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North Texas mosques open doors to challenge misconceptions about Islam and Shariah
The Dallas Morning News ^ | July 20, 2026 | Sana Muneer

Posted on 07/20/2026 7:31:14 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican

Under a bright sun, families and curious neighbors streamed through the arches of the Islamic Association of North Texas Saturday afternoon. The Richardson mosque’s copper-colored dome caught the light as volunteers greeted visitors at the entrance, welcoming many who were stepping into an Islamic house of worship for the first time.

The “Open Mosque Day” event had been months in the making, following other open house events that took place in Plano Saturday morning and Austin last week. It aimed to dispel stereotypes and misconceptions, especially regarding Shariah, that some Muslims say have plagued communities across Texas.

“There are many anti-Islam, anti-Shariah, anti-Muslim incidents that happen in Texas, and we want to make sure that our fellow Americans, our brothers and sisters in humanity, know what is Shariah and what it is not,” Dr. Sabeel Ahmed, director of Islamic outreach organization GainPeace, said in an interview. Ahmed was the keynote speaker of the event.

Shariah, the moral and religious code in Islam that guides all aspects of a Muslim’s life, has been utilized by some officials nationwide and in Texas to suggest Muslims are imposing a system of laws on American communities.

Ahmed described Shariah as “God’s guidance” for daily life that encapsulates gratuitous actions. He noted that “preserving the environment” is a part of Shariah, just as caring for neighbors and the elderly and fighting racism are.

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


TOPICS: US: Texas
KEYWORDS: jihad; moslem; muslimtruth; sharialaw
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1 posted on 07/20/2026 7:31:14 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: MinorityRepublican

I learned everything I need to know on 9/11.


2 posted on 07/20/2026 7:31:50 PM PDT by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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To: MinorityRepublican

Islam out of the US.

US out of Islam.


3 posted on 07/20/2026 7:32:56 PM PDT by Paladin2 (YMMV)
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To: MinorityRepublican
The dominate male mohammedan may do as he likes. The rest have to put up with it.

They especially like sodomizing children and lower status males.

They only pork females to make more male children to use as cannon fodder.

For some reason low IQ individuals think that this make the mohammedans "macho" and manly men.

I hope the mewing fags enjoy their pit checks.

4 posted on 07/20/2026 7:36:23 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (I just want FReepers to READ THE ARTICLE. And then think 30 secs before pounding keyboard.)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Amusing and deceptive stuff, that.

In related news, the American Nazi Party will soon be holding an open house - mainly to explain why Hitler and Himmler were actually swell guys.

Neither man would dream of murdering opponents. Unless it was necessary. Peaceful and tolerant men they were.


5 posted on 07/20/2026 7:38:56 PM PDT by Leaning Right
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To: MinorityRepublican

AI
To understand the concept of taqiya, consider the following points:

Taqiya is a practice in Islamic tradition allowing concealment of beliefs.
It is primarily associated with Shia Muslims facing persecution.
The practice permits dissimulation to protect oneself from harm.
Taqiya can involve hiding one’s faith or beliefs in dangerous situations.
It is often misunderstood and misrepresented in broader discussions about Islam.
The concept emphasizes the importance of self-preservation in faith.


6 posted on 07/20/2026 7:39:38 PM PDT by sopo
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To: MinorityRepublican

Be sure to leave your shoes on.


7 posted on 07/20/2026 7:39:39 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is opinion or satire. Or both.)
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear

It is also entirely permissible for a Muslim husband to beat his wife. And for what reason? Even the slightest hesitation by the wife when given a command will do.

Funny how feminists everywhere don’t speak up about that.


8 posted on 07/20/2026 7:42:29 PM PDT by Leaning Right
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To: sopo

AI goes PC toward the bottom there, but I’m sure this mosque is practicing its religion to the full.


9 posted on 07/20/2026 7:42:52 PM PDT by sopo
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To: dfwgator

Same.


10 posted on 07/20/2026 7:43:33 PM PDT by FamiliarFace (I got my own way of livin' But everything gets done With a southern accent Where I come from. TPetty)
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To: MinorityRepublican

They opened their doors to try to fool people. Your ideology is evil. You are not welcome here. Get the **** out of Texas!


11 posted on 07/20/2026 7:43:42 PM PDT by EastTexasTraveler
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To: MinorityRepublican
Thomas Jefferson and the USS Constitution.
12 posted on 07/20/2026 7:48:36 PM PDT by kiryandil (Democraps are gay-Islamic-race-communists )
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To: MinorityRepublican

They must have hired a democrat propaganda outfit,LOL


13 posted on 07/20/2026 7:53:09 PM PDT by butlerweave (Fateh)
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To: MinorityRepublican

I’d walk in with a pork sausage in my hand.

Then drop it in the floor.

L


14 posted on 07/20/2026 7:53:49 PM PDT by Lurker ( Peaceful coexistence with the Left is not possible. Stop pretending that it is. LOL l)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Potemkin mosques.


15 posted on 07/20/2026 7:55:11 PM PDT by Disambiguator
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To: MinorityRepublican

Ain’t no confusion here.
Y’all are on forever internet bitbucket stating that y’all would supercede U.S. Constitutional law with y’all’s fishwrap.

Mohammedanism and it’s shariah laws are not and ain’t never gonna be compatible.
Go back to the cat scratch box where it belongs.


16 posted on 07/20/2026 7:55:36 PM PDT by Terry L Smith
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To: MinorityRepublican

Muslims can have 4 wives per Koran. Who the heck wants 4 mothers -in-laws?


17 posted on 07/20/2026 7:59:54 PM PDT by Bobbyvotes (Work is best form of worship to Gods.. per Bhagavad at ratio Geeta, the Hindu sacred book. )
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To: MinorityRepublican

Take a picture of muhammad and see how well it goes.


18 posted on 07/20/2026 8:03:10 PM PDT by ealgeone
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To: MinorityRepublican

I’ve been ostracized here on FR for 20 years for saying this:

Texas is not anywhere near as conservative as everyone thinks.


19 posted on 07/20/2026 8:08:02 PM PDT by Celerity
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To: MinorityRepublican

We know that Islam is a religion of murder and subjugation, that’s all we need to know.


20 posted on 07/20/2026 8:09:33 PM PDT by Ronald77 ( )
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