RE: AGM dates.6 Oct 2024 18:50
Quady, your anecdotes are meaningless. Three studies that prove you're talking rubbish:
Pew Research (2016) indicated that British Muslims, particularly those from younger generations, remain strongly religious, with many maintaining or deepening their religious practices and identity. Pew's findings suggest that second and third-generation Muslims are often just as religious, if not more so, than their parents, with mosque attendance and religious practices remaining strong.
An ICM Poll, also from 2016, found that younger British Muslims, particularly those under the age of 24, reported higher levels of religiosity compared to older generations, including regular prayer and attendance at religious institutions. These younger Muslims were also more likely to see their faith as an essential part of their identity.
Other studies, including those by CREST Research and findings from the Religion Media Centre, reveal that 97.7% of third-generation Muslims continue to identify with Islam, demonstrating a high level of religious retention compared to other religious groups in the UK.
On top of this, just under a third (32%) of British Muslims in this country view the implementation of Sharia law in this country as desirable. The idea that British Muslims are becoming less religious is for the birds.