A Muslim cleric who has declined to label Hezbollah a terrorist organization and has faced criticism for past statements has been selected to deliver a benediction at President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration next week.








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Trump selects Dearborn Muslim cleric for inauguration prayer

The Middle East Forum, a conservative nonprofit focused on Islamic issues, has described Al-Husainy as “a radical anti-Semitic, pro-Hezbollah Shia imam” with “a significant history of extremism.”

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Imam who refused to call Hezbollah a terrorist organization scheduled to deliver a benediction at Trump’s 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

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

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

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In a pretty recent development it has been known that a controversial Muslim cleric who had eventually praised Iran and refused to call Hezbollah a terrorist organization has been now tapped to deliver benediction at the inauguration of US President- elect Donald Trump.

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Controversial Muslim cleric who praised Iran and refused to call Hezbollah a terrorist organization tapped to deliver benediction at Donald Trump’s inauguration

Heads of state from undemocratic countries at the inauguration of the US president - that has never happened before. Trump breaks with tradition: excerpts from his invitation list.

Staatschefs aus undemokratischen Staaten bei der Amtseinführung des US-Präsidenten – das gab es bisher nicht. Trump bricht mit der Tradition: Auszüge aus seiner Einladungsliste.

Trump bricht mit Einladungsliste alte Tradition - und zeigt seine radikale Geisteshaltung

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Trump breaks old tradition with invitation list - and shows his radical mindset

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.

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ZOA: Imam's Benediction Would 'Mar' Inauguration

In a significant diplomatic move, a Muslim cleric from the United States (US) Michigan has been selected to deliver a benediction at President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration on January 20. Husham Al-Husainy, the imam of the Karbalaa Islamic Educational Center in Dearborn, Mich., is among four religious leaders listed in an Inauguration Day program, who are scheduled to speak immediately after Trump’s address, New York Posted reported…

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Imam who refused to condemn Hezbollah chosen for Trump inauguration

A Muslim-American imam is expected to attend the inauguration ceremony of President-elect Donald Trump, set to take place on 20 January. The ceremony will mark the start of Donald Trump's second time serving as US president following his election win in November, which saw him beat out current Vice President Kamala Harris. Husham Al-Husainy, the Iraq-American director of the Karbala Islamic Education Centre in Dearborn, Michigan, will reportedly…

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US imam Husham Al-Husainy 'to speak at Trump inauguration'

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What’s Going On? Pro-Hezbollah Imam Set to Give Benediction at Trump’s Inauguration

In historic first, imam to join pastor and rabbi in delivering prayers at presidential inauguration; choice of Husham al-Husainy sparks controversy over past statements, including support for Hezbollah.

Pro-Hezbollah imam picked for Trump inauguration

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