F - ''Whether or not Islam is accurately represented in Britain today.''

A - Islam is not accurately represented in Britain today due to the rise of Islamophobia

  • Islam is not accurately represented in Britain today due to the rise of Islamophobia which raises intolerance.

B

  • Groups such as the English Defence League have emerged, which target areas with a Muslim majority and bring around hatred, viewing Islam with suspicion.

C - However Islam is accurately represented due to groups like the MCB

  • However, Islam is accurately represented due to the emergence of groups like the Muslim Council of Britain which promote inclusivity and diversity and actively attempt to ensure the accurate and fair representation of Muslims.

B

  • They have achieved this by denouncing acts of terrorism such as the London bombings and set up the TELLMAMA campaign so that Muslims can report Islamophobia and raise awareness about their religion and counter negative stereotypes.

C - However, Islam isn’t accurately represented as some Muslims feel the MCB doesn’t represent them

  • However, some Muslims feel that the Muslim Council of Britain doesn’t represent them because the Muslim community in Britain is too diverse for them to be represented by one group.

B

  • This has lead to feelings of exclusion and misrepresentation due to being a part of different sects or traditions.

D - Islam is not accurately represented in Britain

  • Because there is an increase in Islamophobia and even when there are efforts to create a fair representation, not all Muslims feel included.

A - Islam is accurately represented in Britain due to Muslims in politics

  • Islam is accurately represented in Britain as many Muslims work in public sectors and are involved in politics.

  • They accept British values and have assimilated into society through interfaith dialogue and sharing culture.

B

  • The Muslim contribution to the UK economy was celebrated through the Muslim pound.

  • Sadiq Khan is the mayor of London and it shows that Muslims engage with the government and institutions to influence decisions that affect Muslim communities to ensure fair representation.

C - However, Islam isn’t accurately represented due to politicians

  • Media representation of Islam is not always accurate, even politicians who’s opinions should be valued make statements that misrepresent Islam.

B

  • Leading politicians have made claims about Muslim women which are inaccurate.

  • E.g. Boris Johnson saying the Burka looks like a letterbox and bank robbers.

  • David Cameron stereotyping Muslim women as uneducated and not speaking English.

D - Islam is accurately represented

  • Because even though there have been past inaccurate remarks, Islam is starting to become more recognised for actual achievements.

A - Islam is accurately represented in Britain today due to public spaces

  • Islam is accurately represented in Britain as their faith is represented through food, clothing, mosques and prayer rooms in public spaces such as airports.

  • There is growing awareness of Muslim practices such as Ramadan and Eid.

B

  • Eid is openly celebrated, and Muslims are allowed a day off, some schools even tailor their day for Ramadan.

  • Eid festivals and other events have been made accessible to the wider community which helps share Muslim culture and traditions with non-Muslims.

  • Shows how big parts of Muslim identity is recognised and represented.

C - However Islam is not accurately represented due to bias and misrepresentation in the media

  • Islam is not accurately represented in Britain because of bias and misrepresentation in the media where Islam is not portrayed as a religion of peace which is a key part of the religion.

  • Instead it is labelled as being associated with terrorism since 9/11.

B

  • Prominent journalists like Mehdi Hussain criticise Western media for reporting terrorist incidents by Muslims but not by non-Muslims.

  • Negative stories of Islam dominate media which has lead to criticism from the Muslim community about misrepresentation.

D - Islam is accurately represented in the media

  • Because it can be argued that incidents that are happening are just being reported and there are efforts to more accurately represent positive aspects of Islam through documentaries.