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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The news of the old estrangement between US President Donald Trump and London Mayor Sadiq Khan is often in the news. Both have given sharp statements on each other many times. The latest example of this was seen when while returning to London during Trump’s visit to Trump, he said that Mayor Sadiq Khan should attend the state dinner organized by the king at Windsor Castle. Earlier too, Trump had publicly targeted Sadiq Khan as a ‘poor person’.

Trump said this to Sadiq Khan in 2019

In 2019, Trump ‘fully failed person with Sadiq Khan; It was said, while Sadiq accused him of targeting him on the basis of his religion and color. Trump also reiterated his old attacks on the rule and immigration policies of the Mayor of London and described them as ‘disasters’.

Trump said, “I think Mayor Khan of London is one of the worst mayors in the world. Crime has increased in London. I said that he did not stay there; he wanted to stay there, but I did not want him there.” In response, a source close to Sadiq said that Trump’s politics is of fear and partition. He told London a global success story and said that the city is open, dynamic and safe than the American cities.

Controversy started in 2015

The controversy between President Trump and Sadiq Khan began in 2015, when Mayor Khan condemned Trump’s suggestion of ban on Muslims to come to America. After this, Trump challenged Sadiq for the IQ Test in 2016. Trump attacked the mayor’s manner during the London Bridge terrorist attack in 2017. During Trump’s first UK visit in 2019, Sadiq Khan allowed a plan to blow a ‘Trump Baby’ Blimp in protest against him.

In July this year, Trump attacked Sadiq Khan at a press conference with the British PM Kir Stmper in Scotland and called him a “poor person”. Thousands of protesters gathered to protest at Parliament Square during Britain’s second state visit, while four people were arrested on Windsor Castle before the state banquet.

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