AntiIslamic

Anti-Islamic refers to attitudes, rhetoric, and actions that oppose Islam as a religion or Muslims as a group. The term is often used to describe hostility or discrimination directed at Muslims and is commonly discussed alongside Islamophobia and anti-Muslim sentiment. Some scholars distinguish anti-Islamic bias as targeting beliefs and practices, while anti-Muslim bias may be directed at individuals or communities perceived as Muslim; in practice the two overlap.

In modern discourse, anti-Islamic rhetoric has appeared in various nationalist, populist, and far-right movements in Europe, North America, and other regions, often linked to concerns about immigration, integration, or perceived threats associated with Islam. Media coverage and political debates sometimes use the term to characterize policies, laws, or statements judged as hostile to Islam or to Muslim communities.

Impact can include discrimination in employment, housing, education, and access to public services, as well as hate speech, harassment, and hate crimes. Anti-Islamic sentiment can contribute to social exclusion, stigmatization, and reduced civic participation among Muslim communities, and may influence public policy in areas such as religious dress, mosque construction, or halal and religious education.

Responses to anti-Islamic attitudes include legal protections against religious discrimination and hate crimes, as well as civil society efforts that document incidents, promote intercultural dialogue, and defend religious freedoms. See also Islamophobia, anti-Muslim sentiment, religious discrimination, and civil liberties.