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For 20 years, the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding has published objective research about American Muslims to support well-informed dialogue and decision-making. This page hosts a selection of the latest research published by ISPU. To further explore our work developing community, building understanding, and providing thought leadership, click through the dropdown menu on the Research tab in the navigation bar above.

Our work is funded by partners and individual donors. If our work has been useful or enlightening to you, we encourage you to support our objective, solution-seeking research on the challenges and opportunities facing American Muslims today. 

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Access to Healthcare Among Arab and Southeast Asian Muslims in Southeast Michigan
A Systems Approach
Four portraits of individuals: a smiling woman in a headwrap, a man in a hat and traditional attire, a woman in a patterned hood, and a man with tattoos, all against different outdoor backgrounds.
Native American and Indigenous Muslim Stories: Visions and Voices
Reclaiming the Narrative
Native American and Indigenous Muslim Stories: Trends and Treasures
Reclaiming the Narrative
Improving Islamic Schools: Conclusion
Illinois Muslims
Latino Attitudes Toward American Muslims and Islam

Houston Community gathering for the monthly IslamInSpanish "Convivencia" Potluck where you can experience different food and cultures in the community.

Winning Muslim Votes
A Policy Priority Analysis in Swing States
Understanding Effective Social Service | SHARE Center Lexington: A Case Study
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American Muslim Poll 2022:
A Politics and Pandemic Status Report
American Muslim Poll Presentation
Despite TV Appearances, Al Qaeda Is Not Winning the War
Cutting Education Is Cutting the Future
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Understanding and Combating Muslim Radicalism in the United States
BDS Debates Sparked by MLI
Sharing Lessons on Religious Freedom: U.S. And Muslim-Majority Countries
Illinois Muslims Report – Page 5
The American Mosque 2020: Growing and Evolving
American Mosque Survey 2020 Report 1
Overcoming Islamophobia in US Elections
Latino Attitudes Toward American Muslims and Islam