Islam

Indians see religious tolerance as a central part of who they are as a nation. Across the major religious groups, most people say it is very important to respect all religions to be “truly Indian.”

Women in 56 countries experienced social hostilities due to clothing that was deemed to violate religious or secular dress norms.

In some countries – particularly in a segment of West and Central Africa – polygamy is frequently legal and widespread.

In 2018, the global median level of government restrictions on religion – that is, laws, policies and actions by officials that impinge on religious beliefs and practices – continued to climb, reaching an all-time high since Pew Research Center began tracking these trends in 2007.

Over the centuries, the relationship between science and religion has ranged from conflict and hostility to harmony and collaboration, while various thinkers have argued that the two concepts are inherently at odds and entirely separate.

A median of 45% across 34 surveyed countries say it is necessary to believe in God to be moral and have good values. However, public opinion on this question, as well as the role of God, prayer and religion varies by country, region and economic development.

President Trump has called himself a defender of religious liberty. But how do Americans see his administration’s effect on religious groups?

We've distilled key findings from our data into four email mini-lessons to help people develop a better understanding of Muslims and Islam.

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Globally, Muslims live in the biggest households, followed by Hindus, Christians, Buddhists, Jews and the religiously unaffiliated.