Houston Muslims worry about backlash after New Orleans ISIS attack; local imams address fears.

Muslims in Houston are concerned about backlash following a New Orleans attack by a local Muslim suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who pledged allegiance to ISIS. Despite Jabbar not being a member of Houston's Islamic Society's mosques, fears of rising Islamophobia and impact on social cohesion are prevalent. Local imams are addressing these concerns by discussing ways to combat online misinformation and radicalization.

January 04, 2025
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