Faith shapes the lives of British Muslims more than any other religious group, new poll shows

The survey of 2,064 UK adults, carried out by Whitestone on the 1st and 2nd of May 2024, showed that British Muslims, 92% believe their faith significantly impacts the way they live their lives, compared to 47% of Christians; 88% find faith helps them find purpose in life compared to 50% of Christians; and 96% say their faith has shaped their moral values, with only 66% of Christians saying so.

Muslims in the UK also believe religion is important in public life, with 83% saying religion is generally a force for good in society, and 77% say that British politicians should listen to what faith leaders have to say on social and political issues. 80% of Muslims say they are more interested in their faith now than when they were younger, compared to just 38% of Christians.

Charlotte Littlewood, senior research associate for IIFL, said of the results:

By far Muslim respondents on average hold the most value towards faith in their lives. They find their faith helps them find purpose, shapes their moral values and that it is a force for good in society, standing in stark comparison with Christian respondents who are over 40% less likely to agree that their faith has a significant impact on their lives. 

Overall the results show that Islam to Muslims is the most personally impactful religious belief held by the people of Britain today.