http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-IV).16
10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-IV).16
Published : Dec 2021
Islamophobia: An Impediment for Freedom of Religion and Harmonious Co- Existence in Pluralistic Societies
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and other international legal instruments provide freedom of religion to individuals and communities globally. Therefore, all the nations of the world agree to allow and respect the relevant religious practices for the followers of any particular religion. By virtue of its teachings and values,Islam was found as a religion of peace and harmony. But unfortunately, since the last two decades, especially after 9/11, the sentiments of Islamophobia have been rising. The existing literature shows the emerging Islamophobia is causing victimization of Muslims all over the world and particularly in the west, which is escalating with the passage of time. This victimization has created feelings of hatred among the various communities and has an impact on global peace. This study analyses the factors that lead to Islamophobia and its implication on the harmonious co-existence of societies.
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Islamophobia, Religion, Minority, Peace, Humanity, Freedom, Societies
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(1) Unsa Jamshed
Assistant Professor, Department of History And Pakistan Studies, Women University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Bagh, Pakistan.
(2) Amar Jahangir
PhD Scholar, Department of History and Pakistan Studies, International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan.
(3) Syed Mudasser Fida Gerdazi
Assistant Professor, University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, Pakistan
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Cite this article
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APA : Jamshed, U., Jahangir, A., & Gerdazi, S. M. F. (2021). Islamophobia: An Impediment for Freedom of Religion and Harmonious Co- Existence in Pluralistic Societies. Global Social Sciences Review, VI(IV), 168 ‒ 173. https://doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-IV).16
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CHICAGO : Jamshed, Unsa, Amar Jahangir, and Syed Mudasser Fida Gerdazi. 2021. "Islamophobia: An Impediment for Freedom of Religion and Harmonious Co- Existence in Pluralistic Societies." Global Social Sciences Review, VI (IV): 168 ‒ 173 doi: 10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-IV).16
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HARVARD : JAMSHED, U., JAHANGIR, A. & GERDAZI, S. M. F. 2021. Islamophobia: An Impediment for Freedom of Religion and Harmonious Co- Existence in Pluralistic Societies. Global Social Sciences Review, VI, 168 ‒ 173.
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MHRA : Jamshed, Unsa, Amar Jahangir, and Syed Mudasser Fida Gerdazi. 2021. "Islamophobia: An Impediment for Freedom of Religion and Harmonious Co- Existence in Pluralistic Societies." Global Social Sciences Review, VI: 168 ‒ 173
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MLA : Jamshed, Unsa, Amar Jahangir, and Syed Mudasser Fida Gerdazi. "Islamophobia: An Impediment for Freedom of Religion and Harmonious Co- Existence in Pluralistic Societies." Global Social Sciences Review, VI.IV (2021): 168 ‒ 173 Print.
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OXFORD : Jamshed, Unsa, Jahangir, Amar, and Gerdazi, Syed Mudasser Fida (2021), "Islamophobia: An Impediment for Freedom of Religion and Harmonious Co- Existence in Pluralistic Societies", Global Social Sciences Review, VI (IV), 168 ‒ 173
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TURABIAN : Jamshed, Unsa, Amar Jahangir, and Syed Mudasser Fida Gerdazi. "Islamophobia: An Impediment for Freedom of Religion and Harmonious Co- Existence in Pluralistic Societies." Global Social Sciences Review VI, no. IV (2021): 168 ‒ 173. https://doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-IV).16