
- 80% of Muslims reject violence carried out by an individual or small group
- 76% of Muslims say violence against civilians can never be justified, compared to 59% of the general public
- Someone perceived to be Muslim accused of a terror plot received 7 times the media coverage as someone not perceived to be Muslim.
- Attacks by Muslim perpetrators received, on average, 357% more coverage than other attacks.
- 46% of Muslims agree that wearing a visible symbol such as a head cover or hijab, makes their faith identity known to others.
- 86% of Americans say they “want to live in a country where no one is targeted for their religious identity.” There was agreement across faith communities ranged from 95% of Jews to 78% of white Evangelicals.
- 66% of Americans agree that “the negative things politicians say regarding Muslims is harmful to our country.”
- 55% of Americans say that most Muslims living in the United States are committed to the well-being of America.