Muslim Faith Leaders Endorse Kamala Harris Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict

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In an open letter shared first with NBC News, a group of 25 imams has endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, providing her with much-needed support from a community that has grown frustrated with the administration's handling of the Israel-Hamas war. As Harris ramps up efforts to win back disaffected Muslim voters, the endorsement represents a critical boost, especially in battleground states like Michigan, where the Muslim and Arab vote could play a decisive role.

 

Muslim and Arab voters have expressed significant anger toward the Biden administration for its continued support of Israel’s actions in Gaza. However, the imams who signed the letter argue that, despite these frustrations, supporting Harris is still the best choice. They emphasize that Muslim voters must make logical voting decisions, writing that backing Harris “far outweighs the harms of the other options.” The imams also described Harris as “a committed ceasefire candidate” and highlighted her as the best option for ending the violence in Gaza and Lebanon.

 

The letter warns against supporting former President Donald Trump, whom they consider a threat to the Muslim community. “Knowingly enabling someone like Donald Trump to return to office, whether by voting directly for him or for a third-party candidate, is both a moral and a strategic failure,” they wrote. They cautioned that in swing states, a vote for a third-party candidate could lead to Trump winning the state and potentially the election.

 

The imams also noted Trump’s “well-documented history of harming our communities and country” and urged Muslim voters not to let high emotions dictate their decisions in a way that would harm the community. They emphasized the need to act responsibly, stating, “We have a responsibility, an Amana, not to place our community in harm’s way.”

 

The endorsement is significant given that Harris has struggled to gain prominent allies within the Muslim community. Many Muslim organizations and leaders have either withheld their endorsements or supported anti-war third-party candidates like Jill Stein and Cornel West. Other groups have even launched movements like Abandon Harris, aimed at punishing Democrats for their staunch backing of Israel. Some critics have accused Harris of abandoning the Muslim and Arab American community, pointing to instances such as the denial of a Palestinian speaker at the Democratic National Convention and the 700,000 voters who cast “uncommitted” ballots in protest of President Joe Biden’s policies during the Democratic primaries.

 

Mohamed Elsanousi, a Muslim community leader who helped organize the pro-Harris letter, emphasized that most of the 25 signatories are permanent imams with sizable congregations, including some in swing states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and North Carolina. He expressed hope that the letter would encourage conflicted Muslim voters to feel more comfortable voting for Harris, despite opposition from some prominent Muslim voices. “I am really hopeful that with this letter a lot of people will change their minds,” Elsanousi said. “The momentum [for Harris] in the community is growing.”

 

This endorsement follows Harris’s recent outreach efforts, including a meeting with Muslim community leaders in Michigan and a virtual event addressed by her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, aimed at boosting Muslim voter turnout. Her national security adviser also met with Arab and Muslim community leaders in Washington. Nasrina Bargzie, the director of Muslim and Arab American outreach for the Harris campaign, reiterated Harris’s commitment to winning over every voter and uniting the country. She added that Harris had consistently supported the country’s diverse Muslim community, working to ensure that they live free from “the hateful policies of the Trump administration.”

 

Based on a report from NBC News 2024-10-08

 

 

 

[spidermike007]

As well they should, it is well known that Trump is an unconditional supporter of Israel and a racist, so the idea of clearing Palestine completely off the map appears to be something that appeals to him. With Harris there will be a more humanitarian approach, and hopefully she will be willing to push back against extremist and genocidal Israeli policy. 

 

Don't get started with any nonsense here, I hate Hamas, and Hezbollah, and terrorists, but there has to be a limit as to how many women and children Israel is willing to kill to achieve a result. There's also a major question about whether or not any long-term results can be achieved through their current actions and wars. 

[300sd]

4 hours ago, Social Media said:

Mohamed Elsanousi, a Muslim community leader who helped organize the pro-Harris letter, emphasized that most of the 25 signatories are permanent imams with sizable congregations

Just wondering how these "imams" with their sizable congregations reacted to the October 7 terrorist attach from Gaza. With deafening silence perhaps. Part of the silent majority!

[JonnyF]

4 hours ago, Social Media said:

The letter warns against supporting former President Donald Trump, whom they consider a threat to the Muslim community. “Knowingly enabling someone like Donald Trump to return to office, whether by voting directly for him or for a third-party candidate, is both a moral and a strategic failure,” they wrote. They cautioned that in swing states, a vote for a third-party candidate could lead to Trump winning the state and potentially the election.

 

In other words, Trump will stand up to them and their rampant anti-semitism. 

 

Unlike Harris, who will appease and enable them.

[300sd]

2 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Don't get started with any nonsense here, I hate Hamas, and Hezbollah, and terrorists, but there has to be a limit as to how many women and children Israel is willing to kill to achieve a result. There's also a major question about whether or not any long-term results can be achieved through their current actions and wars. 

"To achieve a result." Reminds me of what Ilhan Omar said about 9/11. "Some people did something."

[jippytum]

It is noticable how  Muslim  people are having an increased voice in western politics

[RichardColeman]

1 hour ago, jippytum said:

It is noticable how  Muslim  people are having an increased voice in western politics

Political islam is the biggest threat to UK politics

[mdr224]

Not sure how many muslims are in michigan but that state better be red if they hope to save their auto industry. The world will be wrecked under harris

[mdr224]

9 minutes ago, RichardColeman said:

Political islam is the biggest threat to UK politics

Liberals here cant seem to learn from the UKs mistakes. That includes alot of british here

[Eric Loh]

26 minutes ago, mdr224 said:

Not sure how many muslims are in michigan but that state better be red if they hope to save their auto industry. The world will be wrecked under harris

Wasn't Michigan red before and Trump failed to remake Michigan economy as promised? History cast doubt on him again with his auto industry promise this time. 

[mdr224]

6 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

Wasn't Michigan red before and Trump failed to remake Michigan economy as promised? History cast doubt on him again with his auto industry promise this time. 

We already know your agenda. youd like to see chinas car factories in mexico put americas auto companies out of business mr. Chinaman

[OneManShow]

"Democracy", a fancy magical word 🤔 that motivates people to vote. 

[simple1]

3 hours ago, JonnyF said:

 

In other words, Trump will stand up to them and their rampant anti-semitism. 

 

Unlike Harris, who will appease and enable them.

 

What has trump actually achieved to reach a peace agreement between Palestinians and Israel - Nothing. There are now 700,000 Israelis illegally settled in the West Bank making it impossible for a Two state solution. What Hamas did was evil, so is the Israeli killing and destruction in Gaza. Again what has trump achieved except bribing Arab countries to sign up for the Abraham Accords which delivered nothing for the Palestinians.  US policy is in a deep dark place regards Palestinians.

[mdr224]

7 minutes ago, simple1 said:

 

What has trump actually achieved to reach a peace agreement between Palestinians and Israel - Nothing. There are now 700,000 Israelis illegally settled in the West Bank making it impossible for a Two state solution. What Hamas did was evil, so is the Israeli killing and destruction in Gaza. Again what has trump achieved except bribing Arab countries to sign up for the Abraham Accords which delivered nothing for the Palestinians.  US policy is in a deep dark place regards Palestinians.

He did a lot more for israel than biden or obama did. Seems like things in the middle east went to <deleted> after he wasnt in office anymore. The whole world went to <deleted>

[simple1]

1 minute ago, mdr224 said:

He did a lot more for israel than biden or obama did

 

Such as?

[Eric Loh]

4 minutes ago, mdr224 said:

He did a lot more for israel than biden or obama did. Seems like things in the middle east went to <deleted> after he wasnt in office anymore. The whole world went to <deleted>

He did recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital that created more animosity with the Palestine and Muslims in the region. Then there was the Jared Jushner's Middle East real estate plan. Sure Trump did a lot and all damaging. 

[Chomper Higgot]

3 hours ago, jippytum said:

It is noticable how  Muslim  people are having an increased voice in western politics

All citizens get a vote.

 

 

[Rimmer]

An off topic meme has been removed

[mokwit]

10 minutes ago, simple1 said:

 

Such as?

Aqueducts, sanitation, roads, irrigation - I could go on.

[Trippy]

Just have to add one line to their chant:

 

Death to Israel!  Death to America!  Vote Kamala!

 

 

[mokwit]

10 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

All citizens get a vote.

 

 

Which is why you should restrict immigration from countries where the prevalent ideology is incompatible with a secular democracy.

[simple1]

1 hour ago, mokwit said:

created and  - I could go on.

 

New reconstruction projects created and funded exceeding prior administration allocations and specifically authorised by trump? If so where and links.

Edited October 8 by simple1

[mokwit]

3 minutes ago, simple1 said:

links.

 

[Nick Carter icp]

8 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

As well they should, it is well known that Trump is an unconditional supporter of Israel and a racist, so the idea of clearing Palestine completely off the map appears to be something that appeals to him. With Harris there will be a more humanitarian approach, and hopefully she will be willing to push back against extremist and genocidal Israeli policy. 

 

Don't get started with any nonsense here, I hate Hamas, and Hezbollah, and terrorists, but there has to be a limit as to how many women and children Israel is willing to kill to achieve a result. There's also a major question about whether or not any long-term results can be achieved through their current actions and wars. 

 

   As an American whose Country is responsible for about 300 000 civilians deaths in Iraq , you cannot be too critical of Israel for killing a mere 20 000 civilians 

[spidermike007]

12 hours ago, mdr224 said:

We already know your agenda. youd like to see chinas car factories in mexico put americas auto companies out of business mr. Chinaman

We all know how intolerant you are of criticism of your political master. Being a devotee of his requires your level of fealty. @Eric Loh was making a good point about Trump's failed policies and broken promises. Can't handle it? 

[spidermike007]

8 hours ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   As an American whose Country is responsible for about 300 000 civilians deaths in Iraq , you cannot be too critical of Israel for killing a mere 20 000 civilians 

The correct figure was 42,000 before the invasion of Lebanon. Carry on. 

[spidermike007]

10 hours ago, mokwit said:

Which is why you should restrict immigration from countries where the prevalent ideology is incompatible with a secular democracy.

I agree. If you talking about the security of a nation you need to be able to keep track of troublemakers and while they're at it they should definitely ban the the niqab and burqa. Both are offensive, and both show a deliberate unwillingness to assimilate. It might work back in your home nation, and it might have worked 700 years ago, but it doesn't work today not in the West. 

 

I believe immigration policy should be reformed to the point where it should be staged, and all Muslim families should show a willingness to assimilate. I also believe that families with Muslim daughters who are teenagers can start by proving that they have participated in a bikini contest, and for teenage boys they must show a burden of proof that they're not affiliated with any of the local madrasas of extremist Imans. 

 

In all nations should impose a complete ban on every immigrant of the Wahhabi faith, sorry you are just not allowed. 

 

Edited October 8 by spidermike007

[connda]

Muslim Faith Leaders Endorse Kamala Harris Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict

 

Sure - of course they do. 

Hey, I know.  Send some more 2000 lb bombs to drop on Palestinian and Lebanese Arabs. 

[Nick Carter icp]

16 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

The correct figure was 42,000 before the invasion of Lebanon. Carry on. 

 

   Yes, 20 000 civilians and 20 000 Hamas terrorists , that is why I wrote 20 000 civilians and not 42 0000 people 

    (All rough figures, no need to correct me and write the exact figures)