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Security Removes Christian Evangelists From ISNA Conference in Detroit

By Drooid · Sep 11, 2026, 3:20 PM UTC · How we work

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Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed headlined the ISNA conference in Detroit.
Speakers declared the United States a declining empire and praised early Islamic conquests.
A Pakistani-flag wearer demanded a fatwa against Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-Va.) and Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.).
ISNA displayed a disclaimer stating it does not endorse speakers’ actions or views.
Security removed three Christian evangelists from the venue without warning.

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Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed headlined the ISNA conference in Detroit.
Speakers declared the United States a declining empire and praised early Islamic conquests.
A Pakistani-flag wearer demanded a fatwa against Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-Va.) and Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.).
ISNA displayed a disclaimer stating it does not endorse speakers’ actions or views.
Security removed three Christian evangelists from the venue without warning.