70.1% of British Muslims define themselves as Muslim before British.
A survey reveals that young people have a stronger religious identity than previous generations.
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The data from a recent survey of the Institute for the Impact of Faith in Life (IIFL) published by RMX News is emphatic: the 71% of British Muslims identify themselves first as Muslim. before being British, English or Scottish. Just one 27% is defined first and foremost by its nationality..
The study, based on interviews with 815 Muslims residing in the UK, also says that the trend is even more pronounced among the young people under 30. In this age group, one 85% considers himself Muslim before British.. In contrast, among the older Muslim population, The majority (57%) define themselves as British. According to researchers, previous generations felt the need to hide their Muslim identity in order to integrate, whereas today's young people feel free to prioritise it.
The reason is not religious, but social.
According to the IIFL, The main reason for this identification is not loyalty to Islam., but the feeling of not being welcome as British people. This leads many people to to take refuge in one's religious identity, which they perceive as more authentic or accepted within their environment.
Despite this identity distancing, the The majority of British Muslims prefer to live in the United Kingdom. before in a Muslim-majority country. The 78% considers the United Kingdom more welcoming to Muslims than other European countries such as France, Germany or the Netherlands.
Many argue that The cultural and religious diversity of the United Kingdom allows them to practise their faith without drawing attention., which is not always the case in Islamic countries, where they may feel more watched or judged within their own community.
A complex and tense identity
These data reveal a growing tension between religious identity, nationality and integration. While many British Muslims reject a national identity, they nonetheless regard the United Kingdom as a good place to live and practise their faith.
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