Study shows significant contribution made by British Muslims to society

New research by the Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life (IIFL) reveals that British Muslims are overwhelmingly family-oriented, hardworking citizens who see Britain as a land of opportunity.

The latest report from IIFL, 'The social contribution of British Muslims', shows that 83% of British Muslims agree that Britain is a better place for Muslims to practise their faith whilst being involved in the mainstream of British life, compared to European countries like France, Germany and the Netherlands.

Polling over 1,000 British Muslims and over 1,000 members of the general public, the surveys revealed that British Muslims hold positive views over the opportunities offered by living in Britain, with 86% saying Britain is a good place to live when it comes to having opportunities to progress and thrive in life, compared to just 70% of the general population. 51% also reported feeling a strong sense of belonging in their local community and neighbourhood, compared to 35% of the general population.

75% have also given to charity in the last year - compared to 68% of the general population.

The report, authored by Dr Rakib Ehsan and Dr Jake Scott, is based on a survey conducted by British Polling Council member TechneUK of 1,001 British Muslims, in-depth interviews with a diverse pool of British Muslims, and ten case studies of British Muslim charities across the country.

Dr Rakib Ehsan, senior research associate for IIFL, says: "The data shows that the vast majority of British Muslims believe that their country is a land of opportunity and generosity. Their positive views should better inform the national conversation on equality in modern Britain, which is increasingly dominated by tribal activists who thrive on the currency of victimhood. This should be a source of national pride in post-Brexit Britain."

IIFL is a research forum examining the role that faith and religious belief plays in the lives of people in the UK, whether at work, at home, or in the community.

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Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life: https://iifl.org.uk/