Information about various aspects of Islam, Muslims and American Muslim life may be found through a number of credible online sources. We have compiled a number of these resources on this page in order to provide references to as many facets of areas relevant to Islam and Muslims, as possible. If you do not find the information you are seeking, please contact us via e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via phone at 206.367.4081 and we would be happy to help.
Quick statistics on the Washington State Muslim community:
- There are an estimated 80,000 to 100,000 Muslims in Washington State
- There are some 50 mosques across the state
- There are well over 1,000 Muslim employees at Microsoft’s Puget Sound campuses and many thousands at other large companies in the region including Boeing, Amazon and others
“What is the Truth About American Muslims”
by the Interfaith Alliance Click here to download document or view it in an easy-to-read format below.
PBS Documentary: “Muhammad: Legacy of the Prophet”
Resources:
Below are the resources and references to as many facets of areas relevant to Islam and Muslims, as possible
Web Sites
Movies
- www.muhammadfilm.tv
- On a Wing and a Prayer
- www.upf.tv (Various films offered free of charge to educators)
Resarch Surveys & Reports
- Read the 2009 Gallup Poll survey results titled: “Muslim Americans Exemplify Diversity, Potential”
- Read the 2007 Pew Research survey results titled, “Muslim Americans: Middle Class and Mostly Mainstream.”
- Read the 2011 Pew Research Survey results titled, “Muslim Americans: No Signs of Growth in Alienation or Support for Extremism.”
- Read the 2012 Pew Research Survey results titled, “Most Muslims Want Democracy, Personal Freedoms, Islam in Political Life”
- Read the 2011 Pew Research Survey results titled, “The Future of the Global Muslim Population”
- Read Harvard study, “National Survey of American Muslims Finds Mosques Help Muslims Integrate into American Political Life.” Click here to read an Op-Ed by the researchers published on CNN.com
- Visit the web page of “The Bay Area Muslim Study: Establishing Identity and Community”