After the Paris attacks carried out by some members of the self-proclaimed Islamic State group, Islamophobia reportedly began rising in some countries in Europe and the United States.
Some core Western countries are fighting the group in Syria and Iraq have warned that the group is likely to carry out more attacks. Right-wing politicians have capitalized on it to create an atmosphere of fear and panic, allowing for reprisal attacks against Muslims in general.
Particularly in the US, the recent mass shooting that occurred in San Bernardino, California has exacerbated the issue. And thanks to the rhetoric of Donald Trump, observers say Islamophobia is in its highest level in the US.
Over the weekend, a man in Pam Desert, California reportedly set a Mosque on fire as some Muslims prayed inside, causing significant damage to the building. The man has been identified as a 23-year-old Carl James Dial Jr. He is currently in custody, and the FBI is still investigating the incident.
In the latest incident of another Islamophobia in the US, two women nearly lost their lives after they were attacked with gun and rocks in separate incidents in the State of Florida.
Local media report that when the incidents happened, both women were leaving mosques, and were wearing scarves over their heads, a traditional Muslim head covering for women called hijab.
According to the Usuncut, the first woman to be attacked exited from a mosque near the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel in the Tampa area just after prayers. And after starting her engine to drive to her house, a gunman opened fire, with at least one bullet narrowly missing her. But luckily, she sustained no injuries from the attack.
As this woman was nearly killed in the Tampa area, local authorities in New Tampa also reported that another Muslim woman was nearly run off the road as she also drove from a Mosque to her house after praying. The authorities said an unidentified man threw rocks and other projectiles at her car in an attempt to run her off the shoulder, but the attack ultimately failed. She was not injured.
No suspects have been arrested so far by the police in these two life-threatening incidents. According to the police, the incidents are still under investigation.
A Member of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Hassan Shibly said Muslims across the US, especially those living in the greater Tampa area are living in fear of violent backlash.
According to Shibly, CAIR has been receiving reports of anti-Muslim antagonism on nearly a daily basis from the State of Florida. Shibly blamed the rhetoric of Republican presidential nominees, Donald Trump, and other right-wing politicians for stoking the flames of Islamophobia across the US.
“It’s our worst nightmare come true. The American Muslim community is proud of its contributions in society, and it’s unfortunate that certain politicians are attacking the entire Muslim faith and people for the horrendous actions of a few people”, Shibly said.
It was reported last month in the same Tampa area that an unidentified man left a voicemail, threatening to set off a bomb in a local mosque because of the Paris attacks. The man was never arrested.
CAIR director, Ibrahim Hooper told the Usuncut that anti-Muslim behavior has never been as bad as it is right now in the history of the US. He said “We are operating in an atmosphere of hysteria and fear. I have never seen it like this – not even after 9/11.”
Observers say the kind of anti-Muslim incidents happening in Florida are literally exactly what the Islamic State group wants. The group’s strategy is to create a divide between Muslims and non-Muslims in the West, hoping that some Muslims will feel isolated and fed up. They [Western Muslims] will then turn to accept the radical teachings, carrying out attacks against people in the West.
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boo fucking hoo
I am seriously tired of these people blaming political “rhetoric” for *Isamaphobia*, as if the American people are so stupid that they need someone else to think and/or speak for them. Newsflash: Americans aren’t stupid. Many, many people have felt that way since 9/11, you’re just now paying attention. Perhaps if these moderate Muslims stood up and stood with the American people against radical Islam, they wouldn’t feel they do. Until and unless that happens, save the pity party.
Also, your timing makes your motives look questionable. Your constant trashing and blaming of Trump screams political bias. We know. You want O in a pants suit. Aka, Hillary. Again, we’re not stupid and most of us don’t feel the least bit sorry for you.
Hey, Jen… Sorry to burst your bubble, but many “moderate” Muslims are standing up against radical extremists, you just need to turn off your TV and get your information from somewhere else to see it. The media, especially Fox, will never cover it because it doesn’t fit their islamophobic narrative.
So, Jennifer, you want moderate Muslims to stand up against terrorism committed by people who are muslim, but you won’t stand up against terrorism by christians against muslims……interesting…..
This is very true. This is exactly what they want. It will start a holy war. It would be the beginning of revelations. The devil will walk among us (isis).I am a true believer in God.But I’m not a shove God in ur face type of person. This is so obvious. I said the very exact thing. Oh how we think alike
How else will they defend themselves most of the people being beheaded in there country by isis is there own people who do not follow there beliefs. If they are forced to be undefended to safe there children and family they will have no where else to run for help other then these evil monsters.