Controversial Sermon and Terrorist Memorial Spark Debate
A sermon calling for an Islamic state in North America by 2050 and a memorial for a slain terrorist leader draw international attention.
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In a recent development, a video of a controversial sermon delivered at the As-Sabiqun mosque in Washington, D.C., on September 11, 2026, has sparked public scrutiny. The sermon, initially streamed through the organization’s official channels, was archived by the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI), making the content accessible to a wider audience.
Call for an Islamic State by 2050
The imam of the mosque stated, ‘Our goal is to [establish] the Islamic State of North America by 2050.’ This ambitious vision aligns with demographic projections from the Pew Research Center, which suggest that by 2050, the global Muslim population will be almost equal to that of Christians, with Islam surpassing Christianity by 2070.
The imam also referred to the 9/11 attacks as a ‘joke’ and a ‘tool to go after the Muslims,’ claiming the attacks were a ‘false flag’ aimed at destabilizing the Muslim community. He added, ‘So at this time, let us build the buildup of the Islamic movement, and invite America to Islam. This is our mission.’
Memorial for a Fallen Terrorist Leader
Just two weeks after the controversial sermon, on September 25, the Hadi Institute Shiite Islamic Center in Dearborn, Michigan, hosted a memorial service for the late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed on September 27, 2024. The event featured a eulogy from an unidentified community member, who stated, ‘yes, we do definitely miss our dear Sayyid, but we tell our dear Sayyid that the martyred Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah is even stronger and his message lives on forever.’
The speaker also addressed critics who label Nasrallah a terrorist, asserting, ‘We are not scared of you … We know who the true terrorists are. The terrorists are the ones who bomb children. The terrorists are the ones who commit a genocide. And we are not scared, and we are proud to say Hassan Nasrallah is our leader and the person we look up to because he was the one who stood up for the oppressed.’
Nasrallah, during his 32-year tenure as the Secretary-General of Hezbollah, was linked to numerous acts of terrorism, including the 1994 AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires, which killed 85 people. His leadership also saw Hezbollah’s involvement in cross-border rocket strikes, military provocations, and support for the Assad regime in Syria. Nasrallah was officially designated a Specially Designated Global Terrorist by the United States, and Hezbollah remains a designated terrorist organization by multiple international entities.
Source: The Gateway Pundit
