Abstract
ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE AND FUTURE VISION IN COMBATING MEDIA-CENTERED ISLAMOPHOBIA
Islamophobia is a phenomenon whose historical roots date back to the Middle Ages and which is developing rapidly in the modern world, in particular after the attacks of September 11, 2001. Islamophobia, that is, prejudice, fear and discrimination against Islam and Muslims, manifests itself in different ways in Western societies and some Islamic countries today. Throughout history, anti-Islam, fueled by the crusades, colonialism and Orientalist discourses, has further developed in modern times with elements such as the media, political discourses and an anti-immigrant mood. While discriminatory laws, hate crimes and cultural exclusion against Muslims are multiplying in Western countries, anti-Islamic rhetoric from time to time arouses controversy in Türkiye. The objective of this study is to examine the socio-political and cultural dimensions of the problem by considering the historical development of Islamophobia and its effects in the West and in Türkiye. In the study, the causes and effects of Islamophobia were revealed using methods such as historical analysis, media studies and news evaluation. Methods such as legal measures, the work of non-governmental organizations and education are important in the fight against Islamophobia. Correctly deciphering the Islamic message of peace and tolerance, intensifying dialogue between societies and correcting misconceptions can contribute to the solution of this problem.
Keywords
Islamophobia, Anti-Islamism, Orientalism, Islam in the West, Islamophobia in Türkiye.
