A Muslim man was severely injured after being stabbed multiple times by a suspect in Utah, USA, who targeted him due to his religious beliefs.The incident occurred at the Valley Fair Mall in West Valley City on Monday.According to court records, the suspect, Peter Michael Larsen (48), admitted to intending to kill Muslims and posed a public safety threat.Bystanders pinned the attacker to the ground before police arrived.The victim, a Muslim kiosk worker, sustained critical injuries with multiple stab wounds and was hospitalized in critical condition.A GoFundMe page was set up for his medical treatment.Authorities linked the attack to rising Islamophobia, citing recent incidents like a 2023 stabbing of a child and a 2026 mosque shooting.Muslim advocacy groups condemned the violence, highlighting systemic discrimination against Muslims in the US.The suspect faces attempted murder charges and is currently jailed pending investigation.