Alabama Newspaper Criticizes Senator as Muslims Claim Victimhood Over His Warning on Jihad Threat

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Leaders of a Muslim educational institution are strongly condemning remarks made by U.S. Senator and Alabama gubernatorial candidate Tommy Tuberville, who publicly described their faith as a “cult” and portrayed it as a danger to the United States.

Stacy Abdein, the assistant principal of the school, firmly rejected his claims, stating, “Not a single part of these accusations reflects the teachings, values, curriculum, or culture of our institution. These statements are nothing more than reckless fabrications that promote fear, prejudice, and division.”

Tuberville’s comments came amid an ongoing dispute in Hoover, where the Islamic Academy of Alabama has been attempting to rezone a commercial property in order to relocate from its longstanding campus in Homewood. Earlier this week, the Hoover Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously denied the request, officially citing concerns regarding traffic patterns and long-term land use. Yet the public hearing also revealed deep-seated bias, with several residents openly voicing that they did not want Muslim families in their community.

Rather than distancing himself from such sentiments, Tuberville echoed them with enthusiasm. Speaking to Infowars host Breanna Morello, he said, “Muslim communities are moving everywhere. In every state they’re building mosques, they’re carrying out their five daily prayers, and they’re pushing this cult across the country.” He further accused the school of attempting to influence children and convert them to Islam.

Tuberville also made sweeping political promises, declaring, “In a year, when I’m governor, I’ll be damned if we’re going to allow that in Alabama. We will protect the people of this state, our constitution, and our country.”

Abdein warned that such rhetoric from high-profile officials has real consequences for students and families. “When public figures spread dangerous myths about innocent children and their communities, they legitimize hostility and increase the risk of harassment or targeted threats,” she said. “At a moment when unity should be our priority, statements that demonize children and families are not only false, they are deeply dangerous.”

She also addressed similar inflammatory comments made by state Rep. Mac Butler of Rainbow City, who told WHNT that Muslims supposedly advocate chants such as “kill the infidel” and “death to America,” asserting that such behavior is unwelcome in Alabama. Butler’s district, notably, does not include Hoover or the Birmingham metro area.

Abdein dismissed these claims as pure fiction. “Most of our students would not even recognize the word ‘infidel’ if not for hearing it in the news this week,” she said. “Our curriculum is centered on academic excellence, character development, compassion, leadership, and respect for the dignity of every human being—regardless of background or belief.”

(This Article was originally published by Jihad Watch)