U.S. Muslims Offer Lessons In Tolerance, Giving

When it comes to giving, Muslims in the US give more than any other group in the country, according to a new report from the Muslim Philanthropy Initiative at Indiana University.

The survey of more than 1,000 American Muslims found that they give more to causes that reflect the diversity of their community than to houses of worship or other faith-based organizations, the Indianapolis Business Journal reports.

"As a scrutinized, racialized community often the victim of intolerance, US Muslims provide a unique opportunity to learn about tolerance, pluralism, and philanthropy in the United States by minority groups," the initiative's director says in a press release.

The survey also found that American Muslims see themselves as more tolerant than their non-Muslim counterparts.

When asked about their political ideology, US Muslims with high and low levels of political conservatism perceive themselves to be the most tolerant.

"While commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is increasingly being communicated, this study suggests that we have more to do to ensure that our stated commitment to tolerance and furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion connects with our giving," the director says.

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