[BeetleB]

> The reality is that there is quite a lot evolution denialism in the Islamic world

Not disagreeing with you (based on my own experience), but I would caution against generalizations when dealing with a population of over a billion. In some Muslim countries, over half the population believes in evolution.

I can't find a comprehensive study on this, but the theory of evolution is taught in high schools in many (most?) Muslim countries (even if they don't "believe" in it). Indeed, I suspect the opposition in several states in the US is greater than in many Muslim countries. Iran, for example, teaches it in a fair amount of detail.

In addition, the situation is fairly dynamic (e.g. taught in a given country, but banned a few years ago, or vice versa).