Von Herkunft zu Überzeugung: Deutschlands Muslime im Spannungsfeld von Nationalismus und Politischem Islam

This study examines the interplay between identification with the country of origin, authoritarian tendencies, and support for Political Islam among Muslims in Germany. Based on a representative survey conducted in 2021 with 1,300 Muslims in Germany, a strong correlation is found between a pronounced identification with the country of origin and support for Political Islam. This connection remains significant even after accounting for religiosity, experiences of discrimination, perceived discrimination, religion-related marginalization, and socio-economic indicators. Notably, authoritarian attitudes moderate this relationship. This means that the support for Political Islam is influenced not only by the strength of ethnic identification but also by authoritarian tendencies. This suggests a convergence of authoritarian nationalism and Political Islam in the German context.