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I have never liked the term “Islamophobia”. The misuse and corruption of the term “phobia” is an aside—although I could certainly explore this in some depth—for I also have some trouble with the term “anti-Semitic” where “racism” would do. I do not dispute that some Muslims face discrimination, that Islam is derided (as Christianity is) [...]

The opinions expressed and observations below are those of a number of Muslim students at SOAS, whose responses to the points (left) were mixed. Despite the differences in views, however, there was a general consensus that discrimination on the grounds of religion does exist. While some agree that it is an extension of racism, others [...]

Is discrimination a challenge for us all? You can see the colour of a person’s skin, but you cannot see their soul. To some, religion is a creation of the mind, while for others it is as much a part of them as the eyes in their head. But to be discriminated against on the [...]