic rhetoric fine – poll
A majority of Dutch believe that Geert Wilders, the anti-immigration politician much admired by Norway’s mass murderer, does not need to tone down his inflammatory anti-Islamic comments, a poll on Friday showed. A polarising figure in the Netherlands, Wilders has
Over half of Dutch say Wilders anti-Islamic rhetoric fine – poll
A majority of Dutch believe that Geert Wilders, the anti-immigration politician much admired by Norway’s mass murderer, does not need to tone down his inflammatory anti-Islamic comments, a poll on Friday showed. A polarising figure in the Netherlands, Wilders has
Muslim-Western Tensions Persist – Common Concerns About Islamic Extremism
Muslim and Western publics continue to see relations between them as generally bad, with both sides holding negative stereotypes of the other. …. Across the nations surveyed, Christians and Muslims differ in the degree to which religion defines their identity.
Muslim-Western Tensions Persist – Common Concerns About Islamic Extremism
Muslim and Western publics continue to see relations between them as generally bad, with both sides holding negative stereotypes of the other. …. Across the nations surveyed, Christians and Muslims differ in the degree to which religion defines their identity.
Netherlands: 74% support uni-culturalism
74% of the Dutch support the new government policy which says immigrants should conform to Dutch values, according to a Maurice de Hond poll. 18% support a policy which says everybody should keep their own culture. The breakdown by party:
Netherlands: 74% support uni-culturalism
74% of the Dutch support the new government policy which says immigrants should conform to Dutch values, according to a Maurice de Hond poll. 18% support a policy which says everybody should keep their own culture. The breakdown by party:
Two thirds Brits want burqa ban
Two thirds of the British public agree with the statement ‘the burqa should be banned in Britain’, our poll has found, in the wake of the ban on the niqab, or any face covering (with a few exceptions) coming into
Two thirds Brits want burqa ban
Two thirds of the British public agree with the statement ‘the burqa should be banned in Britain’, our poll has found, in the wake of the ban on the niqab, or any face covering (with a few exceptions) coming into
Defamation of Religion
A 12-year campaign by Islamic countries to have religion protected from “defamation” via a series of United Nations resolutions was brought to a halt in March when Western countries and like-minded states backed a new approach that switches the focus
Defamation of Religion
A 12-year campaign by Islamic countries to have religion protected from “defamation” via a series of United Nations resolutions was brought to a halt in March when Western countries and like-minded states backed a new approach that switches the focus
Anti-Muslim current in Australia: study
A year-long study of religious freedom in Australia has revealed widespread distrust of Muslims and discrimination against pagans and homosexuals. The report released Monday by the Australian Human Rights Commission found that acceptance of religious difference had not become easier
Anti-Muslim current in Australia: study
A year-long study of religious freedom in Australia has revealed widespread distrust of Muslims and discrimination against pagans and homosexuals. The report released Monday by the Australian Human Rights Commission found that acceptance of religious difference had not become easier
Half of Europeans say Islam is a religion of intolerance
The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, a social democratic foundation based in Berlin, has published “Intolerance, Prejudice and Discrimination: A European Report” covering eight European countries (Germany, Britain, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Portugal, Poland and Hungary). It includes the results of a survey of
Half of Europeans say Islam is a religion of intolerance
The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, a social democratic foundation based in Berlin, has published “Intolerance, Prejudice and Discrimination: A European Report” covering eight European countries (Germany, Britain, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Portugal, Poland and Hungary). It includes the results of a survey of
Poll finds huge support for far right ‘if they gave up violence’ – And 52 per cent of Britons agree that ‘Muslims create problems in the UK’
Huge numbers of Britons would support an anti-immigration English nationalist party if it was not associated with violence and fascist imagery, according to the largest survey into identity and extremism conducted in the UK. [See details below] A Populus poll
Poll finds huge support for far right ‘if they gave up violence’ – And 52 per cent of Britons agree that ‘Muslims create problems in the UK’
Huge numbers of Britons would support an anti-immigration English nationalist party if it was not associated with violence and fascist imagery, according to the largest survey into identity and extremism conducted in the UK. [See details below] A Populus poll
Muslims prefer democracy but want stoning for adultery and death for apostasy
Pew Global Attitudes Survey 2010 A full copy of this survey of seven Muslim countries can be seen here or downloaded from here. These results are shocking. Most Muslims favour stoning to death for adultery, whipping or amputation for theft,
Muslims prefer democracy but want stoning for adultery and death for apostasy
Pew Global Attitudes Survey 2010 A full copy of this survey of seven Muslim countries can be seen here or downloaded from here. These results are shocking. Most Muslims favour stoning to death for adultery, whipping or amputation for theft,
French and Germans consider Islam “a threat”
Islam is considered a ‘threat’ by millions of French and Germans to their national identity. A poll by France’s Le Monde newspaper also found a majority in both countries believe Muslims have ‘not integrated properly’. Le Monde ran the results
French and Germans consider Islam “a threat”
Islam is considered a ‘threat’ by millions of French and Germans to their national identity. A poll by France’s Le Monde newspaper also found a majority in both countries believe Muslims have ‘not integrated properly’. Le Monde ran the results
What Europeans Think about Islam – Some Recent Surveys
75% of Czechs oppose building mosques 75.2% of the Czechs side with President Vaclav Klaus and oppose building mosques in the Czech Republic, according to a poll by research agency SANEP. The survey shows this is mostly due to concerns
What Europeans Think about Islam – Some Recent Surveys
75% of Czechs oppose building mosques 75.2% of the Czechs side with President Vaclav Klaus and oppose building mosques in the Czech Republic, according to a poll by research agency SANEP. The survey shows this is mostly due to concerns
Over half of French Muslims say they will marry only another Muslim
France’s Muslims, regularly accused by the country’s right-wing politicians of not adapting to the culture here, are torn between tradition and modernity when it comes to relationships and marriage, according to a poll released Tuesday. Done for an online dating
Over half of French Muslims say they will marry only another Muslim
France’s Muslims, regularly accused by the country’s right-wing politicians of not adapting to the culture here, are torn between tradition and modernity when it comes to relationships and marriage, according to a poll released Tuesday. Done for an online dating
Support for Harsh Laws (Including Death for Apostasy)
More than four-in-ten Pakistanis see a struggle taking place between Islamic fundamentalists and groups that want to modernize the country; and the vast majority of those who do see a struggle identify with the modernizers. Nonetheless, many Pakistanis endorse extreme
Support for Harsh Laws (Including Death for Apostasy)
More than four-in-ten Pakistanis see a struggle taking place between Islamic fundamentalists and groups that want to modernize the country; and the vast majority of those who do see a struggle identify with the modernizers. Nonetheless, many Pakistanis endorse extreme
More Misleading and Pointless Islamist Propaganda
The Islamic Education and Research Agency (iERA) misreport one of the main findings of their study “Perceptions of Islam & Muslims” published last week. They say “75% (of the British non-Muslims surveyed) believed Islam and Muslims had provided a negative
More Misleading and Pointless Islamist Propaganda
The Islamic Education and Research Agency (iERA) misreport one of the main findings of their study “Perceptions of Islam & Muslims” published last week. They say “75% (of the British non-Muslims surveyed) believed Islam and Muslims had provided a negative
The statistics behind “Inspired by Muhammad”
A poster advertising campaign with the theme “Inspired by Muhammad” took place this June in London. The campaign was organised and funded by the Exploring Islam Foundation (EIF). The EIF specialises in authoring, publishing and marketing high quality resources which
The statistics behind “Inspired by Muhammad”
A poster advertising campaign with the theme “Inspired by Muhammad” took place this June in London. The campaign was organised and funded by the Exploring Islam Foundation (EIF). The EIF specialises in authoring, publishing and marketing high quality resources which
Majority of British adults want Burqa ban
The majority of British adults believe that the burqa, a loose garment worn by women in some Islamic traditions for the purpose of hiding a female’s body and face when out in public, should be completely banned in Britain, a
Majority of British adults want Burqa ban
The majority of British adults believe that the burqa, a loose garment worn by women in some Islamic traditions for the purpose of hiding a female’s body and face when out in public, should be completely banned in Britain, a
Widespread Support for Banning Full Islamic Veil in Western Europe
On July 13, members of the lower house of the French parliament are expected to vote on a bill that would make it illegal for Muslim women to wear full veils — those that cover all of the face except
Widespread Support for Banning Full Islamic Veil in Western Europe
On July 13, members of the lower house of the French parliament are expected to vote on a bill that would make it illegal for Muslim women to wear full veils — those that cover all of the face except
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