This document discusses and rebuts common myths and stereotypes about Islam and Muslims, known as Islamophobia. It defines Islamophobia and traces its origins to biases from the Crusades and colonial times. It then addresses four specific myths: that Islam is a monolithic bloc that preaches violence; that terrorism is inherently Islamic; that the concept of "jihad" condones violence against non-Muslims; and that Islam is oppressive of women. The document provides evidence from the Quran and teachings of Muhammad to demonstrate that the basic tenets of Islam promote peace, tolerance of other faiths, and equality.

1. ISLAMAPHOBIA The Myth of the Islamic Threat Nermien Al-Ali (BA:Islamic Jurisprudence & Political Science, LLB/LLM) Myths Basic Tenets of Islam Islamaphobia Myth 1 - Homogenous bloc Myth 3: Islamic “ Fundamentalism” Myth 2 : “Jihad” Myth 4: Islam & women

4. ISLAMAPHOBIA: Consequences Prejudice Stereotyping Defamation Slander Attack by Media Discrimnation Alienation Profiling Breach of Civil liberties Hate Crimes: Verbal & Physical Abuse Vandalism & Arson of Mosques & shops Murder

5. ISLAMAPHOBIA: Consequences Source: www.CAIR-net.org 1,717 222 Total 74 - School discrimination 166 - Workplace discrimination 191 - Airport profiling 224 4 False arrest/ Intimidation by authorities 687 149 Hate messages/Harassment 72 56 Threat 303 13 Violence September 11, 2001 April 19, 1995 Category

6. ISLAMAPHOBIA: Consequences Source: www.CAIR-net.org 525 2001/2002 366 2000/2001 322 1999/2000 285 1998/1999 284 1997/1998 240 1996/1997 80 1995/1996 Number of Discrimination Complaints Year

13. BASIC TENETS: Pillars of Islam

14. BASIC TENETS: Pillars of Islam

17. Myth 1 - Islam is a monolithic bloc http://islamicweb.com/begin/population.htm

18. Myth 1 - Islam is a monolithic bloc: America

28. Myth 4 : Islam is oppressive of women LEADERS Professional Working Women

32. Myth 4 : Islam is oppressive of women Tansu Ciller - Turkey 93-5 Megawati Sukamaputri Indonesia Panazir Bhutto Pakistan 88-90 & 93-5 Hasina Wajed Bangladesh 96+ Khaleda Zia Bangladesh 91-6

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