The episode is seen by some modern scholars as part of a pattern of demonization of Muslims, portraying Islam as a morally inferior religion.

IT'S a pity, because there's an intellectual struggle in America now about how to portray Islam.

According to the New York Times, she portrays Islam as "thoroughly bent on destruction and domination" and her message is anti-Islam.

Such attempts to reconcile artistic talent with religious tradition portray Islam as being devoid of artistic aspirations.

Sons of Hagar is another hip hop group that seeks to positively portray Islam in their lyrics and support Islamic practices in their actions.

"Our goal is to portray Islam as very very moderate," Mr. Fakhrdine said.

Sheikh Shaltut strove to portray Islam to the world as a religion of unity, flexibility, and moderation.

Because terrorists often hijack Islamic precepts for their own ends, pundits and politicians in the West sometimes portray Islam as a religion of terrorism.

The lone woman among them was reportedly Konca Kuris, a writer who had often portrayed Islam as a permissive religion that demands freedom for women.

Amiel has also been criticized for writing articles that portray Arabs and Islam in a derogatory fashion.