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A Georgetown University research project that extends information about Islamophobia to the public. RT ≠ endorsement. ❤ ≠ like. https://t.co/DW3GohLYNg

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Dr Nighat Arif, who received racist abuse after appearing on Countdown, said she remained proud to be a 'woman of colour with a hijab' in dictionary corner.

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'As Hindu nationalism grows, it is increasingly coalescing into a transformative force that seeks to mould a homogenous national & cultural identity, with iconoclastic campaigns waged against the vulnerable historical cultural markers of Indian Muslims'

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A poll finds that more than half of Conservative party members believe Islam is a threat to the British way of life. It also found that 52% believe the conspiracy theory that parts of European cities are under sharia law & are “no-go” areas for non-Muslims
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In a statement, the film's opponents said they condemned the “insensitive and unchristian act” of Idukki diocese in screening the movie, The Kerala Story, which they said was a propaganda movie that pro-Hindu groups created to spread hate against Muslims.
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“We are highly visible when we’re targeted and then rendered invisible when we’re attempting to diagnose the problem and identify the data,” said mayaberry:

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'“The current crop of propaganda films has themes that closely reflect, and at times mirror, the ideology, political agenda and pet themes of the ruling party. These films at times are like audio-visual extensions of the BJP’s party manifesto.'

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A Muslim college student was reportedly attacked as he was walking back to campus after praying at a local mosque. The student said that three men approached him and his friend and started mocking Islamic phrases and the Arabic language:

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UW sophomore Isha Hussein, who is Black & Muslim, posted a statement detailing her experience of assault at the hands of her roommates. One roommate pulled a knife on her and said she would do so again while Hussein was praying.

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'In 2018, a report by the MCB exposed the JC as the most Islamophobic publication in Britain. A year later, the JC reacted through an article by Melany Philips that claimed that Islamophobia was a bogus term and an anti-Jewish one.' Ilan Pappe

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At least one vandal broke into the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University & damaged several items inside the center, including art pieces with Quranic verses, windows, televisions, printers and the Palestinian flag.

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This number illustrates the alarming reality that, under President Joe Biden, Islamophobic bias has reached unprecedented levels, surpassing in some ways even the appalling track record of the previous administration.

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In 2023, CAIR saw 8,061 complaints of anti-Muslim incidents, up 56 per cent from the previous year, with nearly half of the reported cases occurring between October and December, coinciding with the war on Gaza.

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The agreement, which still has to be approved by a judge, is the consequence of a class-action suit brought in 2018 by two Muslim women. It will benefit some 3,600 people who have been forced to remove their religious head coverings by the city's police.

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The Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers was vandalized this morning, the day of Eid Al-Fitr—windows smashed, equipment destroyed, artwork smashed, Quran desecrated, & a Palestinian flag stolen.

We will hold press conference tomorrow, Th 4/11 at 11am ET.

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The Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers University (CILRU) was broken into & vandalized last night, with items smashed on all 3 floors, the Palestinian flag ripped off the pole and the TV & computers were broken. The police have been informed, I’m told.

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“The current crop of propaganda films has themes that closely reflect, and at times mirror, the ideology, political agenda and pet themes of the ruling party. These films at times are like audio-visual extensions of the BJP’s party manifesto.'

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Since Nov 2022, the JC has shown loyalty to the extremist govt which was elected in Israel, parroting Netanyahu’s false equation between Islam, terrorism and antisemitism. This equation includes anyone daring to criticize Israel and its policies.
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Historically a country of emigrants, Portugal has seen an influx of arrivals from Asia and Africa in recent years. And despite recent political gains by the far right, the public and the newcomers are largely getting along.

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