Muslim typologies in Australia: Findings of a national survey

Numerous researchers in the field of Islamic and Muslim Studies have proposed various typologies to categorize Muslims relation their understanding identification with Islam. However, date few studies conducted necessary empirical work determine numbers that identify been constructed. This article is first present findings based on a comprehensive study spectrum discursive typologies. The authors national survey Islam Australia among citizens permanent residents 2019. examines Australians across 10 demographic factors, questions concerning shariah political Islam, sources influence, preferences for interpreting Qur’an, views ethical, social, theological issues, engagement non-Muslims, openness new knowledge about Contrary stereotypical Muslims, article’s point strong presence liberal progressive interpretations tradition Australians.