WATCH: This Muslim Leader Just Came To Donald Trump’s Defense In A Way That Shocked Everyone
He said that actions are necessary “when it comes to peace and safety.”
A Texas imam who has challenged American Muslims to support their home nation said he agrees with Donald Trump’s call for a temporary ban on new Muslims entering the United States.
Imam Nidal Alsayyed of Beaumont, Texas, said the government should go even further than Trump’s proposal and establish a ban on accepting Syrian refugees of any religion. He said that actions are necessary “when it comes to peace and safety.”
“I certainly see it to be wise (to) stop temporarily accepting any new Muslim immigrants (refugees and non-refugees) into the United States,” he said.
This “is based on the fact that we can hardly distinguish who is Muslim and who is not. Islam is not about an ID card or last name or shouting ‘Allahu Akbar,'” he added.
“It does not matter whether Trump said it or anyone else … American Muslims need to say we are with this country,” he said.
“We American Muslims need to be sincere in our religion and to the country we are living in. Peace comes before religion.”
Alsayyed elaborated on his comments via Facebook.
“I only said what I believe is right. Trump is not against American Muslims; He is against any new Muslim immigrants (refugees and non-refugees)! There is a big difference here!” he wrote.
“I believe there is a great confusion and lack of understating nationally and among Muslim themselves for what Mr. Trump is calling for. Refugees in general have no clear identity or belief. They are seeking shelter and opportunity; but America cannot take this risk NOW!” he said.
Alsayyed said banning Syrian refugees of all religions might prove eye-opening.
“My advice to Trump to stop differentiating among Christian vs. Muslim refugees; only because he may get surprised to see all refugees claiming to be Christians!” he wrote.
h/t: Breitbart
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