Muslim West Relations
Obama Favored in Key Muslim Countries
Saudis most likely to voice a preference; Pakistanis least likely
October 21, 2008In six predominantly Muslim countries surveyed about the U.S. presidential election, Barack Obama tends to win more support than John McCain. Saudis and Lebanese are much more likely to state a preference than are their Palestinian, Turkish, Kuwaiti, or Pakistani counterparts.More ...
Muslims and Americans: The Way Forward (Arabic)
Relations between Muslims and Americans have deteriorated since 2001, resulting in increasingly unfavorable opinion of the United States in many predominantly Muslim nations. Similarly, a recent Gallup Poll in the United States found that anti-Muslim sentiment is fairly common; 39% of Americans admit to feeling at least some prejudice toward Muslims. This growing polarization has led many in the West to believe that Muslims do not admire Western values or culture and have little interest in improving relations. At the same time, Muslims feel humiliated and assume the Western world is trying to impose its principles both on their faith and through government policies inside their own countries.
Few Pakistanis Perceive Benefits From Alliance With U.S.
Many Pakistanis see U.S. military presence in Afghanistan as a threat
October 3, 2008A new Gallup Poll sheds light on how Pakistanis view their country’s relationship with the United States. Few Pakistanis (16%) see any benefit for their country from cooperation in the war on terrorism and 45% perceive the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan as a threat.More ...
Many African Muslims Give High Marks to U.S. Leadership
Three-quarters of Muslims in Mali, Senegal approve
August 22, 2008Approval of U.S. leadership among Muslims living in sub-Saharan Africa is higher than approval among residents living in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region.More ...
Muslims and Americans: The Way Forward
Relations between Muslims and Americans have deteriorated since 2001, resulting in increasingly unfavorable opinion of the United States in many predominantly Muslim nations. Similarly, a recent Gallup Poll in the United States found that anti-Muslim sentiment is fairly common; 39% of Americans admit to feeling at least some prejudice toward Muslims. This growing polarization has led many in the West to believe that Muslims do not admire Western values or culture and have little interest in improving relations. At the same time, Muslims feel humiliated and assume the Western world is trying to impose its principles both on their faith and through government policies inside their own countries.
Moral Values Elicit Broad Spectrum of Opinions in West
But religious Americans, European Muslims share common moral ground
May 23, 2008Gallup Polls conducted in Europe and the United States show that residents in those nations express a wide spectrum of opinions on moral issues. The poll findings also reveal that religious Americans (those for whom religion has a “very important” role) and Muslims surveyed share some common moral ground.More ...
Beyond Multiculturalism vs. Assimilation
A new Gallup study comparing attitudes of Muslim residents of London with those of the British public overall provides a new perspective on the growing debate over multiculturalism vs. assimilation in the U.K.More ...
Islam and the West: Clash or Coexistence? An Excerpt From Who Speaks for Islam?
April 2, 2008The authors of the book Who Speaks for Islam? What a Billion Muslims Really Think examine the commonly held perception that misunderstandings between Islam and the West stem from a clash of civilizations.More ...
Muslims in Berlin, London, and Paris: Bridges and Gaps in Public Opinion
This study of Muslims living in Western Europe highlights important themes that represent dividing lines or common ground between Muslim residents of London, Paris, and Berlin and the general public in their home countries. It also establishes important differences and commonalities among the Muslim communities in these three cities.More ...
Muslims in Europe: Basis for Greater Understanding Already Exists
Gallup’s recent surveys of Muslims in London, Paris, and Berlin point to the need for greater understanding among Europe’s Muslim residents and the
broader societies in which they live. But these surveys also offer plenty of evidence that the foundation for that understanding is already in place.More ...
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