Imam Abu Usamah Thahabi

A controversial imam, Thahabi has promoted antisemitic, anti-LGBTQ, anti-Western, and anti-women’s rights rhetoric. He previously served in the United Kingdom and was later hired by Masjid Assunnah in Florida. Thahabi has supported violent jihad, stating that “Jihad is a must for Muslims.” He has praised Islamic punishments and expressed open hatred for Jews, comparing them to Satan in a June 2024 sermon. Thahabi’s influence has sparked concern over his role in Masjid Assunnah’s Islamic school, with fears of youth radicalization due to his extremist ideology.