This study examines the traces of Western philosophy in the media's discourse on Islamophobia. Islamophobia, a form of discrimination against Muslims, has become prevalent since the September 11 attacks. While it is often attributed to theological reasons, the study reveals that it has philosophical foundations with a longer history than theological ones. The media plays a crucial role in spreading and reinforcing this fear and prejudice. The study uses document analysis to show that the Islamophobic discourses produced by Western mainstream media organizations are similar to those found in Western philosophy, particularly in medieval and contemporary Western thought. These discourses often depict Islam as a "religion of the sword" and associate it with orientalist images. The study traces the historical development of these negative perceptions from the pre-Islamic period to the present, highlighting the influence of Christian-Western thought and its impact on media representations of Islam and Muslims. The analysis reveals that the media's portrayal of Islam and Muslims is shaped by a combination of economic, political, and ideological factors, contributing to a persistent and widespread Islamophobia.This study examines the traces of Western philosophy in the media's discourse on Islamophobia. Islamophobia, a form of discrimination against Muslims, has become prevalent since the September 11 attacks. While it is often attributed to theological reasons, the study reveals that it has philosophical foundations with a longer history than theological ones. The media plays a crucial role in spreading and reinforcing this fear and prejudice. The study uses document analysis to show that the Islamophobic discourses produced by Western mainstream media organizations are similar to those found in Western philosophy, particularly in medieval and contemporary Western thought. These discourses often depict Islam as a "religion of the sword" and associate it with orientalist images. The study traces the historical development of these negative perceptions from the pre-Islamic period to the present, highlighting the influence of Christian-Western thought and its impact on media representations of Islam and Muslims. The analysis reveals that the media's portrayal of Islam and Muslims is shaped by a combination of economic, political, and ideological factors, contributing to a persistent and widespread Islamophobia.