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

Joined October 2011
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Nihad Awad retweeted
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.
Today, I joined @ChrisVanHollen, @RepAndreCarson, @RosaDeLauro, @RepHankJohnson, @RepRoKhanna, and @RepJerryNadler in leading 119 Democrats in a letter condemning the Anti-Muslim Sharia Free Caucus. Religious discrimination has no place anywhere, and in Congress, there ought to be no place for anti-Muslim legislation that discriminates against the faith tradition of American Muslims. As Democrats from many different faiths, we know that our faith calls on us to uphold the dignity and humanity for all. No one should be targeted or live in fear for practicing their faith.
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Thank you, @RepThomasMassie for your courage. There should an investigation and accountability. Those heroes deserve justice and recognition by our nation.
🚨A MASSIVE POLITICAL EARTHQUAKE JUST HAPPENED!🚨 ►Congressman Massie Just Called For An Official Investigation Into Israel's False Flag Attack On America's Most Decorated Ship- The USS Liberty- On The 59th Anniversary Of The War Crime! ►In This Historic Report, Watch Cong. Massie Address The Key Issue In Context With Israel's Current Attempts To Pass Congressional Legislation Effectively Turning Our Military & Intel Agencies Over To Them! ►PLUS, Former US Defense Intelligence Agency Lieutenant Colonel Ivan Raiklin & The Head Of The USS Liberty Survivor Association Phil Tourney Give Their Takes Live From Capitol Hill! @PhilPhiltourney @IvanRaiklin @AJNlive 🔴WATCH ALEX JONES LIVE RIGHT NOW: x.com/i/broadcasts/1AGRnnpgy…
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Nihad Awad retweeted
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.
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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: nytimes.com/2026/05/11/opini…
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Tonight, humanity can sleep peacefully after the meltdown.
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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.
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Nihad Awad retweeted
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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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 democracynow.org/2026/2/23/h… Family of Palestinian-American Teen Fatally Shot by an Israeli Settler Demand Accountability
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Scapegoating the Somali American community and denigrating their culture is bigotry. #SOTU2026
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Depicting the Obamas as apes is naked racism. This is dehumanization with a violent history—and it’s being amplified by the US President. When he spreads racist propaganda, he signals who is acceptable to target. This is disgraceful, and must be condemned without excuses.
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Israel is intensifying its genocide in Gaza, killing 32 Palestinians in a single day — most of them women and children — as entire families are wiped out under relentless strikes with total impunity and disregard for human lives. #GazaGenocide
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Today’s assault on Rep. Ilhan Omar is outrageous. Targeting an elected official with violence is an attack on every community that believes in safety, dignity, and democratic participation. This is what happens when you put a target recklessly on the backs of all Somali Americans
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In an age of noise and division, we honor Dr. King not by remembering his words, but by living them. Justice requires courage and moral clarity. Our nation still has a dream to fulfill — and it begins with each of us choosing love over fear. #MLKDay
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Imam Khalid Latif just delivered a profound prayer at Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration as the first Muslim mayor of New York city.
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Zohran Mamdani taking his oath on the #Quran is a powerful reminder of America’s commitment to religious freedom. It reflects the reality that public service is open to people of all faiths. It’s a moment of pride for Muslims who see themselves represented in civic leadership.
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