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“There are hundreds and hundreds of followers of Islamic State around Europe and the U.S. The Saudis are showing this. And all you have to do is look at the conversation inside of our mosques and inside of our communities.”

Quote by Dalia Mogahed

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Dalia Mogahed
Dalia Mogahed

Dalia Mogahed is an executive known for her work in the field of public policy and social science. Born in 1974, she has made significant contributions to the understanding of Muslim American communities and their role in American society. more

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