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Ministries of Bangladesh
Racism in the United Kingdom
Antik Mahmud

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Muslims

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See also: Islamophobia in the United Kingdom, Islamophobia during the Israel–Hamas war, Islamophobia in the British Conservative Party, Islamophobic incidents in the United Kingdom, and Islamophobia in the British Labour Party

The Muslim community in the United Kingdom has faced significant racism and religious discrimination, particularly since the late 20th and early 21st centuries.[1][2] While Islamophobia existed prior to this period, global events such as the 9/11 attacks and the 7/7 London bombings intensified anti-Muslim sentiment.[3] This has led to a marked increase in hate crimes, verbal abuse, and discriminatory practices against Muslims, especially those who are visibly identifiable, such as women wearing hijabs or niqabs.[4][5]

Historical records suggest that Muslims first arrived in Britain through trade and diplomacy as early as the 16th century.[6] However, Muslim migration to the UK increased significantly in the mid-20th century, particularly from former British colonies in South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.[7][8]

In the years following 9/11, anti-Muslim rhetoric became more widespread, with far-right groups and media outlets often portraying Muslims as "a threat" to British society.[9][10] The rise of the English Defence League (EDL) in the 2010s and other extremist groups led to public demonstrations that frequently targeted Muslim communities, contributing to social tension and incidents of violence.[11]

Politically, Islamophobia has been a point of controversy, especially within the Conservative Party. There have been numerous reports of discriminatory comments and behavior toward Muslims, leading to internal reviews and external pressure for the party to address these issues.[12] The All-Party Parliamentary Group on British Muslims has worked to introduce a formal definition of Islamophobia, although this has yet to be fully adopted by the government of the United Kingdom.[13][14]

In recent years, hate crimes against Muslims have spiked following events such as terrorist attacks in Europe or heightened tensions in the Middle East. The Tell MAMA project,[15] which tracks Islamophobic incidents, reported a significant increase in anti-Muslim hate crimes following the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing and the 2019 Christchurch mosque shootings. In these instances, Muslims reported feeling targeted both online and in public spaces.[16]

Following the outbreak of the Israel–Hamas war in 2023, there was a notable rise in Islamophobic incidents in the UK. Similar to the rise in antisemitic incidents, public sentiment became increasingly polarized, with Muslim communities expressing concerns over their safety and well-being.[17][18]

In 2024, riots erupted in England, fueled by false claims circulated by far-right groups that the perpetrator of a stabbing incident in Southport was a Muslim and an asylum seeker.[19] These riots were driven by broader Islamophobic, racist, and anti-immigrant sentiments that had grown leading up to the protests. The disorder included racist attacks, arson, and looting.[20]

Ref

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  1. ^ Richardson, Robin (2012), Islamophobia or anti-Muslim racism – or what? – concepts and terms revisited (PDF), p. 7, retrieved 10 December 2016
  2. ^ Hogan, Linda; Lehrke, Dylan (2009). Religion and politics of Peace and Conflict. Wipf and Stock Publishers. p. 205. ISBN 9781556350672.
  3. ^ Malik, Nesrine (2019-05-19). "It's not difficult to define Islamophobia. So why does Britain struggle with it so much?". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
  4. ^ Dobson, Roger (30 November 2014). "British Muslims face worst job discrimination of any minority group". The Independent. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
  5. ^ British Sociological Association (7 April 2016). "Educated Muslim women much less likely to be in professional jobs than white women". Phys.org. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
  6. ^ Kabir, Nahid Afrose (2012-03-14). Young British Muslims: Identity, Culture, Politics and the Media. Edinburgh University Press. ISBN 978-0-7486-8692-6.
  7. ^ Taylor, Max; Currie, P. M.; Holbrook, Donald (2013). Extreme Right Wing Political Violence and Terrorism. Bloomsbury Publishing. pp. 40–53. ISBN 9781441140876.
  8. ^ Geddes, Graham Edward (2016). Keyboard Warriors: The Production of Islamophobic Identity and an Extreme Worldview within an Online Political Community. Cambridge Scholars Publishing. pp. 132–133. ISBN 9781443898553.
  9. ^ Morey, Peter; Yaqin, Amina. (2011). Framing Muslims: Stereotyping and Representation After 9/11. Harvard University Press. p. 215.
  10. ^ Quinn, Ben (28 May 2013). "Anonymous-linked groups publish EDL supporters' personal information". The Guardian. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
  11. ^ Timothy Peace (2015), European Social Movements and Muslim Activism: Another World but with Whom?, page 55, Springer Science+Business Media
  12. ^ Dearden, Lizzie (9 October 2017). "BNP campaigns against local mosque plans that 'do not exist'". The Independent. Retrieved 27 October 2017.
  13. ^ John, Tara (6 March 2016). "How British Organisations are Tackling Islamophobia". Time. Retrieved 13 July 2017.
  14. ^ "Trump travel ban: Thousands join protests across UK". BBC News. 30 January 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2017.
  15. ^ Casciani, Dominic (2 June 2004). "Islamophobia pervades UK-report". BBC website. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
  16. ^ York, Chris (8 April 2017). "EDL Birmingham Demo Countered By Mosque Tea Party". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  17. ^ Anker, Shlomo (December 2015). "Pegida & Anti-Muslim groups pose a great danger to the Jewish Community". J-Voice. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
  18. ^ "About Us: Mission Statement". J-Voice. Retrieved 18 July 2017.
  19. ^ Casciani, Dominic (2 August 2024). "Violent Southport protests reveal new tactics of the far-right". BBC News. Archived from the original on 2 August 2024. Retrieved 2 August 2024.
  20. ^ McDonald, Andrew; Boycott-Owen, Mason (6 August 2024). "UK far-right riots: everything we know". Politico. Archived from the original on 6 August 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2024.

Career

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Antik Mahmud gained recognition through his work as a Creative Associates at 10 Minute School, contributing to educational projects alongside his YouTube career.

In 2021, he established "Antik Animated Studio", which focuses on producing 2D animations and comic books. One of his prominent works is Noman, a superhero comic co-written with Oishik Jawad. The comic tells the story of a young man in Bangladesh aiming to become a superhero, presented with a lighthearted tone. Another key publication is Chol, a thriller novel released at the Ekushey Book Fair. His works often highlight local culture through engaging and relatable content.

Additionally, Mahmud has collaborated with brands like Coke Studio Bangla, creating animated content that appeals to a wide audience.

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