There are quite a few differences between Shi'ites and Sunnis and Sufis, but it still makes sense to talk about Islamophobia.

Keith commented on the fact members of one religious community come in large numbers to live in Britain, and contrasted that with the fact that large numbers of members of another religious minority feel compelled to flee as refugees from various other countries. He suggested that this difference supports the view that persecution of religious minorities is not a major feature of Britain today. I cannot see why that should open him to hostile attacks, even by people who disagreed with his conclusion.