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Oklahoma AG Investigates a Proposed Mosque in Broken Arrow

Veronica Laizure, executive director of the Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, described the attorney general’s move to deploy state resources to probe a proposed mosque in Broken Arrow as a “publicity stunt” and a “witch hunt” by Drummond, who is seeking the Republican nomination for governor.

Trump Orders U.S. Withdrawal from 66 International Organizations

President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order suspending U.S. support for 66 organizations, agencies, and commissions, following his administration’s review of participation in and funding for all international organizations, including those affiliated with the United Nations

House District 35 Early Voting Begins Jan 8th

Early voting begins Jan. 8 in the Republican runoff for the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 35.Dillon Travis, a rancher and owner of Southern Plains AG-GO, and Mike Waters, a former Pawnee County Sheriff, are on the ballot after a Dec. 9 primary.Travis or Waters will face Democrat candidate Luke Kruse in the Feb. 10…

CDC Data Shows Oklahoma Obesity Rates Falls

The CDC data indicates that Oklahoma’s adult obesity rate continued to decline, dropping from 38.7% to 36.8% between 2023 and 2024, after decreasing from 40% in 2022. Even more significant is the decline in Oklahoma’s childhood obesity rate (ages 6-17), which was 21.4% in 2021/2022 and has fallen to 16.9% in 2023/2024, according to the…

UAE Proxies On The Run

Footage and reports released today show Emirati-backed militias in full retreat in Yemen and parts of Sudan as forces backed by Saudi Arabia make major gains. In South Yemen, UAE-backed separatists have been forced out of key positions in Hadramout following violent clashes. In contrast, Sudanese government forces have reportedly achieved gains in North Darfur…

Friday Prayer Etiquette

Many times, I have observed brothers in the prayer hall on Fridays not observing the essential obligations and etiquette taught to us by the Prophet, peace be upon him. AsSiddique Weekly (print edition) has addressed this vital subject repeatedly, yet with new brothers regularly attending only the Friday prayers, I find it important to revisit…

Mamdani Becomes First Muslim Mayor of NYC

Zohran Mamdani’s oath of office as mayor of New York City marked a symbolic turning point in the city’s political history. In a ceremony that blended humility with bold resolve, he publicly pledged to serve “all New Yorkers” and framed the oath not as a personal triumph but as a covenant with the city’s diverse…