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  • July 21, 2026
Support and Sacrifice: Muslims Who Care for Older Adults Face Emotional Strain
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  • July 1, 2026
Bridges and Barriers: Interfaith engagement among American faith communities amid rising Islamophobia
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  • June 19, 2026
Perceptions of American Muslims and Islam Among Black Christians: The Islamophobia Index Paradox
  • May 4, 2026
Distress and Disconnection: Muslims Report Worse Mental Health and Barriers to Treatment
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  • January 28, 2026
Substance Use, Addiction, and Recovery: Exploring Patterns and Perspectives Among American Muslims
A person in a headscarf is shown from the shoulders up, holding and gently touching their wrist with their other hand. The image has a blue tint and a soft focus.
  • January 28, 2026
Substance Use, Addiction, and Recovery: Exploring Patterns and Perspectives Among American Muslims

Conducted by the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) in partnership with Stanford’s Muslim