USA: an imam predicts a Muslim will be elected to the White House
The renowned Nigerian imam Sheikh Ahmad Gumi predicted that a Muslim will one day lead the United States. This prediction comes after the historic election of Zohran Mamdani, New York’s first Muslim mayor.
Le célèbre imam nigérian, Sheikh Ahmad Gum @ BBC
Nigerian imam Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, an influential figure on Nigeria’s religious and political scene, has once again sparked controversy on social media. In a Facebook post that went viral, the cleric congratulated Zohran Mamdani, newly elected mayor of New York, while prophesying that one day a Muslim will attain the U.S. presidency.
“Mamdani made it! Washington’s intensive care units should brace for heart attacks! Muslims will go to the White House,” wrote Sheikh Gum. A message that quickly set the internet alight.
A divisive prophecy?
Zohran Mamdani, 34, and a member of the Democratic Party, won a historic victory over Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa. This young politician, of Ugandan and Indo-Muslim background, thus becomes the first Muslim mayor of New York City. His victory is a symbol of a new era of inclusion and diversity in American politics.
For Sheikh Gumi, this victory is only the prelude to a global upheaval. “The time will come when the United States will see a Muslim president,” he asserted. While some praise his faith in a more open America, others denounce a provocative statement that could fuel religious tensions.