“Islamophobia” is a baseless rumour that Muslims have invented. It exists neither in the West nor anywhere else in the world. This is the age of opportunities, and today every person is busy in availing these opportunities; no one has the time to become an enemy to another. Muslims must realize that the victory of Mr. Sadiq Khan completely dispels the notion of “Islamophobia”. Muslims must accept that they were under the wrong impression until now while the reality is quite different. It is now the responsibility of Muslims to unilaterally come out of this negative mindset.

Besides living up to his other responsibilities as mayor of London, what do you think Sadiq Khan could do to improve relations between Muslims and others in the UK and the West more generally?

It is now the turn of Muslims to change their perception of the West. “Islamophobia” was a self-invented obsession that has no relevance. Muslims have not yet understood the spirit of the modern age, which invites everyone to adopt a “customer-friendly” attitude. It is only a friendly atmosphere that can allow the global economy to thrive, foster goodwill and sustain this era of professional development. In this modern age, no one can potentially remain an enemy to another.

Source: Spirit of Islam July 2016