Negative Stereotypes of Muslims Have Fueled the Rise of Islamophobia by Belinda F. Espiritu

Posted by CVSC on April 16, 2019 in Recent Publications | 0 comments

In the following viewpoint, Belinda F. Espiritu cites predominantly negative media portrayals of Islam and Muslims as a key factor in the rise of Islamophobia, or the fear of Islam. The author agrees with the Muslim writers who stress the need for Christians and Muslims and particularly Sufi Muslims, to unite in a common mission to bear witness the shared values, Espiritu (PhD) is an associate professor of communication at the University of the Philippines Cebu.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. How can the concept of tawhid, or unity, help resolve Islamophobia?

2. What can be learned by an examination of Sufism?

3. According to the author, what is the relationship of the Taliban, ISIS and

other such groups to the Sufism spirit of Islam?

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