Universal Issues in Samira Ahmeds’ Internment

Abstract

The issues of Islamophobia and social segregation are common in today's modern world, where Muslims are treated unfairly and segregated from their social lives. This research aims to provide an overview of the issue of Islamophobia and social segregation in the Samira Ahmed’s Internment. This research was conducted by analyzing the text using a qualitative descriptive method. The universal issues contained in this novel give readers an idea of how the characters experience discrimination and unfair behavior by the authorities in their country. The results of this study can be seen through the Internment novel which shows that Islamophobia is characterized by racist behavior towards Muslims followed by blatant segregation of Islamic groups.