The problem here is the same problem with all “Islamophobia” initiatives. The intention is to stop people from attacking innocent Muslims. The San Diego City Council’s definition of the term, however, will result in restricting honest analysis of the motivating ideology behind jihad terrorism, as Muslims and leftists have always characterized such analysis as “racism, prejudice, discrimination, hostility,” and “hatred.” And that means that this measure should run afoul of First Amendment concerns. There is no way that the San Diego City Council will discover a way to muzzle criticism of Islam and opposition to jihad and Sharia, which is what this initiative is all about, and also to protect the freedom of speech. It simply cannot be done.
“Following mosque attack, San Diego City Council adopts definition of Islamophobia,” NBC San Diego, September 15, 2026:
San Diego City Council voted unanimously to officially define the term “Islamophobia”. They say anti-Muslim hate is growing and this is a way to fight it. NBC 7’s Shelby Bremer has reaction from the Muslim community.
Months after two terrorists killed three men at a San Diego mosque, the City Council Tuesday unanimously adopted a working definition of Islamophobia with the intention of taking a moral stance against hate.
Dozens, including faith leaders, spoke in favor of the proposed definition, which reads: “Islamophobia is a form of racism, prejudice, discrimination, hostility, or hatred directed toward Muslims or those perceived to be Muslim, or their property, that targets expressions of Muslim identity or perceived Muslim identity and may manifest through speech, conduct, institutional practices, exclusion, intimidation, harassment, or violence.”
Councilman Sean Elo-Rivera and Council President Joe LaCava proposed the action, the definition above serving as “an educational tool to help the city identify, condemn, and combat anti-Muslim hate and would reaffirm the city’s commitment to religious freedom and civil rights,” according to a statement from the council members.
On May 18, a pair of teenagers motivated by white nationalism gunned down the victims at the Islamic Center of San Diego before fleeing and fatally shooting themselves.
The victims — mosque security guard Amin Abdullah, 51, and congregation members Nadir Awad, 57, and Mansour Kaziha, 78 — “sacrificed their lives to protect the entire community inside the Islamic Center of San Diego,” ICSD Imam Taha Hassane said.
“In an ideal San Diego, people of all faiths and backgrounds would feel safe and loved. Tragically, that is not the case. These are hard times,” Elo Rivera said, noting that some members of the Muslim community did not feel supported by the city following the shooting. “Some of those harms have occurred here in these chambers.”
Following the May attacks, the U.S. Immigration Policy Center at UC San Diego found that 88% of surveyed Muslims in San Diego County reported feeling less safe in their community, 74% reported increased concern for their personal safety because they are Muslim and nearly half expressed concern that threats against Muslims are not taken seriously….
somehistory says
It will probably be that someone says some Truth about islime or a muzzie who has committed an attack, etc. and gets charged by the police to challenge this.
they include “speech.” There are a few…..very few….times when certain speech runs afoul of the Law.
Saying muzzies are terrorists, or prone to be, or taught to be, or that the speaker “hates islam”….or anything similar, are protected words.
How many muzzies are in the city government of San Diego?
Emilie Green says
Islamphobia
[is-lah-muh-foh-bee-uh]
noun
A healthy survival instinct triggered by not wanting to be murdered by 7th-Century cosplayers [costume players] who hate dogs, gays, Jews, Christians, music, you and your entire civilization
Synonym: basic pattern recognition learned from 1400 years of observed behavior
Dave says
A ‘phobia’ is an irrational fear of something.
Being afraid of Islam is a very, very rational fear, considering.
Dave says
“Islamophobia: a word created by fascists, and used by cowards, to manipulate morons.”
Christopher Hitchens
Bruce David Watt says
no such thing as islamophobia, or as we call it reality with fear of islamofacsists. and sudden jihad syndrome.
John Silvis says
Christopher Hitchens described Islamophobia as being “created by fascists, and used by cowards to manipulate morons.” Let’s not hold back on our responses. I have an updated version of that , “Created by sociopaths, and used by Ignoramuses to manipulate imbeciles.”
John Silvis says
Qur’an Sura 8;12 “I will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve. Therefore strike off their heads and strike off every fingertip of them.”
Qur’an Sura 98.6 “Lo! Those who disbelieve will abide in the fire of hell. They are the worst of all created beings.”
Qur’an Sura 5:33 ” The punishment of those who wage war against Allah and his messenger is only this, that they should be murdered or crucified or their hands and feet should be cut off on opposite sides.”
Irrational fear? If you think that , we seriously need to assess your mental health. This is Islam, “The religion of peace.”
rubiconcrest says
The definition is so vague as to be meaningless. Here is a better one.
Islamophobia is an irractional fear of individual Muslims after they have passed through security at an airport terminal or courthouse, federal building, or jail visitor areas after magnetometers and bag search
stadiums, arenas, and many concert venues after bag check and wanding, a secure military or government facilities after base access control. Many hospitals and clinics for staff who are badged and background-checked, other examples of Islamophobia would be:
A coworker, classmate, or neighbor you have dealt with for months or years
A physician, nurse, teacher, cop, firefighter, or soldier in the course of their job
A child’s classmate or the parent sitting next to you at a school event
An elderly patient, a shop clerk you’ve seen weekly, a teammate
Operating rooms, labs, and other controlled clinical spaces
Daycare rooms and elementary classrooms during the school day
Nursing homes and memory-care units
Jury boxes, witness stands, and similar supervised proceedings
Most workplaces with badge access and cameras after you’ve already been admitted
There that covers the irrational fear. But don’t forget: See something say something.
Joe1 says
A Muslim was a good friends with his neighbors for years. Their kids played together. But on signal from the Iman, he went from house to house and killed his non-Muslim friends. His wife reported him, but he did not get in trouble, because Islam won in his area. If I report this piece of history, am I islamophobic by your definition?
rubiconcrest says
I was being sacastic and got a little long winded with the final part.
So once they have gone through security they’re safe to be around without any irrational fear. I know what you are saying and agree. See my comment on Daniel Greenfied’s piece today. You never know when a Muslim will seek God and gloriy by killing infadels.
End PC says
Never let your enemy define your words. They claim it’s about deterring hate yet the Quran is the mother-load of hate, and will to dominate forcibly.
Walter Sieruk says
“Islamophobia” ? A real phobia is an irrational fear. More than enough proof , by genuine sources of Islam as well as the many brutal cruel malicious actions that such sources of Islam inspire devout Muslims to commit ,such a :honor Killing ” FGM and Islamic terrorism. reveals that there is nothing “irrational” about recognizing that Islam is a dangerous and menacing religion.
The San Diego City Council might have had been influenced by either some of the people of the Red/Green alliance or by some stealth jihadists. Maybe or maybe not ?
jerry glenn says
How about a definition is Islamopandering, and some attention to that evil?
OLD GUY says
Call me what you want, but Islam is a dangerous threat to all non-islamic people around the world.
Voltaic says
Academic logicians would say thst this “definition” simply “begs the question”, the question being “What is Islamophobia?” because it says that the various elements that make up Islamophobia are each a “form of” some other category which are already covered by State and Federal Laws and inventing a category to contain a bundle of such forms in no way makes for a useful definition of Islamophobia because it in no way distinguishes this bag of “forms of” from any other bag of “forms of”.
Here is the bald vacuous predicate of their futile “definition”:
Forms of racism, prejudice, discrimination, hostility, or hatred directed toward Muslims or those perceived to be Muslim, or their property, that targets expressions of Muslim identity or perceived Muslim identity and may manifest through speech, conduct, institutional practices, exclusion, intimidation, harassment, or violence are covered by the State and Federal Laws of The United States of America.
So, Hallelujah…or whatever
Walter Sieruk says
Come on , not many Americans have what is termed “Islamophobia.” For too many Americans are very politically correct to think like that. What many Americans do need is a clear understanding off both the dangerous and deadly violence which a good number of Muslims call “The jihad- of the sword” and the sly insidious subversive stealth jihad.” With this good understanding and knowledge ,such Americans will not have a cause of “Islamophobia.” what they will have is a mindset of “Islamorealism.:”