Usama Dakdok is the founder of the StraightWay of Grace Ministry. He was born and raised in a Christian home in Egypt. He was taught Islam just as all students are and also studied Islamic law (Shariah). He has translated the Qur'an into English and hosts a daily radio program, 'Revealing the Truth About Islam.'

Jim had Usama comment on the following news stories that indicate how Islam's influence continues to grow in the United States:

--In New York's 7^th Municipal District Court, a Muslim woman was sworn in as judge

by taking the oath of office on a Qur'an.

--President Obama appoints a policy advisor whose known as a friend of the

terrorist group, Hamas. He will be the new czar in charge of countering ISIS.

--U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch pledges that she will take aggressive action

against anyone who uses anti-Muslim rhetoric that she deems as inspiring

violence.

--On Monday the White House began staff level meetings and calls with religious

leaders to discuss how they could combat growing anti-Muslim sentiment in the

U.S.

--After an arsonist is alleged to have attacked a Somali restaurant in Grand

Forks, North Dakota, a newspaper communicates that anti-Muslim sentiment has

been fueled by several visits from Usama Dakdok.

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