Unpacking the British Muslim experience (May 2025)
About Drawing from extensive interviews and survey data from over 800 British Muslims, our distinguished panel unpacked key findings, including the high levels of political participation among British Muslims, persistent concerns around media misrepresentation, and the significant but often stigmatized issue of mental health within British Muslim Communities. The panel
IIFL report launch event celebrating the diversity of British Muslims
IIFL launched its latest report on the diversity of British Muslims at a reception held in the Palace of Westminster.
Lived experiences of British Muslims highlighted in new report
IIFL’s latest report presents a nuanced and data-driven portrait of British Muslims’ experiences, political engagement, and sense of belonging in the UK.
Report – Belonging, Belief & Britishness: Exploring the British Muslim Experience on Their Own Terms
This report by the Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life combines quantitative and qualitative research to understand the diversity of the British Muslim community and the relationships British Muslims have with Britain today.
Dr Amanda Murjan appears on BBC Radio 4 Sunday to discuss IIFL’s latest report
Dr Amanda Murjan was invited to discuss IIFL’s latest report, ‘Conserving the World in Faith: An in-depth study of how Faith Inspires Environmentalism,’ with Edward Stourton on BBC Radio 4 Sunday.
Report – Conserving the World in Faith: An in-depth study of how Faith Inspires Environmentalism
In 2024, the Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life launched a project exploring the relationship between faith and sustainability. The research had two phases. The first phase was a quantitative study and the second was a qualitative study using interviews to delve deeper into the survey’s findings and explore new areas beyond the scope of quantitative data collection. Interviews also allowed us to give voice to Jewish, Sikh and Buddhist perspectives, which were underrepresented in the survey and so could not be considered statistically significant.
This report sets out the key findings from the qualitative study in the context of the findings from the first phase.
IIFL announces Charlotte Littlewood as new Director of Research
IIFL is delighted to announce the appointment of its new Director of Research – respected researcher and writer Charlotte Littlewood.
Seven months of IIFL’s religious attitudes tracker: a review of our findings
As we approach the end of the year, we look at the data gathered from seven months of our monthly attitudes tracker and highlight key trends in this period.
British Muslims feel misrepresented in the media compared to other faith groups
New research shows that British Muslims feel unfairly portrayed in the media compared to other faith communities, polling from the Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life (IIFL) reveals.
The RE Podcast: an introduction to IIFL
Former Director of IIFL, Dr. Jake Scott, speaks to Louisa Jane Smith on The RE Podcast about the work of the Institute.