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US Mosque/Imam Quotes and Messages on the Recent Iran-Israel-US War (late 2025–early 2026)
Drawn from verified sermons, memorials, podcasts, and posts (primarily MEMRI translations, Fox News reporting, and direct footage from sources like YouTube/Instagram).

Focus is on in-person sermons, khutbas, or direct messages to US followers.

Ordered by aggregation volume (most repeated/cited across reports, videos, and posts first).
Location Imam / Scholar Quote / Message
Dearborn, MI (multiple Shiite sites: Hadi Institute, Islamic House of Wisdom) Imam Usama Abdulghani (Hadi Institute/Light of Guidance) "Iran has been waiting for the mother of all battles for 47 years... the empire [US] is now right outside the door." Urged "clarification jihad" to convert Americans before Mahdi returns; post-Khamenei death: "We offer condolences... and congratulations on this ultimate honor... after 86 years of Jihad in the way of Allah."
Dearborn, MI (multiple Shiite sites: Hadi Institute, Islamic House of Wisdom) Imam Mohammad Ali Elahi (Islamic House of Wisdom, also Imams Council of Michigan) "I know that you [Khamenei] love to end this life this way – to be killed by the most wretched hands on earth... after 86 years – with martyrdom... Nothing can be more than this." Called US strikes "illegal war" based on "lies," accused US of "Netanyahu first" over "America First," and "war against justice, morality, legality, truth."
Plano/Richmond, TX (EPIC Masjid and other Shiite centers) Imam Dr. Yasir Qadhi (EPIC Masjid) Told Muslims to "side with Iran over the US and Israel"; accused Israel of being a “blood thirsty, colonialist settler enterprise” committing “genocide”; called on followers to stand against the “kaffir” (non-believers).
Plano/Richmond, TX (EPIC Masjid and other Shiite centers) Scholar Hamza Sodagar (Texas mosque memorial) Khamenei wanted Islam to "grow within the United States by the hands of those who live here"; "If the infidels don’t have an issue with you, you’re doing something wrong... God prefers the mujahideen – be among them"; now follow new leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
Northern Virginia (Shiite mosque, unnamed imam) Anonymous local Shiite imam Closed Friday prayer with "May Allah destroy all the nonbelievers – or kafiroon or munafiqoon" (referring to hypocrites/non-Muslims). Displayed photos of Khamenei with Hamas/Hezbollah leaders.
Orlando, FL (Shiite mosque) Scholar Ibrahim Yassine Congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei on becoming Supreme Leader; called Trump "a stupid and crazy man, surrounded by thugs and smugglers, while Khamenei did nothing bad to anyone, everybody loved him."
National / podcast influence (Yaqeen Institute, widely followed by US Muslims) Imam Dr. Omar Suleiman "Israel's end is near"; discussed "the current situation of Iran and Israel" and "what will happen in the near future" in context of US involvement; "We ask Allah to allow the plots of the oppressor [Israel] to backfire."

Notes on aggregation and sourcing:
(1: Dearborn entries dominate (repeated in Fox, MEMRI clips, social posts, and council statements) due to high visibility and Iranian-linked networks.
(2: Texas follows closely (Qadhi's sermon went viral).
(3: Virginia/Orlando are single but directly tied to war escalation.
(4: Peace-oriented statements (e.g., some Imams Council calls for ceasefire) exist but are lower-volume and less aggregated in radical-leaning reports.
(5: No major Sunni mosque examples surfaced at this scale; focus is Shiite/pro-Iran networks active since Oct 2025 escalation.
(6: These reflect public sermons/podcasts, not private views.
● No images or visual media were part of the verified sermon/podcast record for this aggregation.

US Sunni Mosque/Imam Responses on the Recent Iran-Israel-US War (late 2025–early 2026)
Drawn from verified sermons, CAIR statements, khutbas, and podcasts (CAIR, Yaqeen Institute, EPIC Masjid, and mainstream reporting).

Focus is on in-person sermons/khutbas or direct messages to US followers.

Sunni responses show lower aggregation volume than Shiite networks; emphasis is on ceasefire, anti-intervention, and Muslim unity rather than pro-Iran eschatology.

Location / Organization Imam / Leader Quote / Message
National (CAIR – Council on American-Islamic Relations) CAIR National Leadership (incl. Edward Ahmed Mitchell, Jaylani Hussein, Christine Mohamed) "The Trump administration has completed its transformation into the Bush administration by starting another unnecessary, unjustified and unconstitutional regime-change war in the Middle East under pressure from the Israeli government." Urged Congress to end the war immediately; called strikes "illegal and for Israel’s benefit." (Multiple press releases/statements Feb-Mar 2026).
Corona, CA (Islamic Society of Corona-Norco Masjid) Hussam Ayloush (CAIR-LA Executive Director) Friday khutbah discussed "the true motivation behind the U.S.’ involvement in Israel’s illegal and unjust war on Iran." Condemned US strikes as unjustified aggression. (Mar 2026 sermon).
Plano, TX (EPIC Masjid) Imam Dr. Yasir Qadhi "Iran vs. Israel – Should We Remain Neutral?" As Sunni Muslims, acknowledged "severe disagreements" with Iran but framed the war in context of not staying neutral on oppression; urged clarity on US/Israel actions. (June 2025 sermon, echoed in 2026 war discussions).
National / podcast influence (Yaqeen Institute) Imam Dr. Omar Suleiman "Israel’s end is near"; "How the Plot of Israel Will Backfire"; discussed "the current situation of Iran and Israel" and urged Muslims to process via Qur’an guidance on conflicts between Muslims, fitrah, and Allah’s Names. "Multiple things can be true at once." (Multiple khutbas/podcasts Mar 2026).
Michigan (Imams Council of Michigan – mixed Sunni/Shiite participation) Imams Council Leadership (Sunni-inclusive) Called for immediate ceasefire and end to US strikes; "We call on Trump... to stop this war today." Stated belief that Iran is not violent and does not have nuclear weapons. (Mar 2026 joint statement/event).
Direct Comparison: Sunni vs. Shiite US Mosque/Imam Responses
(A: Shiite responses – high aggregation in Dearborn/Texas Shiite centers – focused on pro-Iran martyrdom praise, apocalyptic "mother of all battles," "clarification jihad," and explicit anti-US eschatology.)

(B: Sunni responses – lower volume, mainstream orgs like CAIR/Yaqeen – focused on anti-war ceasefire calls, condemnation of US "regime-change" for Israel, and cautious Muslim unity without Khamenei martyrdom celebrations or Mahdi rhetoric.)

● Key differences in messaging:

1: Shiite: Celebratory martyrdom for Khamenei ("ultimate honor... 86 years of Jihad"); calls to "side with Iran" and convert Americans.

2: Sunni: Political condemnation of US/Israel strikes as "illegal/unjustified"; no praise for Iranian regime theology.

3: Shiite: Explicit "destroy nonbelievers" prayers and conspiracy-laden sermons (US as "devil-worshippers").

4: Sunni: Qur’anic guidance on intra-Muslim conflict; acknowledge "severe disagreements" with Iran while opposing external aggression.

5: Aggregation: Shiite sermons dominate MEMRI/Fox clips; Sunni via CAIR statements and broad podcasts.

6: Overall tone: Shiite more theological/pro-resistance axis; Sunni more policy-focused/anti-interventionist.

● Notes: Sunni leaders (e.g., CAIR, Suleiman, Qadhi) represent the vast majority of US mosques.

Peace-oriented calls exist on both sides but Sunni avoid Iran-specific jihad narratives.
These reflect public statements only.

Location	Imam / Scholar	Quote / Message
Dearborn, MI (multiple Shiite sites: Hadi Institute, Islamic House of Wisdom)	Imam Usama Abdulghani (Hadi Institute/Light of Guidance)	"Iran has been waiting for the mother of all battles for 47 years... the empire [US] is now right outside the door." Urged "clarification jihad" to convert Americans before Mahdi returns; post-Khamenei death: "We offer condolences... and congratulations on this ultimate honor... after 86 years of Jihad in the way of Allah."
Dearborn, MI (multiple Shiite sites: Hadi Institute, Islamic House of Wisdom)	Imam Mohammad Ali Elahi (Islamic House of Wisdom, also Imams Council of Michigan)	"I know that you [Khamenei] love to end this life this way – to be killed by the most wretched hands on earth... after 86 years – with martyrdom... Nothing can be more than this." Called US strikes "illegal war" based on "lies," accused US of "Netanyahu first" over "America First," and "war against justice, morality, legality, truth."
Plano/Richmond, TX (EPIC Masjid and other Shiite centers)	Imam Dr. Yasir Qadhi (EPIC Masjid)	Told Muslims to "side with Iran over the US and Israel"; accused Israel of being a “blood thirsty, colonialist settler enterprise” committing “genocide”; called on followers to stand against the “kaffir” (non-believers).
Plano/Richmond, TX (EPIC Masjid and other Shiite centers)	Scholar Hamza Sodagar (Texas mosque memorial)	Khamenei wanted Islam to "grow within the United States by the hands of those who live here"; "If the infidels don’t have an issue with you, you’re doing something wrong... God prefers the mujahideen – be among them"; now follow new leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
Northern Virginia (Shiite mosque, unnamed imam)	Anonymous local Shiite imam	Closed Friday prayer with "May Allah destroy all the nonbelievers – or kafiroon or munafiqoon" (referring to hypocrites/non-Muslims). Displayed photos of Khamenei with Hamas/Hezbollah leaders.
Orlando, FL (Shiite mosque)	Scholar Ibrahim Yassine	Congratulated Mojtaba Khamenei on becoming Supreme Leader; called Trump "a stupid and crazy man, surrounded by thugs and smugglers, while Khamenei did nothing bad to anyone, everybody loved him."
National / podcast influence (Yaqeen Institute, widely followed by US Muslims)	Imam Dr. Omar Suleiman	"Israel's end is near"; discussed "the current situation of Iran and Israel" and "what will happen in the near future" in context of US involvement; "We ask Allah to allow the plots of the oppressor [Israel] to backfire."

Location / Organization	Imam / Leader	Quote / Message
National (CAIR – Council on American-Islamic Relations)	CAIR National Leadership (incl. Edward Ahmed Mitchell, Jaylani Hussein, Christine Mohamed)	"The Trump administration has completed its transformation into the Bush administration by starting another unnecessary, unjustified and unconstitutional regime-change war in the Middle East under pressure from the Israeli government." Urged Congress to end the war immediately; called strikes "illegal and for Israel’s benefit." (Multiple press releases/statements Feb-Mar 2026).
Corona, CA (Islamic Society of Corona-Norco Masjid)	Hussam Ayloush (CAIR-LA Executive Director)	Friday khutbah discussed "the true motivation behind the U.S.’ involvement in Israel’s illegal and unjust war on Iran." Condemned US strikes as unjustified aggression. (Mar 2026 sermon).
Plano, TX (EPIC Masjid)	Imam Dr. Yasir Qadhi	"Iran vs. Israel – Should We Remain Neutral?" As Sunni Muslims, acknowledged "severe disagreements" with Iran but framed the war in context of not staying neutral on oppression; urged clarity on US/Israel actions. (June 2025 sermon, echoed in 2026 war discussions).
National / podcast influence (Yaqeen Institute)	Imam Dr. Omar Suleiman	"Israel’s end is near"; "How the Plot of Israel Will Backfire"; discussed "the current situation of Iran and Israel" and urged Muslims to process via Qur’an guidance on conflicts between Muslims, fitrah, and Allah’s Names. "Multiple things can be true at once." (Multiple khutbas/podcasts Mar 2026).
Michigan (Imams Council of Michigan – mixed Sunni/Shiite participation)	Imams Council Leadership (Sunni-inclusive)	Called for immediate ceasefire and end to US strikes; "We call on Trump... to stop this war today." Stated belief that Iran is not violent and does not have nuclear weapons. (Mar 2026 joint statement/event).