19/05/2026
Last night in San Diego, three Muslims were reportedly killed in what appears to be another horrific hate crime and act of TERRORISM!
It is heartbreaking. But sadly, for many Muslims around the world, it is also not surprising.
For decades, anti-Muslim hatred has too often been normalised, downplayed, excused or politically weaponised. From sections of the media to political rhetoric, from online abuse to organised far-right activity on our streets, Islamophobia continues to be treated differently to many other forms of racism.
Words matter. Narratives matter.
Constant suspicion, dehumanisation and fearmongering have real-world consequences.
When communities are repeatedly portrayed as threats, outsiders or less worthy of empathy, violence becomes easier to justify in the minds of extremists.
This should concern everybody, regardless of faith or background.
Our thoughts are with the victims, their families and the wider community affected by this tragedy.
Hate should never become normal - but for many of us, it has.
