Is it bcos of extremist religious-political ideology image had been playing out on the world stage? Why millions per year are leaving Islam? Historian Daniel Pipes discusses the background. #Muslims #Islam #DWNews

"Officially, Arab states have major Muslim populations, varying from around 60% in Lebanon to almost 100% in Jordan or Saudi Arabia. Since the countries' religious establishments also serve as governmental bodies, governments play a significant role in religious life, as they often control prayers, media, or school curriculums. 

However, several recently conducted and very comprehensive surveys in the Middle East and Iran, have come to similar conclusions: They all show an increase in secularization and growing calls for reforms in religious-political institutions."