At present, the influence of Muslim leaders is increasing in America, Europe, Britain and Canada. The latest example of this is Zoharan Mamdani, who won a landslide victory in the election for the post of Mayor of New York. In his address after the victory, he said that the future is in our hands. We have uprooted a political dynasty. Before Zohran Mamdani, there have been many Muslim leaders who have left their mark not only in America but also in Europe, Britain and Canada.

Talking about Muslim leaders present in other parts of the world, Muslim leaders like Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib, Sadiq Khan and Yasser Naqvi have created their own identity. Because of these, the participation and contribution of the Muslim community in multicultural democracies is now becoming stronger than ever.

Muslim woman made history in America

Ilhan Omar is a Somali-American politician who has been a member of the US House of Representatives from Minnesota’s 5th congressional district since 2019. She is one of the first two Muslim women elected to the US Congress (the other being Rashida Tlaib) and also the first Somali-American legislator. Ilhan Omar remains in the headlines because of her statements against India.

Strong voice of social justice

Rashida Tlaib is an MP from Michigan’s 13th Congressional District. Along with Ilhan Omar, she is also among the first two Muslim women to be elected to the US Congress. Rashida Tlaib is a member of the Democratic Party and is known for her outspoken style and clear stance on social justice issues. She speaks openly on issues like poverty, education, climate change and human rights and has become the voice of minority communities.

First Muslim Mayor of London

Sadiq Khan has been serving as the Mayor of London since 2016. He is the first Muslim mayor in the history of the United Kingdom and is considered a prominent leader of the Labor Party. Sadiq Khan has established London as a global, diverse and inclusive city. His policies include environmental protection, public transportation improvement, and promoting equal opportunities. His influence is seen not only in the UK but also internationally.

Increasing presence of Muslim leaders in Europe

In France and other countries of Europe also, Muslim politicians are gradually increasing their influence. Aamya Bouppe is a rising Muslim political figure in France, although there are still a limited number of Muslim MPs at the national level. Muslim leaders have also made their mark in the European Parliament, such as Sajid Karim and Syed Kamal, who have been members of the European Parliament from the United Kingdom. These leaders have strengthened secularism and diversity in political discourse.

Expanding Muslim representation in Canada

Yasser Naqvi is a prominent leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. He is a Member of Parliament from Ottawa Center and has also been a former Attorney General of Ontario. His policies focus on equality, immigration reform, and social welfare. The election of 13 Muslim MPs in the 2025 Canadian elections reflects the growing influence of Muslim political representation in the country.

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Nishikant dubey on asaduddin owaisi: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and MP Nishikant Dubey has given a big statement about AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi in an interview given to a YouTube channel. He said that Owaisi is his old friend, but the ideologies of both are completely different, such as two banks of the river, which can never be found.

Unity from Owaisi on national security, differences on other issues
Nishikant Dubey said that “Owaisi and my ideologies are different, but we are united on issues like national security, fear, hunger, poverty and corruption. Owaisi is more aggressive than me on these subjects.” He clarified that both the views on matters like internal issues, especially Waqf Board are completely opposite. While Owaisi advocates for giving special rights to the Muslim community, Dubey calls himself a pouring opponent.

Reaction to ‘Jai Palestine’ slogan

In the interview, when he was asked that Owaisi gave the slogan of ‘Jai Palestine, Jai Bhima’ during the swearing -in and now he has changed his perception towards Owaisi? On this, Dubey said that it was unfair during the oath to say “Jai Palestine”, he should not have said so. However, he also added that the Government of India recognizes ‘Two Nation Theory’ since 1948, in which both Israel and Palestine are different countries. He made it clear that India is opposed to Hamas, not Palestine.

Friendship continues despite political differences

Nishikant Dubey said that his friendship with Owaisi is already and still persists, but there is a big difference in ideology. He said that “The difference is that Owaisi does Pro-Muslim politics and the aggression in it is uncomfortable many times.” He further said that he and Owaisi can never agree on issues like internal affairs like Waqf Board or Muslim Reservation.

Both leaders stayed together in foreign tour

During the interview, when he was asked that he and Owaisi were together in a foreign delegation recently, what is the relationship? To this, Dubey replied, “I already said, both of us are completely unanimous on issues like national security. Owaisi is more vocal than me there. We both stand together on such issues.”