Islamophobia Experienced by Main Character in The Safia Elhillo’ Home is Not a Country

Abstract

This research aims to analyzes the Islamophobia issue that experienced by main character in the novel entitled Home is Not a Country by Safia Elhillo. The data were collection from any narrations and phrases that express of prejudice, fear, and hostility from the main character due to islamophobia issue in United States of America which is the country where the main character lives. Then, the researcher used descriptive-qualitative method to conduct the research. The research based on decolonial feminism theory approach by Francoise Verges. The researcher reveals that islamophobia could appear in many forms including Prejudice, Fear, and hostility to the Muslims which became minorities in some countries including in United States of America. The data of the research indicate that the difference of religion could act the prejudice to Muslims people which is conducted by the people other than Muslims because Muslims are the immigrants in United States and often viewed as threats.