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US Preacher Uthman ibn Farooq Banned from UK Tour

5/22/2025

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Uthman ibn Farooq, a controversial US Islamic preacher promoting sexual relations with female war captives, faces a ban from the UK imposed by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper. His speaking tour across major cities like London, Manchester, and Birmingham has been canceled amid fears for public safety and community harmony, with airlines ordered to prevent his entry.

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Uthman ibn Farooq, a controversial US Islamic preacher promoting sexual relations with female war captives, faces a ban from the UK imposed by Home Secretary Yvette Cooper. His speaking tour across major cities like London, Manchester, and Birmingham has been canceled amid fears for public safety and community harmony, with airlines ordered to prevent his entry.