... /stereotypes in popular media which appeals to a wide majority of citizens, and 3.) to embed the West in a position of influence and power against Muslims. Mohamed Nimer, acclaimed author and professor, notes that "in political seasons, fear of Islam and Muslims has proven to be a useful mobilizer across party lines. The rumor about President (then Senator) Obama's being secretly Muslim serves ... means, Muslims should feel confident and hopeful that although Islamophobia may never dissipate entirely, its brunt on society can be mitigated. Whether the Islamic world thrives in the United ...

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