Home Yasir Qadhi: We should stop pretending democracy is best way forward

    Yasir Qadhi: We should stop pretending democracy is best way forward

    In a reaction to Donald Trump’s election victory, American Muslim scholar Shaykh Yasir Qadhi says America has elected a racist, xenophobic, misogynistic bigot as President.

    Shaykh Yasir says American Muslims are currently in shock and fear and Islamophobia and bigotry have become mainstream.

    He also says that Trump’s election proves that democracy is flawed and that American Muslims can no longer afford to be quietist. Instead, they must be politically-engaged.

    Sign up for regular updates straight to your inbox

    Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on the latest news and updates from around the Muslim world!

    Get News Like This In Your Inbox
    Subscribe to our mailing list and we'll send you updates
    Don't forget to join our social profiles