Patriotism, optimism and striding ahead: the often overlooked story of Muslim Britain | Miqdaad Versi

A new poll shows the challenges from Islamophobia and discrimination still remain, but there's also a growing confidence

There is a powerful narrative about British Muslims that is often overlooked: one of belonging and optimism.

It's easy to understand why. At many levels of society, we see barriers of Islamophobia preventing Muslims from participating as equal citizens.

Miqdaad Versi is public affairs spokesman for the Muslim Council of Britain