40 percent of Germans demand Merkel’s resignation over refugee policy, poll says
While 39.9 percent of Germans surveyed by the pollster Insa for “Focus” magazine said Chancellor Angela Merkel’s refugee policy is grounds for her to step down, 45.2 percent of the more than 2,000 people polled said they did not believe
40 percent of Germans demand Merkel’s resignation over refugee policy, poll says
While 39.9 percent of Germans surveyed by the pollster Insa for “Focus” magazine said Chancellor Angela Merkel’s refugee policy is grounds for her to step down, 45.2 percent of the more than 2,000 people polled said they did not believe
Survey: Most Young Middle East Muslims Believe ISIS Perverts Islam
A majority of Muslim youths in the Middle East and North Africa regard extremist groups such as the Islamic State and Al-Qaida as a perversion of Islam and its teachings, according to a new survey. “At least three-quarters of millennial
Survey: Most Young Middle East Muslims Believe ISIS Perverts Islam
A majority of Muslim youths in the Middle East and North Africa regard extremist groups such as the Islamic State and Al-Qaida as a perversion of Islam and its teachings, according to a new survey. “At least three-quarters of millennial
PVV reaches all time high in De Hond opinion poll
Geert Wilders’ anti-Islam PVV would win a record 41 seats in parliament if there were a general election tomorrow, according to a new online poll by Maurice de Hond. The poll, in the wake of the New Year attacks in
PVV reaches all time high in De Hond opinion poll
Geert Wilders’ anti-Islam PVV would win a record 41 seats in parliament if there were a general election tomorrow, according to a new online poll by Maurice de Hond. The poll, in the wake of the New Year attacks in
Anti-Muslim response in poll of religious freedom ‘disturbing’
A new survey that shows Americans ranking Muslims as least deserving of religious freedom is disheartening, said an attorney who advocates for Muslims in central Ohio. Romin Iqbal, staff attorney at the Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations,
Anti-Muslim response in poll of religious freedom ‘disturbing’
A new survey that shows Americans ranking Muslims as least deserving of religious freedom is disheartening, said an attorney who advocates for Muslims in central Ohio. Romin Iqbal, staff attorney at the Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations,
Most Syrian rebels sympathise with Isis, says thinktank
More than half of the rebel fighters in Syria who are opposing President Bashar al-Assad are sympathetic to Islamic State views, a leading thinktank has claimed. The Centre on Religion and Geopolitics said efforts to wipe out Isis in Syria
Most Syrian rebels sympathise with Isis, says thinktank
More than half of the rebel fighters in Syria who are opposing President Bashar al-Assad are sympathetic to Islamic State views, a leading thinktank has claimed. The Centre on Religion and Geopolitics said efforts to wipe out Isis in Syria
No rise in anti-Muslim sentiment in UK after Paris attacks – poll
…. The new research, conducted by Rob Ford and Maria Sobolewska of the University of Manchester, comes amid growing concerns about western hostility to Muslims after the Front National’s strong performance in regional elections in France and Republican presidential candidate
No rise in anti-Muslim sentiment in UK after Paris attacks – poll
…. The new research, conducted by Rob Ford and Maria Sobolewska of the University of Manchester, comes amid growing concerns about western hostility to Muslims after the Front National’s strong performance in regional elections in France and Republican presidential candidate
Americans closely split over whether Islam is violent
As Republicans prepare for a debate likely to be dominated by talk of Islam and terrorism, new polls show Americans divided on the question of whether the religion is violent by nature. Republicans are far more suspicious than other Americans
Americans closely split over whether Islam is violent
As Republicans prepare for a debate likely to be dominated by talk of Islam and terrorism, new polls show Americans divided on the question of whether the religion is violent by nature. Republicans are far more suspicious than other Americans
Republicans embrace Trump’s ban on Muslims while most others reject it
A majority of Republicans support presidential candidate Donald Trump’s call to temporarily block Muslims from entering the United States, even as a clear majority of the public overall rejects the idea in a new Washington Post-ABC News poll. The survey
Republicans embrace Trump’s ban on Muslims while most others reject it
A majority of Republicans support presidential candidate Donald Trump’s call to temporarily block Muslims from entering the United States, even as a clear majority of the public overall rejects the idea in a new Washington Post-ABC News poll. The survey
Most Americans dislike Islam
A majority say that they view Islam unfavorably, and even Democrats are almost twice as likely to view Islam negatively than positively One week ago the United States saw the deadliest terrorist attack it has seen since 9/11, after 14
Most Americans dislike Islam
A majority say that they view Islam unfavorably, and even Democrats are almost twice as likely to view Islam negatively than positively One week ago the United States saw the deadliest terrorist attack it has seen since 9/11, after 14
Sydney Muslims feel at home despite very high racism exposure, survey finds
Muslims in Sydney are three to five times more likely to experience “very high rates of exposure to racism” compared with Australians in general, a study shows. But about 97% of the nearly 600 Muslims surveyed said relations between them
Sydney Muslims feel at home despite very high racism exposure, survey finds
Muslims in Sydney are three to five times more likely to experience “very high rates of exposure to racism” compared with Australians in general, a study shows. But about 97% of the nearly 600 Muslims surveyed said relations between them
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
Voters to Obama: Yes, We Are at War with Radical Islam
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 60% of Likely U.S. Voters believe the United States is at war with radical Islamic terrorism. Just 24% share the president’s position and disagree. Sixteen percent (16%) are undecided. Even 56%
Voters to Obama: Yes, We Are at War with Radical Islam
A new Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds that 60% of Likely U.S. Voters believe the United States is at war with radical Islamic terrorism. Just 24% share the president’s position and disagree. Sixteen percent (16%) are undecided. Even 56%
Pakistanis’ views on ISIS showcase worrying trend
In a recently released research by the Pew Research Center, out of 11 Muslim majority countries, Pakistan seems to be the only one where a majority offered no definite opinion of ISIS. In 11 Muslim majority countries including Jordan, Malaysia,
Pakistanis’ views on ISIS showcase worrying trend
In a recently released research by the Pew Research Center, out of 11 Muslim majority countries, Pakistan seems to be the only one where a majority offered no definite opinion of ISIS. In 11 Muslim majority countries including Jordan, Malaysia,
This is Why – Part 10
A continuous survey of the causes of “Islamophobia” covering the many things Islam and Muslims do and say that puzzle or repulse people of other religions or beliefs. ISIS is covered because it such an outstanding example of Islamic rule,
This is Why – Part 10
A continuous survey of the causes of “Islamophobia” covering the many things Islam and Muslims do and say that puzzle or repulse people of other religions or beliefs. ISIS is covered because it such an outstanding example of Islamic rule,
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
Every fourth Danish Muslim wants the law to be based on the Koran
Some 40 percent of Denmark’s 250,000 Muslims believe that Danish law, at least to some extent, should be based on the words of the Koran, according to a new Wilke survey carried out for Jyllands-Posten newspaper. The survey also found
Every fourth Danish Muslim wants the law to be based on the Koran
Some 40 percent of Denmark’s 250,000 Muslims believe that Danish law, at least to some extent, should be based on the words of the Koran, according to a new Wilke survey carried out for Jyllands-Posten newspaper. The survey also found
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
Canadian survey of women who wear the niqab reveals choice ‘may be a bit of a youth movement’
The vast majority of women surveyed who wear the niqab in Canada are not only willing to remove their veils to be identified, but feel it is part of their responsibility to do so, according to the most extensive research
Canadian survey of women who wear the niqab reveals choice ‘may be a bit of a youth movement’
The vast majority of women surveyed who wear the niqab in Canada are not only willing to remove their veils to be identified, but feel it is part of their responsibility to do so, according to the most extensive research
Refugee crisis boosts support for anti-Islam PVV, poll shows
The new poll of polls for broadcaster Nos shows a sharp rise in support for the anti-immigration PVV, indicating the party would increase its share of the vote in an election from 17.3% to up to 20.6%. The poll, an
Refugee crisis boosts support for anti-Islam PVV, poll shows
The new poll of polls for broadcaster Nos shows a sharp rise in support for the anti-immigration PVV, indicating the party would increase its share of the vote in an election from 17.3% to up to 20.6%. The poll, an
The readers’ editor on… Islam and the media
…. Some of that mocking, misreporting and unhelpful shorthand is starkly evident in our media every day, and confirmed by Professor Tony McEnery and Professor Paul Baker of Lancaster University. They have analysed some 220m words of coverage on Muslim
The readers’ editor on… Islam and the media
…. Some of that mocking, misreporting and unhelpful shorthand is starkly evident in our media every day, and confirmed by Professor Tony McEnery and Professor Paul Baker of Lancaster University. They have analysed some 220m words of coverage on Muslim
Islam Surveyed 