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Since 1980, Washington journalist for Arab newspapers. Since 2008, White House occasional vigil: “WHAT IS ISLAM?” and “WHAT IS TERRORISM?” “Until I Die!”

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“SALON”: FACING EXTREME CHRISTIANS, AND OFFERING CONCILIATION - EVEN AFTER MY DEATH

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By Mohammad Ali Salih Verified
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“SALON”: FACING EXTREME CHRISTIANS, AND OFFERING CONCILIATION — EVEN AFTER MY DEATH Mohammad Ali Salih, Washington journalist since 1980 “Salon,” June 1, 2026 Press enter or click to view image in full size Recently, there were two occasions: the Muslim celebration of Eid al-Adha (which coincides with the Haj gathering in Mecca), and the National Jubilee of Prayers on Washington’s National Mall — a conservative Christian gathering that featured one Orthodox Jewish rabbi, and completely...
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Right-wing Christians want to exclude people like me — I’d rather reach out Original

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During the 10 days between the Muslim celebration of Eid al-Adha (which coincides with the Haj gathering in Mecca), and the May 17 National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise and Thanksgiving on Washington’s National Mall — a conservative Christian gathering that featured one Orthodox Jewish rabbi but completely excluded Muslims — I offered my own version of a conciliatory message. It is one that will endure after my death.
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I’m a Muslim who loves America. Trump and the GOP have crossed my red line Original

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This coming week, I am planning to return to my White House vigil. I am an 84-year-old journalist who is Muslim, Arab and Black. I have lived and worked in Washington for 46 years. I have done this before. I began my first vigil in 2008, appearing occasionally outside the White House. (See the image above this article.) I ended it in 2016, largely because Donald Trump’s attacks on Muslims during his presidential campaign gave me reason to be afraid.
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