“Islam is a religion built on migration”: NYC Mayor Mamdani invokes Prophet Muhammad’s hijrah while speaking on immigration
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani sparked debate by referencing Islamic history, specifically the Hijrah, to advocate for compassionate US immigration policies. He highlighted Prophet Muhammad's journey as a lesson in welcoming strangers, linking it to NYC's sanctuary status and shared moral values across faiths.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani sparked debate by referencing Islamic history, specifically the Hijrah, to advocate for compassionate US immigration policies. He highlighted Prophet Muhammad's journey as a lesson in welcoming strangers, linking it to NYC's sanctuary status and shared moral values across faiths.
