New York: Hundreds of Muslims from surrounding areas came to the Islamic Cultural Center on Riverside Avenue in New York City for Friday prayers. After Namaz, there is a special prayer for the people of Gaza. Ali, who works in the corporate sector, holds regular worship services, especially on Fridays. He said international issues were dominating local issues for Muslims ahead of the November 5 presidential election.
There is no issue more important than Gaza
“There are a lot of problems, but I don’t think what we’re seeing in Gaza is necessarily a problem,” he said. A large segment of the Muslim community is upset by the candidates’ statements and actions. “It seems that the Democratic Party is afraid of the anger of pro-Israel parties,” he said. I think this lack of compassion and empathy is very disappointing. ”
Facing the complex political situation
Muslims in New York face complex politics in this presidential election. Society seems to be torn between concerns about domestic and international issues. The situation in Gaza is a top concern for members of this influential voting group. Many of them expressed clear dismay at the government’s handling of the situation in West Asia. “The situation in Gaza is very important to us,” said Waqas, a resident of Long Island, New York. The war has to end, and we don’t think the current government is doing much about it. “Other issues such as abortion rights and even LGBTQ are also concerns, but Gaza is by far the most concerning.”
A recent survey conducted in three states (Georgia, Pennsylvania and Michigan) by the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) showed that the ongoing war in Gaza is the top concern for a majority of Muslim voters (61%) . yes. The survey also said this is the biggest issue facing Muslims across gender, age, caste and party lines. (language)
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