Islamophobia, the rising intolerance in Pakistan
Islamophobia and the responsibilities of Muslim Ummah
Outline
The thesis statement:
——Islamophobia is hatred against Islam – the religion of peace. Vested interests of the non-Muslim politicians and weaknesses of the Muslim Ummah are the causes of Islamophobia that can be curbed with prudent policies by the Muslims.
I. Introduction
II. Islamophobia – an overview
III. Islam the religion of peace
IV. Manifestations of Islamophobia:
A. Little knowledge or misinterpretation of Islam
B. Genocide of the Muslims by Hindutva mindset
C. Propagation by non-Muslim political leaders against Muslims
D. Terrorist attacks on Muslims
E. Discrimination against the Muslims
V. Causes of Islamophobia:
A. Vested interests of non-Muslim politicians
B. Conflict over global supremacy
C. Disunited Muslim Ummah
D. Lack of knowledge of the Muslims
E. Dependent Muslim Ummah
F. Terrorist outfits
VI. Efforts that have been done so far to curb Islamophobia
VII. Role of Muslim Ummah to minimize Islamophobia:
A. The practice of the true spirit of Islam
B. Acquisition of knowledge
C. Increase in economic strength
D. Effective foreign policy by the Islamic country
E. Dialogue for interfaith harmony
F. Role in international platforms
G. Unity of Muslim Ummah
H. Role of Ulemas
VIII. Conclusion
Rising intolerance in Pakistan and the ways to counter it
Outline
The thesis statement:
——In Pakistan, social, political, economic and regional problems have given rise to a recent surge in intolerance which can be curbed through prudent measures by the government and the society.
I. Introduction
II. A look at waves of terrorism in the country
III. The rising intolerance in Pakistan:
A. Attacks on law enforcement
B. Attacks on sacred religious places
C. Suicidal attacks in public places
D. The low temperament of people during a public interaction
IV. Causes of the rising intolerance in Pakistan:
A. Lack of knowledge and awareness
B. Flawed role of family
C. Poverty
D. Afghan crisis
E. Religious divide
F. Activities of banned outfits
G. Destructive politics
V. Implications of the rising intolerance in Pakistan
VI. Ways to mitigate intolerance in Pakistan:
A. Education for all
B. Role of media
C. Role of Ulemas
D. Economic reforms
E. Stronger writ of the state
F. Wise politics
VII. Conclusion