Muslims around the world do not see the West as monolithic. They criticize or celebrate countries based on their politics, not based on their culture or religion.

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When asked to describe their dreams for the future, Muslims don’t mention fighting in a jihad, but rather getting a better job.

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Muslims and Americans are equally likely to reject attacks on civilians as morally unjustified.

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Those who condone acts of terrorism are a minority and are no more likely to be religious than the rest of the population.

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What Muslims around the world say they most admire about the West is its technology and its democracy — the same two top responses given by Americans when asked the same question.

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What Muslims around the world say they least admire about the West is its perceived moral decay and breakdown of traditional values — the same responses given by Americans when posed the same question.

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Muslim women want equal rights and religion in their societies.

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Muslims around the world say that the one thing the West can do to improve relations with their societies is to moderate their views toward Muslims and respect Islam.

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The majority of those surveyed want religious leaders to have no direct role in crafting a constitution, yet favor religious law as a source of legislation.

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