Emboldened Islamists Call for Theocracy in America
by Martha Lee and Benjamin Baird
August 2, 2019
The Muslim Ummah of North America (MUNA) held its 2019 annual convention on July 5-7 in Philadelphia. Just as with last year's conference — also held in the nation's birthplace — there was no shortage of extremist speakers sharing the podium. But in contrast to 2018, this time the focus was squarely on the Islamist charge into the political sphere. Speakers claimed that Islam required believers to gain political power, impose an Islamic doctrine on America, and fundamentally reshape American society.
Ayman Hammous, executive director of the Muslim American Society (MAS, the American affiliate of the Muslim Brotherhood), stated that "Islam is needed at the spiritual level, at the social level, at the political level." Movita Johnson-Harrell, a state representative from Pennsylvania, called on Muslims to "occupy every space of this world." Nihad Awad, co-founder of the Hamas-backed group Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), told convention participants that it is their "duty as Muslims" to engage in civil and political advocacy. "Our faith is based on action," Awad proclaimed, arguing that Muslims on the political sidelines are not "true believers." Georgia state senator Sheikh Rahman urged Muslims to get involved in local politics, insisting that "they have the responsibility" and should do "what is right for this country."
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