This study shows how the burning of the Quran in Malmö and Rinkeby, Stockholm has affected the religion education in upper secondary school. It also prevents how RE teachers works against islamophobia. This study is based through a qualitative method of semi-structed interviews. The five RE teachers who has been interviewed works in upper secondary school that is characterized by multiculturalism. Two of them are from the city of Malmö while the rest are from Stockholm. Four out of five RE Teachers agree about that the burning of Quran has affected their RE. The study has also highlighted how different didactic methods can be used to counter islamophobia. The study shows that the main didactic tool for counteracting islamophobia according to the RE teachers is through discussion. In order to create understanding and acceptance among the students. The study also shows that the RE teachers has a intercultural approach when they teach in class.