Islamophobia

For now, most Islamist organizations seem to be keeping a low profile in the aftermath of yesterday's assassination of conservative commentator and activist Charlie Kirk in Utah. Some individual commentators, however, have been aggressive in their public comments.
FWI News
Islamists Respond to Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
Some Gloat More than Others—All Critical
September 11, 2025
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Dexter Van Zile
The U.K. government will allocate millions of pounds to the British Muslim Trust (BMT) to monitor anti-Muslim hatred. BMT's CEO Akeela Ahmed serves on a working group charged with creating an "Islamophobia" definition.
FWI News
U.K. Government Funds New Anti-Muslim Hatred Monitor with Islamist Links
Labour Accused of Conflict of Interest for Appointing ‘Islamophobia’ Advisor to Run Watchdog
July 28, 2025
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Jules Gomes
Thirty-seven members of the House of Lords have warned that an a working group called to write a definition of "Islamophobia" could have a negative impact on free speech in the U.K. They add that the group's recommendations should be made available to the general public.
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U.K. Lords Raise Alarm Over Labour Government’s Push for ‘Islamophobia’ Definition
Working Group’s Report Will Remain Private, Lords Fear
July 25, 2025
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Jules Gomes
The parent company of the Islamist radio station Salaam BCR has protested a £3,500 fine imposed by U.K. media regulator Ofcom, which penalized the station for broadcasting an antisemitic speech by Shujauddin Sheikh, a leader of the Pakistan-based Islamist group Tanzeem-e-Islami.
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U.K. Media Regulator Fines Islamist Broadcaster for Hate Speech
Radio Station Accuses Watchdog of ‘Islamophobia’
July 22, 2025
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Jules Gomes
The Centre for Media Monitoring, a watchdog group established by the Muslim Council of Britain, has sought to bully journalists into remaining silent about Islamists and their ideology in the U.K.
FWI News
Report: Watchdog Bullies Journalists into Silence over Extremism, Islamist Supremacism in U.K.
Mouthpiece of Muslim Council of Britain Seeks to ‘Change Narrative’ about Islam
July 15, 2025
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Jules Gomes
Nafeez Ahmed, a researcher who has labeled counter-Islamist voices—conservatives especially—as “extremists,” is well-positioned to influence the U.K. government’s new initiative to define anti-Muslim hatred.
FWI News
How Much Influence Does Nafeez Ahmed Wield over Anti-‘Islamophobia’ Working Group?
Researcher Who Presented Anti-Israel Paper at 2001 Hate Fest in Durban Condemns Conservatives as ‘Extremists’
July 9, 2025
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Hannah Baldock
FWI News
Ex-Human Rights Chief Sues Canadian Muslim Organization for Defamation
Case Could Subject ‘Islamophobia’ Charge to Badly Needed Scrutiny
May 1, 2025
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Joe Adam George
An angry mob threatened to kill a Christian preacher when they heard him preaching against Islam in Walsall town center in the West Midlands, England, on January 14, 2023. The preacher was charged with blasphemy. A judge threw out the chargers earlier this month.
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U.K. Court Acquits Christian Preacher Accused of ‘Blaspheming’ Islam
Judgment Critical as U.K. Parliament Considers ‘Islamophobia’ Definition
March 20, 2025
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Jules Gomes
Research
Campus Watch Update
March 18, 2024
Middle East Studies in the News
‘Halal Secret Weapon’ is ‘Having More Kids’ Says Pakistani Theologian Boasting That Western Nation Will be 50% Muslim in One Generation. [incl. Yasir Qadhi]
March 15, 2024
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Jack Montgomery
Middle East Studies in the News
Biden Judicial Pick Hobnobbed with Anti-Israel Activists at Event Sponsored by Terrorism-Tied Group [incl. Sahar Aziz”
March 7, 2024
Middle East Studies in the News
US Senators’ Inquiry about Rutgers Law Center Raises Free Speech Concerns [incl. Sahar Aziz, Hatem Bazian, Joseph Massad, Marc Lamont Hill, Noura Erakat]
February 27, 2024
Research
Campus Watch Weekly Update
February 26, 2024
Middle East Studies in the News
Alums for Campus Fairness Launches Campaign Urging Columbia University and Barnard College to Address Anti-Semitism [incl. Hatem Bazian]
February 19, 2024
Middle East Studies in the News
Dismissal of Charges Against Westfield Board of Education Member Appealed [incl. Sahar Aziz]
February 1, 2024
Research
Campus Watch Weekly Update
December 20, 2023
Middle East Studies in the News
Camera Report: Anti-Israel Extremism and Corrupt Scholarship at Brown University [incl. Beshara Doumani, Steven Salaita, Lila Abu-Lughod, Loubna Qutami, Jasbir Puar, Ariella Azoulay, Noura Erakat]
December 13, 2023
Research
Campus Watch Weekly Update
December 12, 2023
Middle East Studies in the News
George Washington University Sparks Outrage after Faculty Panel said Hamas has a ‘Right of Resistance’ and FAILED to Discuss the Rape and Murder Terrorists Committed on October 7 Attack [incl. Shira Robinson]
December 11, 2023
Research
Campus Watch Weekly Update
November 27, 2023
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