Who Speaks for Islam?: What a Billion Muslims Really Think

By John L. Esposito, Dalia Mogahed

Categories: Politics & Social Sciences, Religion & Spirituality

Who Speaks for Islam?: What a Billion Muslims Really Think (2007) is a book by John L. Esposito and Dalia Mogahed. Based on a multiyear Gallup survey of Muslims in more than thirty-five countries, the authors report what respondents say about faith, democracy, women's rights and extremism. They contrast those findings with widespread Western stereotypes about the Muslim world and political Islam.

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• Fareed Zakaria: “This week's book of the week is "Who Speaks for Islam: What a Billion Muslims Really Think" by John Esposito and Dalia Mogahed. You hear a lot these days about Muslims and what they believe. Well, here are the facts provided by two experts on Islam who have combed through opinion polls, surveys and election results. In today's charged atmosphere, this book provides an essential voice of calm and reason.”