Category Archives: Surveys – British Muslims

What do British Muslims really think? – Methodology

ICM poll of British Muslims …. So how do you conduct a poll of British Muslims? With difficulty – there is no ideal way, no route that does not include compromises and result in skews and biases. British Muslims are

What do British Muslims really think? – Methodology

ICM poll of British Muslims …. So how do you conduct a poll of British Muslims? With difficulty – there is no ideal way, no route that does not include compromises and result in skews and biases. British Muslims are

What do British Muslims really think? – Positive, Critical and Constructive, Muslim Reaction

As a gay British Muslim, this is what I think of the poll finding over half of UK Muslims want homosexuality banned Muslims don’t talk about difficult things related to relationships and sex. On a religious level, it’s seen as

What do British Muslims really think? – Positive, Critical and Constructive, Muslim Reaction

As a gay British Muslim, this is what I think of the poll finding over half of UK Muslims want homosexuality banned Muslims don’t talk about difficult things related to relationships and sex. On a religious level, it’s seen as

What do British Muslims really think? – Negative Muslim Reaction

What some Muslims think of ‘what British Muslims really think’ …. Some Muslims have expressed their weariness at these regular enquiries about their opinions, which they believe may be motivated by a desire to demonise them in the eyes of

What do British Muslims really think? – Negative Muslim Reaction

What some Muslims think of ‘what British Muslims really think’ …. Some Muslims have expressed their weariness at these regular enquiries about their opinions, which they believe may be motivated by a desire to demonise them in the eyes of

What do British Muslims really think? – ICM Survey for Channel 4

What do British Muslims really think? Should homosexuality be illegal? Should wives always obey their husbands? And can a man have more than one wife? The most comprehensive survey of British Muslims ever conducted reveals controversial attitudes. Trevor Phillips argues

What do British Muslims really think? – ICM Survey for Channel 4

What do British Muslims really think? Should homosexuality be illegal? Should wives always obey their husbands? And can a man have more than one wife? The most comprehensive survey of British Muslims ever conducted reveals controversial attitudes. Trevor Phillips argues

Sun ordered to admit British Muslims story was ‘significantly misleading’

The Sun has been ordered to print a statement acknowledging that its claims that one in five British Muslims supported people who have gone to Syria to fight for jihadi groups such as Islamic State were significantly misleading. The Independent

Sun ordered to admit British Muslims story was ‘significantly misleading’

The Sun has been ordered to print a statement acknowledging that its claims that one in five British Muslims supported people who have gone to Syria to fight for jihadi groups such as Islamic State were significantly misleading. The Independent

1 in 5 Brit Muslims’ sympathy for jihadis

NEARLY one in five British Muslims has some sympathy with those who have fled the UK to fight for IS in Syria. The number among young Muslims aged 18-34 is even higher at one in four. The figures emerged in

1 in 5 Brit Muslims’ sympathy for jihadis

NEARLY one in five British Muslims has some sympathy with those who have fled the UK to fight for IS in Syria. The number among young Muslims aged 18-34 is even higher at one in four. The figures emerged in

Majority of British Muslims have witnessed Islamophobia

The majority of British Muslims say they have witnessed discrimination against followers of the Islamic faith and that a climate of hate is being driven by politicians and media, a study has found. Six out of 10 Muslims in Britain

Majority of British Muslims have witnessed Islamophobia

The majority of British Muslims say they have witnessed discrimination against followers of the Islamic faith and that a climate of hate is being driven by politicians and media, a study has found. Six out of 10 Muslims in Britain

Rising to the Top

Over recent years, conversations about integration have often been presented as debates over whether or not certain ethnic or religious groups believe in ‘British values’. In much of the media and our public discourse, British Muslims are most frequently discussed

Rising to the Top

Over recent years, conversations about integration have often been presented as debates over whether or not certain ethnic or religious groups believe in ‘British values’. In much of the media and our public discourse, British Muslims are most frequently discussed

Younger generation of British Muslims showing shift in attitude to gender roles

Thinktank report shows majority of 16 to 24-year-old UK Muslims disagree that ‘a husband’s job is to earn money, a wife’s is to look after the home and family’. The difference of views between younger and older British Muslims regarding

Younger generation of British Muslims showing shift in attitude to gender roles

Thinktank report shows majority of 16 to 24-year-old UK Muslims disagree that ‘a husband’s job is to earn money, a wife’s is to look after the home and family’. The difference of views between younger and older British Muslims regarding

The Success or Otherwise of Multiculturalism – What Really Matters

Surveys and polls concerning Islam and Muslims usually attract considerable press coverage but one we came across recently [1] was mentioned in only the Guardian [2] with the headline “Muslims are well-integrated in Britain – but no one seems to

The Success or Otherwise of Multiculturalism – What Really Matters

Surveys and polls concerning Islam and Muslims usually attract considerable press coverage but one we came across recently [1] was mentioned in only the Guardian [2] with the headline “Muslims are well-integrated in Britain – but no one seems to

Poll: Majority Have No Sympathy With Extremists

An exclusive poll suggests most Muslims think families are most responsible for stopping young people joining groups like IS. More than a third of British Muslims say the actions of the authorities are contributing to the radicalisation of young people,

Poll: Majority Have No Sympathy With Extremists

An exclusive poll suggests most Muslims think families are most responsible for stopping young people joining groups like IS. More than a third of British Muslims say the actions of the authorities are contributing to the radicalisation of young people,

Poll reveals over a third of Muslims believe security services play role in radicalisation of young Muslims

The polls reveal some interesting findings on who young Muslims feel is contributing to radicalisation. According to the results, 38.9% of Muslims agreed with the statement “The actions of the police and MI5 are contributing to the radicalisation of young

Poll reveals over a third of Muslims believe security services play role in radicalisation of young Muslims

The polls reveal some interesting findings on who young Muslims feel is contributing to radicalisation. According to the results, 38.9% of Muslims agreed with the statement “The actions of the police and MI5 are contributing to the radicalisation of young

Over a quarter of British Muslims have sympathy for the Charlie Hebdo terrorists. That is far too many

This morning the BBC published details of a major poll of the attitudes of Britain’s Muslims. The headline on the front of the BBC website linking to the research states: “Muslims ‘oppose cartoon reprisals’”. This of course relates to attitudes

Over a quarter of British Muslims have sympathy for the Charlie Hebdo terrorists. That is far too many

This morning the BBC published details of a major poll of the attitudes of Britain’s Muslims. The headline on the front of the BBC website linking to the research states: “Muslims ‘oppose cartoon reprisals’”. This of course relates to attitudes

Too controversial for the Telegraph?

Here’s my comment again (previously deleted). …. all I’m doing is citing legitimate statistics, from legitimate sources (including this newspaper), as well as citing actual events which have, you know, actually happened. Check the sources, they are all legitimate. 60%

Too controversial for the Telegraph?

Here’s my comment again (previously deleted). …. all I’m doing is citing legitimate statistics, from legitimate sources (including this newspaper), as well as citing actual events which have, you know, actually happened. Check the sources, they are all legitimate. 60%

Has multiculturalism failed in the UK?

…. It also shows that only one fifth of Muslims would support a proposal of sharia law in Britain. Yes, critics may worry it is this high, and we can’t deny that some support for separatism does exist, but similarly

Has multiculturalism failed in the UK?

…. It also shows that only one fifth of Muslims would support a proposal of sharia law in Britain. Yes, critics may worry it is this high, and we can’t deny that some support for separatism does exist, but similarly

Muslims are well-integrated in Britain – but no one seems to believe it

In Britain today there is a mismatch between how non-Muslims often perceive Muslims and how Muslims typically perceive themselves. This disconnect is down to a tendency by non-Muslims to assume that Muslims struggle with their British identity and divided loyalties.

Muslims are well-integrated in Britain – but no one seems to believe it

In Britain today there is a mismatch between how non-Muslims often perceive Muslims and how Muslims typically perceive themselves. This disconnect is down to a tendency by non-Muslims to assume that Muslims struggle with their British identity and divided loyalties.

A Place for Pride (or Not)

The Daily Mail ran “Muslims ‘are more patriotic than most British people’” The Sunday Times said “Muslim’s prove to be Britain’s greatest flag wavers”. And the Daily Star shouted “MUSLIMS TOP PRIDE CHARTS”. All this sprung from survey results published

A Place for Pride (or Not)

The Daily Mail ran “Muslims ‘are more patriotic than most British people’” The Sunday Times said “Muslim’s prove to be Britain’s greatest flag wavers”. And the Daily Star shouted “MUSLIMS TOP PRIDE CHARTS”. All this sprung from survey results published

Western, Muslim societies ‘irreconcilable’

A majority of Canadians believes conflict between Western nations and the Muslim world is “irreconcilable,” according to a new national survey that revealed a strong strain of pessimism in the country leading up to Sunday’s 10th anniversary commemorations of the

Western, Muslim societies ‘irreconcilable’

A majority of Canadians believes conflict between Western nations and the Muslim world is “irreconcilable,” according to a new national survey that revealed a strong strain of pessimism in the country leading up to Sunday’s 10th anniversary commemorations of the

Gallup Coexist Study 2009 – The Headlines You Didn’t See!

• A quarter of British Muslims don’t have confidence in the country’s Judicial system and courts! • British Muslims are the least integrated in Europe, only one in 10 is integrated • Loyalty doesn’t mean much • British Muslims at

Gallup Coexist Study 2009 – The Headlines You Didn’t See!

• A quarter of British Muslims don’t have confidence in the country’s Judicial system and courts! • British Muslims are the least integrated in Europe, only one in 10 is integrated • Loyalty doesn’t mean much • British Muslims at

Living Apart Together – British Muslims and the paradox of multiculturalism

Policy Exchange, an independent think tank, published “Living Apart Together – British Muslims and the paradox of multiculturalism” at the beginning of 2007. It is a 100 page report including the results of a survey of 1003 Muslims conducted by

Living Apart Together – British Muslims and the paradox of multiculturalism

Policy Exchange, an independent think tank, published “Living Apart Together – British Muslims and the paradox of multiculturalism” at the beginning of 2007. It is a 100 page report including the results of a survey of 1003 Muslims conducted by