No, the Mosques Aren't Open: A deliberate campaign of anti-Muslim smears and misinformation is gathering pace

Authors

Gregory Davis, Hope, Not Hate

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-1-2020

Capture Date

7-10-2020

URL

https://www.hopenothate.org.uk/2020/04/01/no-the-mosques-arent-open/

Abstract

This article discusses the circulation of fake news and videos depicting Muslims and Mosques in the United Kingdom not complying with social distancing guidelines. The article details the social media platforms where the fake news and anti-Muslim propaganda has spread. The article also talks about the impact the fake news and anti-Muslim propaganda has had on Muslims in the United Kingdom.

WMU ScholarWorks Citation

Davis, Gregory, "No, the Mosques Aren't Open: A deliberate campaign of anti-Muslim smears and misinformation is gathering pace" (2020). Pandemic Response and Religion in the USA: Race, Ethnicity, and Gender. 50.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/religion-pandemic-race/50