Warning: Imam Siraj Wahhaj Boasts About Islamic Takeover of New York City at Terror-Linked ICNA 2024 Conference (Video)

At the recent subversive ICNA 2024 conference—a gathering notorious for its Islamic terrorist ties—Imam Siraj Wahhaj delivered a chilling speech that should send shockwaves through every American who values the future of their country. Wahhaj, a Muslim named as an unindicted co-conspirator in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, brazenly celebrated the creeping Islamization of New York City, revealing a sobering reality of cultural and ideological conquest happening under the noses of complacent Americans.

For decades, Siraj Wahhaj has openly advocated for the replacement of the U.S. government with an Islamic caliphate and expressed support for violent jihad. Yet, rather than being rejected for his dangerous rhetoric, Wahhaj was given a platform to boast about Islam’s rapid gains in the heart of America’s largest city.

The Numbers Don’t Lie: The Islamization of NYC

“Allah, New York is in the house,” Wahhaj began, addressing the crowd with an arrogance that reflected the confidence of a movement growing unchecked. He continued:

Think about New York City. 1,500,000 Muslims in New York City, 300 masjids, 30 full-time Muslim schools, and I’ve been saying for years, thousands of Muslim businesses… 96,000 Muslim businesses in New York City.”

The implications of these numbers cannot be overstated. Wahhaj proudly described a parallel society taking shape—one where Islamic influence is expanding economically, culturally, and educationally. He highlighted that one out of every ten students in New York City public schools is now Muslim.

Churches and Synagogues Closing, Mosques Rising

Perhaps the most alarming part of Wahhaj’s speech was his description of how Islam is not merely coexisting with other faiths in America but replacing them. With pride, he noted:

“How many Muslims have bought churches that they sold the churches to the masjid, sold the synagogues to the masjids, churches closing down, synagogues closing down.”

Wahhaj explained that over the last 25 years, 40 million churches in America have closed, and in the United Kingdom, 16,000 churches have met the same fate since 1960. He framed these closures as victories, pointing out how once-thriving Christian institutions have been repurposed into mosques and Islamic centers. This phenomenon is not accidental—it is a deliberate transformation, a symbolic erasure of Western heritage and faith.

Where churches and synagogues once stood, Wahhaj celebrates the rising dominance of Islam. Where congregations once gathered to worship freely, mosques now promote Islamic supremacy.

Foreign Funding and Western Complacency: The Engine Behind Islamic Expansion

The question that many refuse to ask is: Where is the money coming from to fund this Islamic takeover? Constructing mosques, purchasing churches and synagogues, and establishing Islamic schools on such a massive scale demands staggering financial resources—resources often traced back to foreign Islamic regimes with openly anti-Western agendas. Yet beyond foreign funding, U.S. government policies and taxpayer subsidies have created a fertile ground for their rapid expansion.

Foreign Regimes as Architects of Expansion

Take, for instance, Turkey’s aggressive funding efforts under President Erdogan, a leader who has weaponized Islam as both a political and ideological tool. Erdogan’s government exerts control over thousands of mosques across Europe and the United States through DITIB (the Turkish-Islamic Union for Religious Affairs), funded by Turkey’s Directorate of Religious Affairs. These mosques are not benign centers of worship; they operate as ideological and political outposts for Turkish influence and Islamic manifest destiny. Erdogan himself chillingly declared:

“The mosques are our barracks, the minarets are our bayonets, the domes are our helmets, and the believers are our soldiers.”

This statement encapsulates the militant undercurrent of Turkey’s mosque-building strategy. In the United States, Erdogan’s reach is expanding rapidly. The Turkish regime financed the construction of the Diyanet Center of America—a sprawling mosque complex in Maryland that doubles as a hub for Turkish cultural and religious influence. Critics argue this reflects Erdogan’s broader ambition to project Turkish-Islamic power abroad under the guise of religious tolerance.

Saudi Arabia is another key architect of this global transformation. For decades, the Saudi kingdom has funneled billions of dollars into funding mosques, madrassas, and Islamic schools worldwide, propagating its “radical Wahhabi ideology” (Islam). According to studies by the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) and reporting from the Washington Post, Saudi-funded institutions promote an ultra-conservative, anti-Western version of Islam that rejects integration and undermines democratic values.

In Europe, Saudi-backed “megamosques” dwarf local churches and dominate urban landscapes. A 2018 report from the European Parliament revealed that Saudi Arabia spends billions annually to spread Wahhabism globally, directly influencing mosques across the UK, Germany, and France.

U.S. Government Complicity: Loopholes and Subsidies

While foreign funding remains the primary driver, U.S. laws and government programs provide additional avenues for mosques to expand unchecked:

1. Tax-Exempt Status: Like all religious organizations, mosques benefit from 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, which allows:
   • No property taxes on mosque land and facilities.
   • Tax-deductible donations, encouraging large contributions.
   • This effectively shifts the tax burden to American citizens, particularly in cities where high-value real estate is exempt from taxation.
2. State and Federal Grants: Mosques and Islamic organizations capitalize on government grants for social services like refugee resettlement, youth education, and community outreach. Programs administered through HUD (Housing and Urban Development) or state education agencies funnel money to Islamic groups under the pretext of providing secular services.
   • While these funds are earmarked for non-religious purposes, they often free up mosque resources to focus on ideological and religious expansion.
3. Zoning Favoritism and Eminent Domain: Local governments have made special zoning accommodations for mosque construction, including exemptions from height restrictions for minarets or approving mosques in residential zones. In some cases, local authorities use eminent domain to transfer private property for Islamic “community centers.”
4. Contracts for Refugee Resettlement: Islamic organizations like ICNA Relief and mosques often secure government contracts to assist with refugee resettlement programs, particularly under the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). These contracts bring millions in taxpayer dollars into mosque infrastructure and influence operations.

What This Means

In cities like New York, Chicago, and Houston, these funding streams converge. Foreign-backed mosques rapidly rise, often replacing churches and other Western institutions. They promote Sharia as superior to democracy, vilify Western values, and isolate communities from broader American society.

As Siraj Wahhaj himself declared:

“Islam is better than democracy… It will happen.”

This convergence of foreign funding and domestic government complicity has turned mosques into ideological strongholds. By exploiting tax loopholes, government grants, and misguided “inclusivity” policies, hostile regimes are advancing their agendas with the help of the American taxpayer.

A Broader Agenda: Ideological Conquest

Siraj Wahhaj’s speech is not an isolated incident. Wahhaj’s views reflect the broader goals of groups like ICNA (The Islamic Circle of North America), which operate under the guise of interfaith dialogue and community outreach while advancing an Islamic agenda that is antithetical to our constitution. The numbers and facts he presented are not merely boasts but part of a larger playbook—a strategy to conquer America without firing a single shot.

Wahhaj cited the decline of the British Empire as a cautionary tale, mocking how the once-mighty nation has succumbed to cultural erosion. He posed the same question for the United States: Will we follow?

“Do not be like those who forgot Allah, therefore Allah caused them to forget themselves.”

This is more than rhetoric—it’s a warning. Wahhaj’s words reveal a belief that the decline of Western nations is both inevitable and divinely sanctioned, paving the way for Islamic dominance.

A Known Extremist’s Platform

For context, Imam Siraj Wahhaj’s extremist credentials are well-documented. He has openly supported violent jihad and called for an Islamic state to replace the U.S. Constitution. He once described America as a nation “diseased” and in need of Islam as its cure. According to Discover the Networks, Wahhaj’s dangerous Islamic views include:

• Named as a Co-Conspirator in the 1993 World Trade Center Bombing: U.S. Attorney Mary Jo White identified Wahhaj as a possible co-conspirator, a claim he publicly mocked, saying, “I’m not frightened by no list… I’m honored they thought enough of me to put me on a list.”
• Links to Omar Abdel-Rahman: Wahhaj repeatedly invited the terrorist leader of the Islamic Group—who masterminded the 1993 attack—to preach at his Al-Taqwa mosque.
• Roots in Black Separatism: Born Jeffrey Kearse in Brooklyn, Wahhaj sought out “militancy” following Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, immersing himself in the Nation of Islam and promoting the doctrine that “white people are devils.” Though he later joined Sunni Islam, his radical inclinations remained intact.
• Ties to Radical Saudi Institutions: Wahhaj claims clerical training from Umm al Qura University in Mecca, which was affiliated with King Abdul Aziz University—a hub for terrorists like Osama bin Laden and Abdullah Azzam.
• Support for Sharia Punishments: He has defended brutal Sharia practices, stating, “If Allah says cut off their hand, you cut off their hand… stone them to death… it’s the obedience of Allah.” He even claimed he’d amputate his own daughter’s hand if she stole.
• Advocacy of Violent Jihad: “Those who struggle for Allah, it doesn’t matter what kind of weapons [you use]… If you have faith in Allah and a knife! If Allah wants you to win, you will win!” – Toronto, 1991, “The Afghanistan Jihad” speech “I will never ever tell people, ‘Don’t be violent, that is not the Islamic way.’ The violence has to be selected… Islam is the only answer because it is only Islam that we do it for Allah.” – 1992 sermon at Al-Taqwa Mosque: “When Allah commands us to fight, we are not stopping; no one will stop us.”
• Caliphate Goals: In 1992, Wahhaj told his congregation, “If 6-8 million Muslims unite in America, the country will come to us…” He further declared, “Islam is better than democracy… it will happen.” – New Jersey, 1992 “Islam is better than democracy. Allah will cause his deen [Islam as a complete way of life], Islam, to prevail over every kind of system, and you know what? It will happen.” “In time, democracy will crumble, and there will be nothing, and the only thing that will remain will be Islam.”
• Family Connections to Terror: In 2018, his son was arrested for running a jihadist training camp in New Mexico where kidnapped children were groomed for violent attacks. Authorities described the site as a “training ground” for school shootings.
• Anti-Western Rhetoric: “The Americans are not your friends. The Canadians are not your friends. The Europeans are not your friends. Your friend is Allah, the Messenger, and those who believe.” – Toronto, 1991 “The U.S. government is ‘the real terrorist.’” “This country [America] is diseased, and Islam is the cure.” “Wherever you came from, you came to America for one reason—for one reason only—to establish Allah’s deen [Islam as a complete way of life], as a servant of Allah.”

Yet despite these and many other disturbing Islamic associations and statements, Wahhaj remains a celebrated figure within organizations like ICNA, the Hamas-linked Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), and other Islamic terror-linked entities. His influence highlights the failure of authorities to confront the Islamic threat he and his allies represent.

The Quiet Conquest Continues

What Wahhaj laid out at ICNA 2024 is not just rhetoric—it’s a roadmap for conquest. Through demographic growth, economic dominance, and the strategic replacement of Western institutions, the Islamization of New York City is a reality. America is being reshaped before our eyes and those who dare to question it are silenced under the false pretense of tolerance.

This is not the dream our forefathers envisioned. It is a betrayal of the principles and values that made America great. The question remains: Will Americans wake up in time, or will they allow Wahhaj’s vision to become our reality?

Siraj Wahhaj’s speech was a declaration—not just of pride, but of intent. And if we fail to confront this ideology head-on, the America we know may soon cease to exist.

Calculated strategy

The rising dominance of foreign-funded mosques, enabled by U.S. government complacency and taxpayer dollars, is not happening in a vacuum. It is part of a calculated strategy to replace Western values and institutions with an Islamic system.

This is a quiet conquest—driven by foreign regimes like Turkey and Saudi Arabia and facilitated by weak Western leadership that prioritizes political correctness over national survival.

Imam Siraj Wahhaj’s speech was not a boast—it was a declaration of war against the principles that define America. If we fail to act and continue to ignore the growing evidence, our silence will seal our fate.

America is at a crossroads. Will we defend the values our forefathers fought for, or will we allow foreign agendas to dismantle our nation from within? The time to act is now, before the America we know disappears forever.