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pewforum.org Topics Religious Affiliation Muslim

The World's Muslims: Unity and Diversity

POLL August 9, 2012
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The world’s 1.6 billion Muslims are united in their belief in God and the Prophet Muhammad and are bound together by such religious practices as fasting during the holy month of Ramadan and almsgiving to assist people in need. But they have widely differing views about many other aspects of their faith, including how important religion is to their lives, who counts as a Muslim and what practices are acceptable in Islam, according to a worldwide survey by the Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion & Public Life. 

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In This Report

  1. The World's Muslims: Report Resources
  2. Preface
  3. Executive Summary
  4. Chapter 1: Religious Affiliation
  5. Chapter 2: Religious Commitment
  6. Chapter 3: Articles of Faith
  7. Chapter 4: Other Beliefs and Practices
  8. Chapter 5: Boundaries of Religious Identity
  9. Chapter 6: Boundaries of Religious Practice
  10. Appendix A: U.S. Muslims
  11. Appendix B: Glossary
  12. Appendix C: Survey Methodology
  13. Appendix D: Topline PDF (533 KB, 37 pages)
  14. Full Report PDF (1.4 MB, 164 pages)
  15. Infographic: Highlights from the report
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