http://www.ucc.org/poll-most-us-muslims
Most Muslim Americans are largely assimilated in the culture, happy with their lives and embracing the American dream, according to a comprehensive study released May 22 {2007}, by the Pew Research Center. The poll also found widespread rejection of Islamic terrorism practices, such as suicide bombings.
The Pew study, conducted between January and April, was based on interviews with 1,050 Muslim American adults. It revealed a Muslim American population that is religious, diverse, socially conservative and politically liberal.
Nearly eight in ten U.S. Muslims say they are either "very happy" (24 percent) or "pretty happy" (54 percent) with their lives, according to the survey.
Among the survey's most important findings:
-- American Muslims are more moderate than Muslim minorities in Western Europe.
-- They have annual incomes and education levels that are comparable with the general public.
-- They believe Muslims coming to the United States should try to adopt American customs rather than separating from the larger society.
-- And like many other immigrant groups, they say hard work can lead to success in society.
The Muslim American population is estimated at 2.35 million, based on data from Pew and the Census Bureau, a figure that is on the low end of most estimates. Other surveys have put that figure as high as 6 million.
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