The word they use for non-Muslim Terrorists is “Shooter” and the Terrorist Tag has been exclusively reserved for Muslims

Source: Ummid

By Shah Hussain

In August 2006, on a sweaty afternoon, Sri Lanka and South Africa were up against each other in a Test match, when Hashim Amla (sporting beard beneath his hat), a mediocre player then, with his athleticism took a brilliant catch to send the veteran cricketer Sangakarra, back to the pavilion. It was all normal until the bells of Islamophobia rang. “The Terrorist has got another wicket” cried Dean Jones, the Aussie commentator, wrongly assuming that the broadcasters had taken a commercial break and hence was not on air.

All of a sudden the echoes of Islamophobia became palpable in the stadium as well as on the TV sets. How could an international cricketer be called a Terrorist only because of his faith and the beard on his face. Even the aftermath apology by the commentator exhibited no real signs of real contrition.

This incident happened more than a decade before, however the question still remains, was it an Islamophobic jibe or White supremacy or an impromptu fumble?

From celebrities to common Muslims, cricket fields to varsity campuses, parliaments to big cities, natives to immigrants, civilians to refugees, war affected to minorities, Muslims all across the globe are facing an unprecedented oppression, hatred, cleansing and persecution.

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