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Middle East: Are Muslims losing their religion?
dw.com
04/02/2021
Jennifer Holleis
Recent surveys indicate strongly that across the Middle East and Iran, almost half the population is loosening their ties to Islam. Governments have reacted differently to calls for reforms of institutional religion.
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In a survey, 58% of Iranians said they do not believe in the hijab altogether while around 72% opposed the compulsory hijab
Few topics are as delicate as religion especially in the Middle East.
Officially, Arab states have major Muslim populations, varying from around 60% in Lebanon to almost 100% in Jordan or Saudi Arabia. Since the countries religious establishments also serve as governmental bodies, governments play a significant role in religious life, as they often control prayers, media or school curriculums. ....

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