Islamophobia is a factor that suppresses the identity and affiliation of Muslims, Fahid Ahmed Qurashi, Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Salford and Research Director at the Ayaan Institute said, Report informs.
He made the statement during his speech at the international conference themed “Embracing Diversity: Tackling Islamophobia in 2024” held in Baku, specifically at the plenary session titled “Confronting Islamophobia: Strategies for Awareness and Action in Higher Education”.
Qurashi expressed concern over the growing trend of Islamophobia globally, stating: “Muslims ought to remain true to themselves without concealing who they are. In certain cases, Muslim students residing in dormitories are perceived as potential threats. Such incidents fuel debates on numerous topics.”