In the wake of September 11, there has been increasing discussion of Western attitudes towards Islam and Muslims.
One of the things said about the West in its attitude towards Islam and Muslims is that Westerners are ignorant of Islam. Western media demonises and presents stereotypical images of Islam and Muslims and these have combined to create a general sense of Islamophobia or fear of Islam in Western societies.
There are repeated calls for Westerners to change their attitude towards Islam and Muslims. Many experts of Islam have suddenly emerged and are parading all over trying to help remedy the situation. These are no doubt valid concerns that have to be urgently addressed. Many Western journalists, politicians, clergy and academics have been making genuine efforts to redress the situation.
