Where Online Anti-Muslim Content Comes From Around the World - Salam

Salam - I was looking into which countries tend to produce the most anti-Muslim posts online and wanted to share a simple summary. This isn’t meant to be perfect research, just some observations to help others be aware and careful. From what I’ve seen, a few patterns stand out: - Western countries: A noticeable amount comes from places in Europe and North America, often tied to local politics, immigration debates, or extremist groups. You’ll often see generalizations and fear-based narratives. - South Asia: Some anti-Muslim sentiment appears in regional online spaces where there are political tensions, communal issues, or competing national narratives. - Middle East/North Africa: Surprisingly, there’s also criticism coming from within the region - sometimes sectarian, sometimes political - which targets different Muslim groups or governments rather than Islam itself. - East Asia and elsewhere: Smaller-volume examples pop up in various countries, usually linked to specific incidents or misunderstanding about Islam. A few things to keep in mind: - Not everyone in these countries holds these views. It’s often loud minorities or politically motivated actors creating the content. - Language differences and local context matter - the same message can look very different depending on where it’s coming from. - Responding with patience, good information, and dawah done kindly is usually more effective than getting angry. If anyone wants, I can try to collect a few non-academic examples or explain how to spot misleading posts and respond calmly. JazakAllah khair for reading.