Nihad Awad

National Executive Director, Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the largest Muslim civil rights & advocacy org. in the US. T=mine.

[CAIR National @CAIRNational]

The growing obsession with American Muslims exhibited by President Trump and various other politicians is a sign of political desperation and deep insecurity. American Muslims make up a small percentage of our nation's population, yet they have occupied nearly 100 percent of their attention.

Why?

Desperate politicians want to scapegoat American Muslims to distract the public from their own failures on real issues like rising inflation and the cost-of-living crisis.

Anti-Muslim extremists who hate America's diversity want to stop American Muslims from playing an increasingly positive and prominent role in public life.

Anti-Palestinian extremists want to use Islamophobia to silence American Muslims who oppose the waste of taxpayer dollars on endless wars and on Israel's human rights abuses.

None of these groups care if their cynical hatred inspires more violence against their fellow Americans, like the deadly attack on the Islamic Center of San Diego, the firebombing of mosques in Minnesota, and the stabbing of a six-year-old Palestinian Muslim child Wadea Al Fayoume outside of Chicago. But we are confident that all of these hateful voices will ultimately fail.

President Trump can mock the name Muhammad all he wants, but it will not change the fact that the name Muhammad is mentioned with respect across our nation and will be mentioned with respect long after he leaves office and long after anti-Muslim hysteria joins anti-Catholic hysteria in the dustbin of history, God willing.

Americans named Muhammad will continue to contribute to our nation as doctors, entrepreneurs, elected officials, and more.

Americans of all backgrounds will continue to honor Muhammad Ali as one of the greatest athletes of conscience of all time.

The U.S. Supreme Court will continue to identify Prophet Muhammad as one of history's great lawgivers.

And American Muslims will continue to proudly practice their faith, treat their neighbors well, and advocate for causes of justice, all inspired by the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, may peace and blessings be upon him.

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[Nihad Awad @NihadAwad]

What George W. Bush got right after 9/11 https://t.co/mgWDVfuqyT

[Nihad Awad @NihadAwad]

No decent public servant should use language that promotes prejudice or division.
Such rhetoric falls far below the standard Americans should expect from their leaders.

[Nihad Awad @NihadAwad]

@AberKawas @kthalps Mabrook!

[Nihad Awad @NihadAwad]

Alhamdullilah. الحمد لله
Congratulations! Darializa Chevalier, 32 yrs old, a proud Muslim, has just secured victory in the congressional primary for New York’s 13th District. InshaAllah, she is on her way to becoming the sixth Muslim member of Congress!
#FreePalestine

[CAIR National @CAIRNational]

We welcome this strong, principled letter from 119 Members of Congress. American Muslims serve this nation in every capacity and are entitled to the same constitutional protections as every other community. We thank the Members of Congress who stood up today against discrimination and against legislation that stigmatizes Muslims for practicing their faith.

The so‑called ‘Sharia‑Free America Caucus’ is not a serious policy effort. It is an anti‑Muslim hate group and election‑year distraction masquerading as a congressional caucus. Its proposals are rooted in Islamophobic conspiracy theories, not any legitimate legislative need. Congress is right to reject attempts to single out American Muslims and undermine our Constitution.

In championing this letter U.S. Representatives @RepJamesClyburn, @RepAndreCarson, @rosadelauro, @RepHankJohnson, @RepRoKhanna, @RepJerryNadler, and U.S. Senator @ChrisVanHollen – and the 113 other Members of Congress who joined them – have demonstrated principled leadership making it clear message that this anti‑Muslim hate caucus has no place in Congress.

[Nihad Awad @NihadAwad]

Thank you, @RepThomasMassie for your courage. There should an investigation and accountability. Those heroes deserve justice and recognition by our nation.

[Alex Jones @RealAlexJones]

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[CAIR National @CAIRNational]

To God we belong, and to God we return. We have learned from @CAIRSanDiego that at least one person was killed by a shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego today. May Allah grant him the highest rank of Paradise and protect everyone from harm.

No one should ever fear for their safety while attending prayers or studying at an elementary school. We are working to learn more about this incident and we encourage everyone to keep this community in your prayers.

[Nicholas Kristof @NickKristof]

This is a hard article to read, but I hope you'll do so. I've spent some time reporting on widespread rape and other sexual violence of Palestinian male and female prisoners by Israeli authorities, and the article is now published. The assault victims were warned not to give speak of what they endured -- they were sometimes told they would be killed or raped if they gave interviews -- but they found the courage to do so. One man described being raped three times in a single day in Israeli prison, the third time after he tried to protest. A young woman said the guards would come in at the beginning of each shift and strip her naked and abuse her. Another reported that she was shown photos of herself being raped and warned they would be released unless she cooperated with Israeli intelligence. Even three children who had been detained told me they had been sexually abused. Look, whatever our position on the Middle East, we should be able to agree on being anti-rape. Sexual assaults were horrific when Israeli women were targeted on Oct. 7, and they're equally horrific when Israeli authorities use them against Palestinians day after day after day. We should be able to find common ground in opposing rape. Here's a gift link to the article: https://t.co/aMMHId49OO

[Nihad Awad @NihadAwad]

Tonight, humanity can sleep peacefully after the meltdown.

[Nihad Awad @NihadAwad]

Threatening to wipe out an entire civilization is beyond reckless — leaders across the spectrum are calling it “evil,” “madness,” and a “pre‑admission of genocide.” America does not speak in the language of annihilation. This rhetoric must be condemned, loudly and immediately.

[Nihad Awad @NihadAwad]

@FmrRepMTG @mtgreenee I must give credit where credit is due. Thank you for this courageous, principled position. We need to wake up to the madness.

[CAIR National @CAIRNational]

President Trump’s deranged mocking of Islam and his threats to attack civilian infrastructure in Iran are reckless, dangerous, and indicative of a mindset that shows indifference to human life and contempt for religious beliefs. 

These statements are not made in a vacuum. They follow a long pattern of anti-Muslim rhetoric and policies that have dehumanized Muslims at home and abroad. The casual use of ‘Praise be to Allah’ in the context of violent threats reflects a disturbing willingness to weaponize religious language while simultaneously denigrating Islam and its followers.

Congress must not remain on vacation while the President openly promises to commit war crimes that could trigger even more regional and global conflict. Lawmakers have a duty to reconvene and to reassert their authority over matters of war and peace and to ensure that no president can unilaterally drag our nation into war.

[Nihad Awad @NihadAwad]

The case was not made that Iran posed an imminent threat to the security of the US.
Many believe that unfortunately America’s son and daughters are dying for the sake of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, and the Epstine class, not for the sake of America.

[Nihad Awad @NihadAwad]

let’s reflect on what God tells us about the universe and ourselves.
“We will show them Our signs in the universe and within themselves until it becomes clear to them that this ˹Quran˺ is the truth. Is it not enough that your Lord is a Witness over all things?”�Quran 41:53
#NASA

[Nihad Awad @NihadAwad]

Some push humanity to the farthest reaches of space. Others drag us back into humanity’s darkest ages of war and destruction.
@NASA #ARTEMIS2 #peace

[Nihad Awad @NihadAwad]

@realDonaldTrump
Heed Joe Kent’s call to end the war on Iran now. Resist the Israeli pressure and put America first.

[Joe Kent @joekent16jan19]

After much reflection, I have decided to resign from my position as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, effective today.

I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby.

It has been an honor serving under @POTUS and @DNIGabbard and leading the professionals at NCTC.

May God bless America.

[Nihad Awad @NihadAwad]

Reminder, Israel has killed more than 70,000 Palestinians, injured many more, mostly children and women using American supplied weapons, and paid by American tax dollars.
#SOTU

[Nihad Awad @NihadAwad]

The first duty of the American government is protect its citizens.
Except of they’re killed by the state of Israel or by Israeli settlers.
#SOTU
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Family of Palestinian-American Teen Fatally Shot by an Israeli Settler Demand Accountability