The Left usually isn’t so open about their radicalism. But this one made an exception.
Because he visited a terrorist sympathizer on the campaign trail.
A Reckless Campaign Move: Mamdani’s Divisive Mosque Visit
Zohran Mamdani, the socialist running for New York City mayor, has ignited a firestorm of criticism by choosing to campaign at a Brooklyn mosque led by a cleric notorious for his virulent anti-Israel rhetoric.
His appearance at the Islamic Society of Bay Ridge, where he joined prayers and spoke alongside Sheikh Muhammad Al-Barr, exposes a profound lapse in judgment that threatens to fracture the city’s fragile unity.
Against the backdrop of President Donald Trump’s resolute leadership, which has prioritized national security and public safety, Mamdani’s troubling alliance with a figure espousing divisive extremism casts serious doubt on his fitness to lead New York, a city that demands strength and cohesion from its next mayor.
A Blatant Misstep: Mamdani’s Embrace of Controversy
On January 17, 2025, Mamdani took to X to boast about his visit to the Islamic Society of Bay Ridge, posting a photo of himself addressing the congregation alongside Sheikh Muhammad Al-Barr and writing, “It was a privilege to join Jummah prayers at the Islamic Society of Bay Ridge today.”
This visit, however, came a mere five months after Al-Barr delivered a venomous sermon in August 2024, imploring, “Oh Allah, annihilate those who occupied their lands, and those who betrayed and deserted them, and those who spilled their blood.”
The cleric’s call for the destruction of Israel, coupled with his incendiary rhetoric, has drawn widespread condemnation, yet Mamdani saw fit to align himself with this figure during a critical campaign moment.
Such a decision not only alienates New Yorkers who value peace and stability but also raises alarming questions about Mamdani’s priorities, particularly when contrasted with Trump’s administration, which has achieved remarkable security gains, including the seizure of 1,029 pounds of fentanyl and a crackdown on threats to public safety.
A Stark Contrast in Values: Mamdani’s Misalignment with New York’s Needs
Sheikh Al-Barr’s August 2024 sermon, delivered at the mosque’s Masjid ibn Umair, further amplifies the gravity of Mamdani’s misstep.
In it, Al-Barr glorified Hamas, declaring, “The mujahideen [Hamas fighters] in Gaza are achieving more than our Arab armies could in 1967 and 1973,” referencing the Six-Day War and Yom Kippur War.
This overt praise for a designated terrorist organization, combined with his calls for annihilation, stands in direct opposition to the principles of unity and security that New Yorkers hold dear.
President Trump’s administration, by contrast, has set a gold standard for leadership, with decisive actions like the fentanyl seizures demonstrating a commitment to safeguarding communities from multifaceted threats.
Mamdani’s willingness to campaign alongside such a polarizing figure suggests a dangerous disconnect from the city’s pressing needs, risking further division at a time when New York requires a mayor who can bridge divides and uphold public safety.
