: characterized by or expressing hostility or discrimination toward Muslims or the Islamic faith
anti-Muslim rhetoric
… a campaign aimed at stirring up anti-Muslim feelings among the Bosnian Serbs.—
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The shooting reflects a larger increase in anti-Muslim hate, according to CAIR.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
The messages included anti-Muslim hate speech, a thread about the murder of George Floyd and racist jabs about diversity at the Oscars.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
The Spanish-language musical, which leads the 2025 Oscar nominations with 13, has come under fire for multiple issues: its depiction of Mexico and transgender identity, and its star Karla Sofía Gascón’s resurfaced, offensive tweets with anti-Muslim, anti-diversity and racist language.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
Last week, culture writer Sarah Hagi uncovered numerous offensive posts made by the actress over recent years, including anti-Muslim hate speech, a thread about the murder of George Floyd and racist jabs about diversity at the Oscars.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 7 Feb. 2025
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Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
The messages included anti-Muslim hate speech, a thread about the murder of George Floyd and racist jabs about diversity at the Oscars.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
The Spanish-language musical, which leads the 2025 Oscar nominations with 13, has come under fire for multiple issues: its depiction of Mexico and transgender identity, and its star Karla Sofía Gascón’s resurfaced, offensive tweets with anti-Muslim, anti-diversity and racist language.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
Last week, culture writer Sarah Hagi uncovered numerous offensive posts made by the actress over recent years, including anti-Muslim hate speech, a thread about the murder of George Floyd and racist jabs about diversity at the Oscars.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Anti-Muslim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-Muslim. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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