Concerns Over Expansion Plans for Al Huda Islamic Center in Texas

Amid discussions surrounding EPIC City, a significant Muslim-centered housing development in Josephine, Texas, attention has largely overlooked the Al Huda Islamic Center in Katy, Texas. The center, which is planning substantial expansions, is becoming a focal point.

In a recent episode of “Come and Take It,” host Sarah Gonzalez sheds light on the Al Huda Islamic Center. Despite its branding, which she deems “misleading,” the plans for this 30-acre site extend beyond just being a typical community center.

The ambitious project includes not only a mosque and event space but also a full K-12 school, an Islamic university, residential apartments, a medical clinic, sports facilities, and a shopping district—all aiming to create a self-sustaining Muslim community.

Gonzalez raises concerns right off the bat. “If a husband needs to follow his wife’s instructions, how might the clinic respond? What other reasons might there be for having a clinic nearby?” she questions.

She suggests that such developments represent efforts by Muslims to “conquer the West,” noting that these communities often claim to adhere to U.S. law rather than Sharia law, a notion she finds questionable.

To support her argument, she points to Dr. Mayne Al-Qudah, the center’s founder and leading imam, who has a background in ensuring Sharia compliance. His commitment, according to his profile, indicates a focus that appears to prioritize Islamic law over American legal standards.

“Isn’t that intriguing?” she comments. “He comes here not to ensure compliance with our Constitution or legal order but to uphold Sharia compliance.”

Dr. Al-Qudah’s history adds further fuel to the fire. In 2009, he authored a controversial fatwa suggesting that a husband might “symbolically” hit his wife if other remedies fail, a point Gonzalez mockingly challenges.

Research by the RAIR Foundation reveals troubling aspects of his immigration status as well. Allegations arise that he entered the U.S. on a temporary visa in 2000 and overstayed, leading to deportation proceedings. Despite these issues, he eventually gained lawful permanent resident status, a point that Gonzalez finds deeply troubling.

“How does he end up with such power in Katy, Texas?” she asks, urging Texas officials to scrutinize this situation more closely.

For those interested in delving deeper, the episode is available for viewing.