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The Great British Muslim Convert Study: Mosques & Organisations

As-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu,
We are pleased to introduce the Great British Convert Study, an important new research project jointly commissioned by iERA, the Convert Muslim Foundation (CMF) and conducted by the Ayaan Institute.
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The aim of the study is to build the most comprehensive picture yet of Britain’s Muslim convert community—how large it is, how many people convert to Islam each year, and how many later lose contact with convert organisations or the Muslim community more broadly.
No single organisation has all this information, but by working together we can begin to piece together the answers. As an affiliate who serves the convert community, we need your help. This involves sharing existing data you hold, as well as supporting surveys and interviews with the converts you serve.

The Research Team

The Ayaan Institute research team consists of Dr Will Barylo, Sociologist, and Yahya Birt, Research Director at the Institute.
We have established strict research protocols to ensure all data you provide will be anonymised, securely stored, and destroyed upon the conclusion of the study.
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Why take part?

By participating, you will help the convert community and the organisations who serve it to have:
1. A greater understanding of the size and makeup of our convert community, including their backgrounds and motivations for embracing Islam.
2. A deeper insight into the challenges and problems converts face after embracing Islam.
3. A clearer understanding of why some may leave Islam.
4. Develop practical solutions to address these challenges and a commitment from iERA and CMF to dedicate resources to supporting converts more effectively in the light of these recommendations.
If you have any questions about the study, please contact our administrative lead for the project at: Info@convertmuslimfoundation.org.uk or gbcs@iera.org.
We sincerely thank you for your time, trust and cooperation in this vital initiative. Together, we can ensure that converts to Islam in Britain are seen, heard, and supported in meaningful ways.
Yours faithfully,
Wa s-salam,
iERA, the Convert Muslim Foundation (CMF) and the Ayaan Institute
To access the survey for individuals, go to this link: https://individuals.gbmcs.org/

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