Secular muslims
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The idea of secularism in Islam means favoring a modern secular democracy with separation of church and state, as opposed to Islam as a political movement. A secular Muslim is either born by Muslim parents or a Muslim who practices Islam in her/his private sphere. There are many people and nations who are extremely secular although living under Islamic rules, or vice versa (Secular state with a devoted Muslim population).
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[edit] Iranians
Young Iranians in the Islamic Republic might consider themselves as “Muslims” but they also drink alcohol[1] , eat pork and attend illegal parties [2], despite the government’s strict prohibitions. The citizens “act secularly” whilst the government isn’t.
Iranians abroad are mostly atheists, converted to Christianity or secular Muslims.[citation needed]
