ABSTRACT
This chapter provides a profile of Islam and Muslims in the UK and presents the essential historical, cultural, sociological and politico-philosophical developments in recent periods. It discusses a social science analysis of Muslims in Britain and of the nature of differences, commonalities, challenges and opportunities that face these groups in society. The chapter presents of the history of immigration and settlement is presented. It concerns in relation to education and social mobility is elaborated upon. The chapter also discusses the notion of Islamophobia. This subject has become a growing phenomenon in the current period and it continues to adversely affect Muslim communities in relation to how they are perceived in wider society. The chapter explores the nature of ethno-national identities and the impact of policies to effectively manage diversity in society. The British Muslim population notably increased in size over the decades, with many political, economic and social concerns influencing the patterns of migration and the resulting areas of settlement.
