Islamophobia: Causes and countermeasures
| Published date | 01 June 2023 |
| DOI | http://doi.org/10.1177/20578911231156277 |
| Date | 01 June 2023 |
| Subject Matter | Original Research Articles |
Islamophobia: Causes and
countermeasures
Muhammad Imran Rashid
University of Sialkot, Pakistan
Muhammad Mehran Iqbal
Department of Politcs and International Relations, University of
Sialkot, Pakistan
Muhammad Tanvir
Department of Politcs and International Relations, University of
Sialkot, Pakistan
Abstract
A cliché arises when Islam is claimed to be the source of a succession of terrorist attacks. As a
result, several states have been concerned about and distrustful of Muslims—Islamophobia.
Islamophobia is linked to unfavorable stereotypes about Muslims and Islam, which leads to the for-
mation of anti-Islam sentiment. Prejudice stems from the belief that Islam is a lesser faith that poses
a challenge to society’s prevailing ideals. Because of its dichotomous function, the media has
become the focus of attention in the instance of Islamophobia. It has become the source of the
symptoms of Islamophobia. As a human civilization that relies on revenue to survive, Muslim com-
munities have witnessed Islamophobia wreaking havoc on their businesses, overall economy, and
resources. Islamophobia is a global issue associated with unfavorable attitudes and biases toward
Muslims and Islam; it requires proper knowledge, good reporting, and appropriate representation
at the international level.
Keywords
economy, education, Islam, Islamophobia, prejudice
Corresponding author:
Muhammad Imran Rashid, International Relations, University of Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
Email: rashidimran2007@gmail.com
Original Research Article
Asian Journal of Comparative Politics
2023, Vol. 8(2) 608–619
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