The objective of the Project and the Report "Muslim Grassroots in the West Discuss Democracy" is to offer opinion-formers in churches, mosques, the press and media, universities and politics a response from the Muslim grassroots, where at present there is none, on the issue of the alleged “clash of civilizations” between Islam and the West.

The views of lay Muslims living in the West were sought because these  are familiar with western practicalities. Muslims taking part were professional and business people, their spouses and students, Sunni and Shia mixed.  38 roundtable discussion groups (involving 350-400 Muslims) were set up by local Anglican/ Episcopalian clerics all over the US and England (and one in Mauritius).  The Report, 90 pages, sets out fully every Muslim statement without exception, so that the reader is not given a selected view. However a section on “key Statements” showing the full range of views is included for the convenience of the reader.  Hyperlinks to notable statements are included.