Identity and Preferences
- Only 7% of Muslims in Britain think of themselves as British first, with 81% thinking of themselves as Muslim first.
- 36% of 16-24 year olds believe if a Muslim converts to another religion they should be punished by death, compared to 19% of 55+ year old Muslims.
- A greater proportion of Muslims (47%) than other religions said they are proud of Britain's stance on gay rights, with less than 11% disagreeing.
- A survey of 1000 young British Muslims revealed that there has been a rise in Islamic fundamentalism amongst the younger generation.
- 13% of 16-24 year olds admire organisations like Al-Qaeda compared to 3% of 55+ year olds.
- 61% of the questioned agree that homosexuality should be illegal.
- 68% of British Muslims support the arrest and prosecution of anyone who insults Islam.
- 83% of Muslims are proud to be a British citizen, compared to 79% of the general public.
- 77% of Muslims strongly identify with Britain while only 50% of the wider population do.
- 86.4% of Muslims feel they belong in Britain, slightly more than the 85.9% of Christians.
- 82% of Muslims want to live in diverse and mixed neighbourhoods compared to 63% of non-Muslim Britons.
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