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BBC Radio 4’s ‘Too Young to Veil?’ examines controversy around primary school age girls wearing the hijab
Shaimaa Khalil discusses the rising trend in the UK of primary school girls wearing the hijab, whether there is a need for concern about this, and who, if anyone, has the right to decide what young girls wear.
Survey demonstrates British public’s thinking about Muslims is based on misconceptions
An Ipsos Mori survey on Muslims in Britain reveals that a number of the British general public’s understandings regarding Muslims, including the number of Muslims in the country and the compatibility of Islam and British life, are misconceptions.
Pew Research Center statistics reveal similarities and differences between U.S.-born and foreign-born Muslim Americans
The results of the Pew Research Center’s survey reveal, among other findings, that foreign-born and U.S.-born Muslim Americans engage in about the same levels of religious practice, while foreign-born Muslims tend to have a stronger socioeconomic foothold than their U.S.-born counterparts.
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Channel 4’s ‘Who Speaks for British Muslims’ sparks criticism for its allegations about MEND Muslim advocacy group
The twenty-six minute programme, which aired on Channel 4, accused the Muslim advocacy group MEND of being linked to racism and extremism.
Morrissey suggests link between halal meat production and Islamist extremism
In an interview on his website, Morrissey suggests a link between halal meat production and Islamist extremism, saying “halal slaughter requires certification that can only be given by supporters of Isis”.