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Abbott, Paxton Target Proposed Muslim Development in North Texas
https://www.dallasobserver.com ^ | March 28, 2025 | Alyssa Fields

Posted on 03/28/2025 10:12:35 AM PDT by bitt

The East Plano Islamic Center is denying cult accusations involving a 402-acre property in far Northeast Texas.

A proposed real estate development project 40 miles northeast of Dallas is drawing the attention of Texas’ most powerful politicians and thousands of internet critics for allegedly planning a “Sharia city” in violation of the Fair Housing Act.

The 402-acre property, close to the small town of Josephine and nestled between the far north edges of Collin and Hunt Counties, was purchased by one of the region’s largest mosques, the East Plano Islamic Center, or EPIC. It is set to be managed by Community Capital Partners, an entity formed by the mosque and headed by its former president of the board of directors, Yasir Qadhi. The property blueprints, dubbed “EPIC City,” were introduced in October and include over 1,000 homes, a K-12 religious school, a community college, a mosque and shopping centers.

“EPIC City is more than just a neighborhood; it’s a way of life,” says the announcement video from the East Plano Islamic Center. “It is a meticulously designed community that brings Islam to the forefront, a community that blends with nature, crafted to elevate your living experience.”

Instantly, the development plan garnered scrutiny, with the most extreme critics accusing the community of being cult-like and attacking the legality of creating a Muslim-only community. However, those involved in the project have gone on the record to clarify that religion is a non-factor in community involvement.

“It’s an open community,” Qadhi said to KERA News. “Anybody can come in. We're welcoming people of all backgrounds and diversity, and we're offering them facilities that we think would be very, very useful.”

(Excerpt) Read more at dallasobserver.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Government; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: abbott; muslimdevelopment; texas
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1 posted on 03/28/2025 10:12:35 AM PDT by bitt
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2 posted on 03/28/2025 10:12:47 AM PDT by bitt (<img src=' 'width=30%>)
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“This showdown in Texas reflects a larger struggle for American identity, where progressive open-border policies have, according to critics, allowed foreign ideologies to infiltrate under the guise of diversity.”

https://gatewayhispanic.com/2025/03/sharia-will-not-pass-texas-confronts-the-islamic/


3 posted on 03/28/2025 10:13:57 AM PDT by bitt (<img src=' 'width=30%>)
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No Shia, Alawites or Bahai’i allowed!


4 posted on 03/28/2025 10:17:02 AM PDT by monkeyshine (live and let live is dead)
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“We’re welcoming people of all backgrounds and diversity” what he doesn’t say is to live under Sharia law and listen to the annoying bullhorn 5-6 times a day.


5 posted on 03/28/2025 10:17:04 AM PDT by Resolute Conservative
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https://x.com/GregAbbott_TX/status/1905367396040212574
Gotta add this to my resume. Need the outfit. They see me rollin’

6 posted on 03/28/2025 10:26:08 AM PDT by philman_36 (Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
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So much for the great American melting pot. Muslims will be the death of western civilization.


7 posted on 03/28/2025 10:26:35 AM PDT by Licensed-To-Carry (John 14:6 Romans 10:9 Hebrews 9:27)
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Exactly!

Shut This Down.


8 posted on 03/28/2025 10:28:55 AM PDT by Jane Long (Jesus is Lord!)
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The 402-acre property belongs to the region’s largest mosques, the East Plano Islamic Center, EPIC,
a mosque entity headed by its former bd of directors president, Muslim Yasir Qadhi.

“EPIC City” will include over 1,000 Muslim homes, a K-12 Muslim
religious school, a community college, a mosque and shopping centers.

Now Gov Abbott, and AG Paxton are Targeting the Proposed Muslim Development in North Texas.


9 posted on 03/28/2025 10:33:47 AM PDT by Liz (This then is how we should pray...."Our Father, who art in heaven......")
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Pa’s Shapiro announces $5M grant to Muslim community center
WHYY ^ | 03/26/2025 | Carmen Russell-Sluchansky
Posted on 3/28/2025, 1:29:07 PM by Kid Shelleen

Gov. Josh Shapiro joined an iftar dinner at the Al-Aqsa Islamic Society in No Philly to announce an historic “tax paid grant” from the govt’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, the largest ever awarded to a Muslim organization.

Shapiro told the small group of community members that institutions such as Al-Aqsa “are more important than ever before, as we’re facing tumult overseas, and a lot of rising hate here at home.”

(Excerpt) Read more at whyy.org ...


10 posted on 03/28/2025 10:38:18 AM PDT by Liz (This then is how we should pray...."Our Father, who art in heaven......")
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11 posted on 03/28/2025 11:00:54 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is opinion or satire. Or both.)
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They’re building a no-go colony under the flight paths to DFW.

What could possibly go wrong?


12 posted on 03/28/2025 11:05:26 AM PDT by fella ("As it was before Noah so shall it be again," )
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To: Licensed-To-Carry

Just a part of their World Conquest plan. As ordered in their so-called holy book.


13 posted on 03/28/2025 11:15:36 AM PDT by fella ("As it was before Noah so shall it be again," )
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Taqiyya!


14 posted on 03/28/2025 11:28:15 AM PDT by Flaming Conservative ((Pray without ceasing))
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“Anybody can come in. We’re welcoming people of all backgrounds and diversity, and we’re offering them facilities that we think would be very, very useful.”

If anyone believes that, then I have some wonderful oceanfront property in northwest Iowa to sell you.


15 posted on 03/28/2025 11:40:02 AM PDT by MplsSteve
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Islam is NOT a religion.

It’s a violent death cult, bent on world domination.


16 posted on 03/28/2025 11:41:41 AM PDT by ROCKLOBSTER (Celebrate "Republicans Freed the Slaves Month")
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Where is the “Freedom From Religion” lawfare group complaining about this?


17 posted on 03/28/2025 11:54:22 AM PDT by Organic Panic (Democrats. Memories as short as Joe Biden's eyes)
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Are they going to incorporate the community as “Jihad City” or “New Mecca”?


18 posted on 03/28/2025 11:58:09 AM PDT by PAR35
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The mosque is the FOB Forward Operating Base for Islam. From that comes the EPIC East Plano Islamic Center.


19 posted on 03/28/2025 12:39:24 PM PDT by PGalt (Past Peak Civilization?)
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https://www.citizenwarrior.com/2007/10/terrifying-brilliance-of-islamic.html?m=1


20 posted on 03/28/2025 12:42:11 PM PDT by PGalt (Past Peak Civilization?)
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