Virginia: Imam says ‘the world is a better place without’ Charlie Kirk, tears of his followers ‘make me smile’
Sep 18, 2025 5:00 pm By Robert Spencer
You know, it’s a religion of peace centered upon worship of Allah the merciful and compassionate.
“Norfolk, Virginia Friday Sermon By Imam Ismail Saleem: The World Is A Better Place Without Charlie Kirk; Seeing The Tears And Anger For Him Makes Me Smile; Those Who Empathize With His Friends And Family Are Not Good People,” MEMRI, September 12, 2025:
In his September 12, 2025 Friday sermon at Masjid William Salaam in Norfolk, VA, Imam Ismail Saleem reflected on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, calling empathy for his family and friends a “problem.” He said that those who empathize do so because “they are not good people themselves.” Saleem asked whether anyone would want Kirk’s children to continue his legacy when they grow up, and he added: “The world is a better place without him,” saying it makes him smile that Kirk is “getting what he deserves right now.” He continued to say that their tears and anger make him smile.
https://jihadwatch.org/2025/09/virginia-imam-says-the-world-is-a-better-place-without-charlie-kirk-tears-of-his-followers-make-me-smile
