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The article discusses Islam and diversity in the Netherlands. There is an ideological movement that wants to counter Islamist extremism by putting more emphasis on the rule of law and less on accommodating differences. The leaders of the movement have been arguing that all would-be citizens of the Netherlands must be presented with a clear message. As the price of living in an open, law-governed society, they should acknowledge the right of others to individual choice, dissent and "apostasy" from the beliefs of their own community. Do these cultural ideologues have good reasons to feel confident, at least with respect to their own country? To some extent, yes. In all parts of the Dutch spectrum, politicians have to take account of a public mood that is deeply fearful of religious extremism and terrorism. Dutch citizens are interested in government moves to crack down on extremism by expelling militant imams and insisting that, in the near future, all imams must be Dutch-educated.

The article discusses the role of assimilation in making the Hui in China one of the most successful Muslim minorities in the world. Topics discussed include a comparison between the Hui and the Uighur Muslim groups in China, the close connection of the Hui with the Chinese society, and the economic success of the Hui as they dominate halal food production.

The article examines Muslims in the U.S. Public opinion polls indicate that Muslims in the U.S. are comparatively well-off economically and much more satisfied with their lives than Muslims in European countries. Individual Muslims discuss acts of discrimination they have faced since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

The article looks at the integration of Europe's Muslims into mainstream society. There is an ever-growing Muslim Europe-within-Europe--poor, unassimilated and hostile to the United States. There is a plethora of books with titles like "While Europe Slept" and "Menace in Europe." Stagnant Europe cannot offer immigrants jobs; appeasing Europe will not clamp down on Islamofascist extremism; secular Europe cannot deal with religiosity. European leaders often blame Muslim militancy on American foreign policy.