A fear of “others” is not exceptional in modern nations. Although this was not the case in the past, in recent times it has become a widespread problem. The Mediterranean area has been perceived as a place of common identity for centuries.

Islamophobia has spread throughout Italy. In 2007, the Northern League started an extensive campaing against Islam. Pigs were lead over areas in which mosques were to be built. Molotov coctails were launched during Islamic activities.      

The meeting with the Turkish scholars was very interesting many points of view. A group of Muslim intellectuals debating about Prophet Muhammad and the image of Islam in the West is something special today.