Combating Islamophobia requires interfaith communication, diversity and open debate

Evidence

In order for Muslims and Arabs to combat Islamophobia, certain actions must be performed. Effective efforts must be taken to assist non-Muslims in understanding accurate Islamic teachings, especially those pertaining to tolerance and peace. First and foremost, we need to promote communication and embrace and respect those who have diverse cultural and religious beliefs. It should not be understated that embracing diversity leads to a more accepting and culturally diverse community rather than a racist one. Additionally, open discussions have to be promoted in order to facilitate the exchange of differing viewpoints and reveal the complexity of the problem. — Muhammad Asad Latif, The Identity of Religion Always Comes Up, 141

Categorization

• ADDENDUM: Speaks directly to the paper’s own prescriptive program, complementing work on how moral panics over identity get produced and contested.
• XREF: Connects to literature on intergroup contact theory and intercultural education as prejudice-reduction mechanisms.