Islamophobia

Fresh burkini debate reveals France's toxic post-election climate

‘Clothes maketh the man,’ says the English adage, but it is women’s garb that continues to obsess French politicians — and not for any sartorial reasons.

‘Hate is good business’: Social media giants fail on anti-Muslim hate

A recent report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate has found that social media companies are endangering Muslim communities by normalising abusive behavior online.

No, Muslims critical of Prevent are not ‘enabling terrorism’

We resist the UK’s discriminatory counterterrorism policy because it is our democratic right and responsibility.

How a British Muslim discovers a sense of belonging to the UK

As millions of people around the world celebrate the festival of Eid, one British Muslim reflects on growing up in a country where her religion was on the peripheries of society.

What French election results reveal about the spread of racism in Europe

Although Macron’s win in the presidential elections seems like the defeat of the far-right, experts believe the results say something different, and more insidious..

Restoring the British South Asian community’s solidarity and activism

It is especially important today that this broad but fragmented community work together to overcome reactionary division in a state that thrives on racism.

In India’s battle for Hindu supremacy, the bulldozer is its newest weapon

By selectively targeting the country’s Muslims, the ruling far-right BJP appeases its core Hindu base.

Will far-left French voters back far-right Le Pen in the second round?

Jean-Luc Melenchon, the French far-left presidential candidate, has become a kingmaker, coming third in the first round. If Macron is cold-shouldered by Melenchon's supporters, far-right Le Pen might have a chance to snatch a victory.

India group petitions top court against bulldozing of Muslim homes

Socio-religious body Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind urges Supreme Court to rule "against the dangerous politics of bulldozers that have been started to destroy minorities, especially Muslims, under the guise of crime prevention in BJP-ruled states."

Several injured in drive-by shooting outside Canadian mosque

At least six shots were fired in the drive-by shooting in Scarborough district, but it remains unknown how many suspects were involved.

US Muslim students face 'high levels' of bullying

Nearly half of the students interviewed in the state of California reported being bullied for being Muslim, a new report by the Council on American-Islamic Relations found.

Danish far-right party leader burns copy of holy Quran in Sweden

Rasmus Paludan, who leads the far-right Danish anti-immigration party, put the holy book on the floor in a Muslim neighbourhood and burned it.