Dr. Qibla Ayaz (Chairman, Council of Islamic Ideology): It is unfortunate that the French President is actively involved in Islamophobia. Earlier, Prime Minister Imran Khan took up the issue of Islamophobia at UNGA and at other international forums as well. There are certain elements in western countries that are against Islam. PM Imran Khan time and again warned the world that Islamophobia may have bitter reactions as it is hurting the emotions of Muslim Ummah across the world. We have example of New Zealand that expressed sympathies with its Muslim community after the tragic incident of shooting at a mosque. Even some renowned scholars in the western countries also talked against Islamophobia. The powerful people in Muslim countries including Tayyip Erdogan, Dr. Mahathir Muhammad and PM Imran Khan should work together to overcome Islamophobia and I have strong belief that their efforts will yield positive results.