In the remarks circulating online, Farooq declares that Islam “cannot be stopped in America,” rejects the idea that the country belongs to its citizens, and frames the US as “the land of Allah,” adding an insult directed at those who oppose his view.

The language has been widely criticized for dismissing pluralism, inflaming religious tensions, and undermining the constitutional principle that the United States is a secular nation with equal rights for people of all faiths—and none.

Critics argue that statements like these fuel polarization and erode social cohesion, while supporters frame them as religious bravado. Legal experts note that while speech is protected under the First Amendment, rhetoric that denies others’ belonging in the country raises serious concerns about coexistence and civic norms.