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Pro-Hezbollah imam picked for Trump inauguration

Imam Husham Al-Husainy from Dearborn, Michigan, will give a blessing at President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, marking the first time a Muslim imam has participated in such a ceremony.
Husham Al-Husainy has made controversial statements, including calling Hezbollah a non-terrorist organization, and has a history of anti-Israel rhetoric.
Trump's campaign aimed to win over Arab-American voters in Michigan, with Al-Husainy publicly supporting Trump's election bid.
The inauguration will feature other faith leaders and performances, including country star Carrie Underwood, on January 20, 2025.

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Michigan Live

Trump selects Dearborn Muslim cleric for inauguration prayer

A Muslim cleric in Michigan will reportedly deliver a prayer during President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony.

1 month ago·Michigan, United States

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Frontpage Mag

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The Imam on Trump’s Inauguration Program

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Yeshiva World News

CONTRADICTORY: Trump Inauguration To Feature Yeshiva University President – And A Pro-Hezbollah Imam

The lineup for President-elect Donald Trump’s January 20 inauguration features a glaring juxtaposition of values and alliances, as Rabbi Dr. Ari Berman, president of Yeshiva University, and Imam Husham Al-Husainy, a controversial figure with ties to pro-Hezbollah activities, are slated to deliver back-to-back benedictions following Trump’s inaugural address. Berman represents the values of Yeshiva University, America’s flagship Jewish college. S…

1 month ago

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Newsmax

ZOA: Imam's Benediction Would 'Mar' Inauguration

Zionist Organization of America President Morton Klein urged President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration committee to cancel a planned benediction by Shia Iman Husham al-Husainy for his alarming history in connection with statements made about Hezbollah and Jews.

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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Haaretz

Orthodox rabbi, Muslim imam trigger social media storm ahead of Trump inauguration

The New York-based Orthodox rabbi and Michigan-based imam have proven to be controversial speaker picks – with the former criticized for previously condemning the events of January 6, and the latter for refusing to label Hezbollah as a terrorist organization

1 month ago·Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

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