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The tumultuous events of the past decade have repeatedly strained the relationship Iraqis have with the West. Is a perceived "morality gap" between their own society's values and those of the West also a point of stress in that relationship?

Although a minority practice, the taking of multiple wives is permitted within the Islamic faith -- on the explicit, and formidable, condition that the husband is capable of treating each wife justly and equitably. Gallup's recent poll of nine ...

Residents of the countries included in Gallup’s new survey of the Islamic world are keenly aware of the war on terrorism, including the U.S.-led military actions in Afghanistan that followed the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11. In six of the ...

In possibly the most challenging project in Gallup's history, 10,000 people in nine predominantly Islamic countries were interviewed in December 2001 and January 2002. Researchers conducted hour-long, in-person interviews in Saudi Arabia, Iran, ...

A large road sign recently placed along the New York State Thruway near New Paltz declared, "THIS COMMUNITY DOES NOT TOLERATE RACISM AGAINST MUSLIMS, ARABS AND PEOPLE OF COLOR." The Thruway Authority removed it four days later, explaining to the ...

We all know that the U.S. Constitution guarantees religious liberty to all. But just how firmly has the concept of "freedom of religion" taken root in American soil? Do Americans fully embrace it? How tolerant are Americans when it comes to ...

A review of polling data collected over the past decade shows that the American public has generally held somewhat negative views of Arabs, even before the recent terrorist attacks. Several polls conducted since the terrorist attacks show that ...

Despite their predominantly unfavorable perceptions of the United States, many Arabs interviewed in the 2002 Gallup Poll of the Islamic World continue to regard the West -- and even the United States -- as the most attractive option for higher ...

Albert L. Winseman, Gallup's Global Practice Leader for Faith Communities, continues his spiritual commitment series with an exploration of the individual behavioral item, "Because of my faith, I have forgiven people who have hurt me deeply," ...