A 2018 interview showing two local television news presenters ambushing an Iranian-American activist — and then getting rebuffed — received renewed attention in August 2022. Another activist, Dr. Arash Daneshzadeh, posted (and later deleted
Publication: Islamophobia
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘You Don’t Have to Be Registered to Vote in Minnesota’
Right-wing talk show host Sean Hannity attempted to gin up a controversy around Democratic Party Rep. Ilhan Omar on November 3 2020 — election day in the United States — by misrepresenting her on social media and on his own website. Hannit
Truth or Fiction?→ Did Justin Trudeau Say That ‘Islam is the Only Way to Improve Life in Canada’?
A recurring pattern of smear attempts against Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau flared up yet again in February 2020, when a Facebook user attempted to gin up a meme about him using a debunked, Islamophobic rumor: The February 8 2020 post show
Truth or Fiction?→ ‘Blue Eyes Are Haram’ Disinformation
On January 1 2020, disinformation purveyors all across the internet suddenly pivoted in unison to pushing the same disinformation that has muddied English-speaking social media since at least 2015, down to the same claims, the same recycled stories, a
Truth or Fiction?→ Was Rep. Ilhan Omar Photographed at an ‘Al Qaeda Training Camp’?
A Twitter user was seemingly intent on spreading disinformation about Democratic Party Rep. Ilhan Omar on Twitter, even after the “proof” they presented was quickly debunked. In late August 2019, the account posted a photograph of a woman
Snopes→ Did Hyatt Hotels Ban Conservatives from Their Properties?
An anti-Muslim group painted themselves as victims of anti-conservatism after the hotel chain announced a ban on hate groups.
Snopes→ Was a Muslim Educator Named Superintendent of Atlanta’s Schools?
A "satirical" blog's Facebook page used an actual news outlet's photo to make a stinker of an Islamophobic "joke."
Snopes→ Did a ‘Muslima’ Nurse Practitioner Decapitate Her Son Because of Her Religion?
The motive in a brutal upstate New York murder is not yet known, but police said they found no indication religion played a role in the killing.
Snopes→ ‘Punish a Muslim Day’ Fliers Spur Warnings, Police Investigations
Authorities in the UK say that anonymous mailings of fliers advocating violence against Muslims on 3 April 2018 have triggered a counter-terrorism investigation.
Snopes→ Did Muslim Scholar Advocate ‘Colonizing’ U.S. and Canada with Sharia Law?
A fabricated quote attributed to Tariq Ramadan has once again gained attention on the internet after the academic was arrested on rape charges.
Snopes→ Was the Suspected Florida High School Shooter Affiliated with the Islamic State?
Despite conspiracy theorist speculation, no evidence supports a link between Nikolas Cruz and Islamic extremism.
Snopes→ Did Migrants Destroy a Car in Italy?
Anti-Muslim blogger Pamela Geller posted an obvious fake and claimed it was an example of "migrant crime" in Europe.
Snopes→ Did the German Government Use a Soap Opera to ‘Brainwash’ Children to Become Muslim?
Right-wing web sites grossly misrepresented the significance and meaning of one scene from one 2006 episode.
Snopes→ Is Mohammed the Most Popular Name for Newborn Boys in the Netherlands?
No, it's not.
Snopes→ Toronto Police Say Alleged Attack on 11-Year-Old Muslim Girl Did Not Happen
The purported incident was condemned by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau before being debunked by authorities.
Snopes→ Did Federal Agents Raid a Mosque in Michigan?
A prolific purveyor of "satire" publishes yet another false article that plays on fear and hatred.
Snopes→ Did a Muslim Doctor Refuse to Treat a Dying Christian On Board a Flight?
The story is no more than a satirical but inflammatory fabrication.
Snopes→ Is George Soros ‘Grooming’ a Pro-Muslim Brotherhood Gubernatorial Candidate in Michigan?
Abdul El-Sayed's platform actually puts him in opposition to the beliefs espoused by the Muslim Brotherhood.
Snopes→ A Look at Some Widely-Spread Falsehoods About Muslims
Mislabeled footage of an aggressive "Muslim migrant" shared by President Donald Trump is just one hoax in a long line of fabricated anti-Islam stories.
Snopes→ ‘Muslim Migrant’ Beats Up a Dutch Boy on Crutches?
A video of a teenager beating up a person on crutches was shared by President Donald Trump along with the claim that the antagonist is a "Muslim migrant".
Snopes→ Did Roy Moore Say Muslims Shouldn’t Be Allowed to Serve in Congress?
The U.S. Senate candidate wrote in 2006 that newly-elected Representative Keith Moore, a Muslim, should be prohibited from taking the oath of office.
Snopes→ Did a New Jersey Town Forbid Residents From Criticizing Islam?
As part of a lawsuit settlement, residents are barred from discussing Muslims or Islam at a planning commission meeting.
Snopes→ Online Store Selling ‘Horse Burkas’ for Muslim Customers?
A satirical web site poked fun at Islamophobia by claiming fly protection gear for horses was religious clothing.
Snopes→ Did Somali Muslims Take Over a Small Tennessee Town?
A hyperpartisan web site offered up a patchwork of half-truths and hyperbole to sow fear and hatred of refugees.
Snopes→ Is This What Weather Reports in Sweden Look Like?
A video comparing weather reports from Sweden and Iraq used footage from a short-lived Swedish program called Halal TV.
Snopes→ Are Indiana Muslims Appalled by an ‘Accurate’ List of Muhammad’s Deeds?
A billboard displaying hate speech is nowhere near accurate.
Snopes→ What Is ‘ACT for America’, Organizers of the ‘March Against Sharia’?
The organization insists it is not anti-Muslim, but has been labelled an "extremist group."
Snopes→ Did a Group of Muslims Attack Welsh Bar Patrons for Drinking Beer?
Several web sites grossly misrepresented the truth about videos showing disturbances at a 2014 pro-Palestine rally in Wales.
Snopes→ Did Feds Just Raid a ‘Muslim’s House’ in Virginia and Uncover a Plan to Take Over America?
A fake news item claims that a Muslim Brotherhood plot to overtake the country was foiled by an FBI raid.
Snopes→ Did a Muslim Man Rape a 13-Year-Old Girl and Get Beaten by Trump Supporters?
A fake news web site stole an image from a 2013 incident in Egypt, then used it to claim that it showed a Muslim man who had raped a girl in Ohio.
Snopes→ ‘Muslim Refugee’ Shoots 15 People In Ohio Nightclub?
A partisan web site published false information about the religious beliefs of a suspect in a fatal shooting.