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Islamophobia

The high cost of sacrificing nuance in a sea of misinformation
Editorial
/ 8 August 2024

The high cost of sacrificing nuance in a sea of misinformation

Recent events highlight how bigots cherry-pick information to suit their own purposes

By Editorial
Estranged son of SA Holocaust and Genocide Foundation chairperson in court for alleged Islamophobic murder
Crime
/ 4 June 2024

Estranged son of SA Holocaust and Genocide Foundation chairperson in court for alleged Islamophobic murder

The Beare family has distanced itself from Grayson Beare, who has previously been treated for psychological problems and substance abuse, saying they stand with Halima Hoosen-Preston’s family

By Lyse Comins
Durban woman murdered in alleged Islamophobic attack
National
/ 3 June 2024

Durban woman murdered in alleged Islamophobic attack

Halima Hoosen-Preston was killed in her home apparently after an altercation with a local man whose relatives were killed in Israel

By Lyse Comins
Did 9/11 really change everything? It’s hard to tell if you’re brown
Opinion
/ 11 September 2021

Did 9/11 really change everything? It’s hard to tell if you’re brown

Witnessing 9/11 in New York, the fear and the unity, no one could agree if we were entering a new world, or a depressingly familiar one

By Lakshmi Sundaram
Surviving Covid-19 — and Modi
Article
/ 27 March 2020

Surviving Covid-19 — and Modi

A religious and nationalist agenda has replaced the promise of development and left India ill-equipped to manage the pandemic

By Alf Gunvald Nilsen
Mo Sa-la-la-la-lah reduces Islamophobia
Article
/ 5 July 2019

Mo Sa-la-la-la-lah reduces Islamophobia

Salah’s popularity is particularly notable. One popular chant heard around Anfield these days goes like this: ‘Mo Sa-la-la-la-lah, Mo Sa-la-la-la-lah’

By Khadija Patel
A call to action to keep SA’s religious rainbow intact
Article
/ 15 May 2019

A call to action to keep SA’s religious rainbow intact

It would be remiss to underplay the seriousness of one complaint of noise pollution against the azaan

By Lee-Shae Salma Scharnick-Udemans
Tensions rise over burials of New Zealand shooting victims
Article
/ 17 March 2019

Tensions rise over burials of New Zealand shooting victims

New Zealand officials said at least one body would be returned Sunday night, and that all 50 should be back with their families by Wednesday

By Glenda Kwek
Hijabis face fear and ignorance
Africa
/ 11 January 2019

Hijabis face fear and ignorance

The debate about what Muslim women in Nigeria can put on their heads is getting more heated

By Shola Lawal
Muslims caught in Austrian election crossfire
Article
/ 21 September 2017

Muslims caught in Austrian election crossfire

Major political parties in Austria are openly endorsing anti-Islam messages in their campaigns ahead of the country’s elections next month

By Staff Reporter
Germany on guard against election hacks, fake news
Article
/ 21 September 2017

Germany on guard against election hacks, fake news

Media outlets ramped up fact-checking teams and political parties pledged not to use campaign bots

By Frank Zeller
‘All Muslims, I want to kill all Muslims.’: London terror attack suspect arrested
Article
/ 19 June 2017

‘All Muslims, I want to kill all Muslims.’: London terror attack suspect arrested

At least one man dead and 10 others injured after a man rammed his van into worshippers near Finsbury Park mosque, police say.

By Staff Reporter
Warning: Canada is not what you think it is, ey
Article
/ 20 February 2017

Warning: Canada is not what you think it is, ey

If you assume Canada is a welcoming haven from the bile and divisiveness in the age of Trump, you may be mistaken.

By Staff Reporter
Yes, be worried about the hate Bill
Analysis
/ 27 January 2017

Yes, be worried about the hate Bill

The Bill has value but poses challenges for civil society. Does it limit freedom of expression and is it a false remedy for a serious problem?

By Matthew Clayton
‘Liberal’ countries are stoking paranoia about all things Muslim
Analysis
/ 26 October 2016

‘Liberal’ countries are stoking paranoia about all things Muslim

The US, Australia and the UK have measures in place and have passed laws based on Islamophobia.

By Staff Reporter
Letters to the editor: November 27 to December 3 2015
Article
/ 26 November 2015

Letters to the editor: November 27 to December 3 2015

While one reader sees Islam as an ‘aggressive religion’, another blames the West for the damage caused by colonialism – and scapegoating Muslims.

By Letters
Three Muslim students killed in North Carolina university town
Article
/ 11 February 2015

Three Muslim students killed in North Carolina university town

A gunman killed three students in Chapel Hill before turning himself in, but the police are keeping mum about his motive.

By Staff Reporter
#IllRideWithYou campaign aims to overcome Islamophobia after Sydney attack
Article
/ 17 December 2014

#IllRideWithYou campaign aims to overcome Islamophobia after Sydney attack

Muslims who fear public retribution after an extremist attack in Sydney are being supported by ordinary people in solidarity against Islamophobia.

By Jane Wardell
Angola govt denies Islam ban despite mosque closures, attacks
Africa
/ 27 November 2013

Angola govt denies Islam ban despite mosque closures, attacks

Reports of mosque closures and restrictions on wearing veils in public have surfaced despite Angola’s president denying the country’s ban on Islam.

By Aristides Cabeche
Cricket Australia chief lashes out against racist abuse of player
Article
/ 4 September 2013

Cricket Australia chief lashes out against racist abuse of player

Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland has lashed out at against racist comments directed at Muslim leg-spinner Fawad Ahmed.

By Staff Reporter
Femen: Are these naked breasts Islamophobic?
Analysis
/ 23 August 2013

Femen: Are these naked breasts Islamophobic?

After their "topless Jihad against Islamism", the radical European feminist protest organisation Femen has been accused of Islamophobia.

By Conrad Steenkamp
Pig remains dumped in Muslim section of Australian cemetery
Article
/ 17 July 2013

Pig remains dumped in Muslim section of Australian cemetery

Australian police say they are investigating after the remains of two pigs were dumped at the Muslim section of a cemetery.

By Staff Reporter
Letter to Editor: Islam promotes slaughter of the innocent
Article
/ 5 July 2013

Letter to Editor: Islam promotes slaughter of the innocent

Farouk Ariae’s letter ("Islamophobia runs deep", June 21) raises a matter of great concern, writes Terence Beard.

By Letters
I stand with Mehdi Hasan against torrent of Islamophobic abuse
Article
/ 11 July 2012

I stand with Mehdi Hasan against torrent of Islamophobic abuse

By all means, debate and disagree with me below the line. But no one should have to put up with vile racism and bigotry, writes Jonathan Freedland.

By Jonathan Freedland
European right wing turns Zionist
Africa
/ 30 March 2012

European right wing turns Zionist

Politicians have begun to combine Islamophobia with a sudden love for Israel, but most Jews are not fooled, writes <b>Anne Karpf</b>.

By Anne Karpf
Letter from the editor
Article
/ 21 May 2010

Letter from the editor

<i>M&G</i> editor <b>Nic Dawes</b> responds to the uproar over the Zapiro Prophet Muhammad cartoon in Friday’s paper.

By Nic Dawes Author
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Article
/ 15 July 2008

Ban on minarets

Switzerland braces itself for a troubled campaign of Islamophobia after the far right drums up enough support to force a vote to ban minarets.

By Ian Traynor

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