Understanding the Roots of Islamophobia in America - Haj Dawud Walid

Currently 1.6 billion people in the world identify as Muslims; the religion of Islam is the fastest growing in the world. Our great religion is based off a strong emphasis on enjoining what is good and forbidding what is evil. Despite this, Islamophobia has increased in frequency and notoriety during the past decade as misunderstandings gain a stronger foothold in America. Where has this progressive fear and misjudgment stemmed from?