Radical Cleric Claims October 7 Brought 'Blessings' to US Elections. Here's Why That Matters.
A deeply troubling video recently surfaced, shedding light on how some radical figures view the shifting landscape of American politics.
Cleric linked to Muslim Brotherhood calls Mamdani, El Sayed's rise ' blessings' of Oct. 7: report
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(View the translated speech here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=om1OBFGkgPU)
Ali Al-Qaradaghi, the head of the International Union for Muslim Scholars (a group with well-documented ties to the Muslim Brotherhood), recently gave a speech in Turkey where he made a startling claim. As reported by the New York Post on September 5, 2026, Al-Qaradaghi stated that the political successes of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Michigan Senate candidate Abdulrahman El-Sayed were the direct result—the "blessings"—of the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel (which he referred to as the "Al-Aqsa Flood").
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According to MEMRI translations of the event, Al-Qaradaghi stated:
"If not for the Al-Aqsa Flood... what is happening in Europe and America would not be happening."
He then specifically pointed to the political rise of Mamdani and El-Sayed as evidence of these so-called blessings.
Why You Should Care
This isn't just rhetoric; it’s an attempt to hijack American democratic outcomes to validate a narrative of violence. Al-Qaradaghi is drawing a direct link between an act of terror and the shifting political tide in the US.
It’s important to separate his interpretation from reality. While the fallout from October 7 has undeniably influenced American politics, attributing the electoral success of candidates to the attack itself is a dangerous ideological spin. It ignores the local issues, campaign strategies, and voter autonomy that actually drive US elections.
It’s a stark reminder that as political discourse in the US evolves, external actors are watching—and sometimes, they will attempt to claim those shifts as their own victories. We have to be clear-eyed about who is saying what, and what agenda they are trying to push.
Ali Al-Qaradaghi, the secretary-general of the International Union of Muslim Scholars, an organization often linked to the Muslim Brotherhood.
Where can I read the primary reporting?
You can read the full context of his speech and its implications in the original New York Post article.
Are the "blessings" claims accurate?
No. Claiming that the violence of October 7 directly "caused" or blessed American electoral outcomes is an ideological spin designed to legitimize violence, completely disregarding the domestic factors that drive voters to the polls.
Internal Reference / Discussion: https://nypost.com/2026/09/05/us-news/cleric-linked-to-muslim-brotherhood-calls-mamdani-el-sayeds-rise-blessings-of-oct-7-report/