Irrational fear or hatred of Muslims. Usually found immediately after any terrorist event, resulting in
persecution and
intimidation of law-abiding Muslim Americans, or anyone who could be mistaken for a Muslim or Arab. Contrary to ultra-right-wing rhetoric, Islamophobia is not disagreeing with the religion of Islam or
Sharia law. Islamophobia is fear of Muslims.
Examples of Islamophobia:
1. Reporting your Muslim neighbor to the
Department of Homeland Security because you thought
the lawnmower he was repairing in his garage was a bomb.
2. Shooting a Sikh store clerk because he was wearing a turban, and you thought that only Muslims wear turbans.
3. Attacking a Muslim woman on the street because you thought she was a terrorist.
4. Detaining law-abiding Muslims and sending them to
Guantanamo for extremely shady reasons.