Islamophobia: An Impediment for Freedom of Religion and Harmonious Co- Existence in Pluralistic Societies

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and other international legal instruments provide freedom religion to individuals communities globally. Therefore, all the nations world agree allow respect relevant religious practices for followers any particular religion. By virtue its teachings values,Islam was found as a peace harmony. But unfortunately, since last two decades, especially after 9/11, sentiments Islamophobia have been rising. existing literature shows emerging is causing victimization Muslims over particularly in west, which escalating with passage time. This has created feelings hatred among various an impact on global peace. study analyses factors that lead implication harmonious co-existence societies.