Read and educate yourself on Islamophobia

Educating yourself on Islamophobia is a vital form of support, especially when there are still so many who don’t know its origins and history. For Muslims, this far-right violence may have been an initial shock, but it’s certainly not surprising given how the narrative around our communities has been shaped over the past couple of decades. I will caveat this by saying that reading a book or two is part of the work and can’t be the only thing you set out to do as your allyship.

Donate to charities and campaign groups

Another tangible way to offer your support is through donating to campaigns and charities that are doing the work in these areas all year round. In the last week or so, there have been funds set up for a local library in Liverpool that was burned down that raised £50,000 in one day for books or a carer in Middlesbrough who had his car set alight that has now raised more than £37,000 for a new car. Below are just some of the charities you can support and donate to so they can continue their work in anti-racism and migrant rights:

How to support and be allies to your Muslim loved ones, now and beyond