Islamophobia

As we approach the one year mark of the genocide on Gaza, how have global perceptions and grassroots activism towards Palestinian liberation evolved? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Professor Khaled Beydoun, constitutional law professor and author of the critically acclaimed book, ‘American Islamophobia: Understanding the Roots and Rise of Fear’ which examines the social, legal, and political dimensions that have fueled anti-Muslim sentiments in the United States. His new book ‘The New Crusades: Islamophobia and the Global War on Muslim’ explores Islamophobia as a global phenomenon.

Ahead of the one year mark of the war in Gaza, and the recent attack in Lebanon, constitutional law professor & author @KhaledBeydoun discusses how perceptions and sentiment have evolved in the past year, and how Islamophobia contributes to anti-Palestinian narratives in Western political and media discourse.

Malaysia has urged the United Nations to appoint a Special Envoy to Combat Islamophobia, calling for immediate global action against the growing wave of hate speech and violence targeting minorities

Engagement between Muslims and others is necessary for fostering mutual understanding and avoiding the misunderstandings.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said efforts to foster empathy and understanding between different religions and cultures should continue.

Anwar berkata pindaan Akta 355 perlu lalui penelitian yang penuh7 dan harus juga merujuk pandangan pakar perundangan Islam antarabangsa.

The Gaza war has triggered a rise in antisemitism and Islamophobia in France, as in other parts of the world.

On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to Dr Susan Carland, a sociologist of religion and the Deputy Director of Research, Impact, and Engagement for the School of Social Sciences at Monash University in Melbourne. She’s the author of ‘Fighting Hislam: Women, Faith, and Sexism’ and has been listed as one of the 500 Most Influential Muslims in the World, and as a 'Muslim Leader of Tomorrow' by the UN Alliance of Civilizations.

Complaints totaled 8,061 in 2023, a 56% rise from the year before and the highest since the Council on American-Islamic Relations began records nearly 30 years ago.

It is essential to eliminate important negativities/obstacles such as Islamophobia, which had emerged and developed as a new form of racism.

Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan reaffirmed the country's unwavering commitment to address Islamophobia.

Tidak bertindak terhadap provokasi yang dilakukan secara terang-terangan terhadap agama adalah tindakan yang tidak bertanggungjawab.

Malaysia, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, said was appalled by the legitimisation of these acts under the feeble defence of human rights.

Both leaders also underlined that actions of religious hatred, racism, discrimination and xenophobia, incite a culture of violence.

Antara tajuk perbincangan antara Anwar dan Erdogan ialah berkaitan usaha mencari jalan untuk menangani Islamophobia di peringkat global.