Countering Islamaphobia through peace messaging and media literacy, by Dr Hauwa Mohammed Sani 15 March: International Day to Combat Islamophobia The International Day to Combat Islamophobia raises awareness that terrorism and violent extremism should not be associated with any one religion, nationality, or ethnic group. Islam is a religion of Peace. “Islam:” originated from the word Salam which means Peace, and the symbolic meaning of Islam means "surrender", and its central idea is surrendering to the will of God. A Muslim is someone who embraces Islam, the religion of Peace, with guidance...