Thread by @DearthOfSid

Islamophobia is the irrational hostility to a religion and not people and hence, accurately named. It is used to refer to the corrupted public consciousness about Islam and this manufactured prejudice has played a huge role in fuelling anti-Muslim bigotry across the world.

https://twitter.com/khemta_h_jose/status/1330892753291538433

There may be hostility towards Hindus, Christians or others in many parts of the world where they are minorities. But that doesn't mean "Hindu-phobia" or "Christian-phobia" exists. That is why the word Islamophobia exists as it's not merely about hostility towards minorities.

Acknowledging that Islamophobia exists is in no way shielding Islam from criticism. In fact, valid criticism against all religions is necessary for our collective progress. It is disingenuous to suggest that those calling out Islamophobia are somehow being apologists of religion.

Majoritarians coming up with the term "Hindu-phobia" isn't surprising at all. It's a self-victimisation plank that goes well with their narrative of "Hindu khatre me hain". In a majoritarian society, it is often postulated that the majority is in grave danger due to the "others".

"Referring only to ‘anti-Muslim hate’ (or even ‘anti-Muslim prejudice and discrimination’) doesn’t fully capture the widespread (or structural) ways racial inequalities persist."
theguardian.com/commentisfree/…