YÜKSELEN TEHLİKE İSLAMOFOBİ

The history of anti-Islamism or Islamophobia goes back to the periods of Prophet Muhammad. In the times when Prophet Muhammad began to spread Islam, there were people who are dissenting Islam and restraining Prophet Muhammad from spreading Islam. From that day to these times, there have been similar situations. But in recent years, Islamophobia takes on a different dimension that this hate against Islam and Muslims have reached a level which endanger the world peace. Islamophobia rises each passing day in Europe, USA, China and in many other parts of the world. Among these, the most dangerous situation has been experienced in England in the recent days. According to an action plan organized by a group of organizations that are anti-İslamic and anti-Muslim, it’s declared 3rd April as the punishment day of Muslims. Among the letters that are sent to various people and institutions, it was written that “Punish a Muslim and do a favor” on the 3rd of April. This kind of a call, which endangers the peace in the country, region and the world, is not only against human rights but also it is a big obstacle on the freedom of religion and belief. In this study, it will be informed about Islamophobia and the current situation will be analyzed with the sociological point of view