Quick Facts
- Position: CAIR-Michigan Executive Director
- Born: November 22, 1971 (Detroit)
- Also: Assistant Imam, Masjid Wali Muhammad
- Affiliations: North American Imams Federation
- Controversy: Documented antisemitic statements
Dawud Walid
CAIR-Michigan Executive Director
🚨 ANTISEMITIC STATEMENTS
"Who are those who incurred the wrath of Allah? They are the Jews, they are the Jews."— Dawud Walid sermon, May 2012
⚠️ Blood Libel Claims
Accused Jews of being "specifically cursed" by Allah
🗡️ Massacre Endorsement
Called 7th-century Jewish massacre "correct punishment"
✡️ Documented Antisemitic Statements
May 2012 Sermon: "They Are the Jews"
In a recorded sermon at his mosque, Walid explicitly identified Jews as those who have "incurred the wrath of Allah," promoting classical antisemitic religious hatred.
Full Antisemitic Question & Answer
Question Asked:
"Who are those who incurred the wrath of Allah?"
Walid's Answer:
"They are the Jews, they are the Jews"
Delivered in Arabic with English translation documented by watchdog organizations.
Blood Libel Accusations (2012)
"Jews were specifically cursed because they saw the injustice, they saw the anti-social behavior, they saw the lewdness, and they just were complacent... They allowed it to become part of the status quo."
Walid's promotion of classical antisemitic "blood libel" tropes blaming Jews for societal problems.
This language directly echoes centuries of antisemitic persecution justifications.
7th-Century Massacre Endorsement
"A 7th-century massacre of Jews by Muhammad's army represented the correct form of punishment for Jewish treason."
Walid's January 2012 statement endorsing historical violence against Jews as "correct punishment."
This represents explicit approval of anti-Jewish violence based on religious justifications.
🎯 Hamas Support & Extremist Advocacy
Hamas Legitimization
Peace Process Inclusion
"Hamas must be included in Middle East peace process talks because it represents the elected government of the Palestinian people during a fair election."
Walid's position legitimizing terrorist organization as democratic representative.
Terror Group Normalization
Walid consistently argues for treating Hamas as legitimate political actor despite official U.S. terror designation.
Anti-LGBTQ+ Extremism
2021 ICNA Convention
"Adhere to Islamic practices over the policies of their employers when asked to promote LGBTQ+ content."
Advised Muslim officers to violate workplace equality policies.
"Curse" Designation
"What Allah and his messenger have not only prohibited but also consider as a curse."
Walid's characterization of LGBTQ+ people as religiously cursed.
👮 Anti-Law Enforcement Extremism
FBI "Manufacturing" Conspiracy Theory
"The FBI is manufacturing their own terrorism suspects and cultivating and inciting people towards extremism."
Walid's conspiracy theory portraying federal counterterrorism as persecution rather than security.
This rhetoric undermines cooperation with legitimate law enforcement investigations.
Imam Luqman Abdullah Defense
Walid condemned FBI for the 2009 shooting death of Detroit Imam Luqman Abdullah, who fired at law enforcement during a warehouse raid as part of a terrorism investigation.
- • Abdullah fired first at federal agents
- • Investigation involved terrorism and racketeering charges
- • Walid portrayed justified law enforcement response as persecution
- • Used incident to promote anti-FBI narrative
Systematic Law Enforcement Opposition
Walid consistently opposes federal counterterrorism efforts, portraying legitimate investigations as religious persecution while providing cover for extremist activities.
This pattern undermines public safety while protecting potential terrorist recruitment and financing networks.
🏛️ Sterling Heights "Diversity" Scandal
2024 "Diversity Distinction Awards" Keynote
Despite Walid's documented antisemitic statements, Sterling Heights, Michigan invited him to give the keynote speech at their "Diversity Distinction Awards dinner" in 2024.
Critics noted the irony of honoring a man who called Jews "cursed" at a diversity celebration.
Institutional Legitimization
The Sterling Heights invitation demonstrates how mainstream institutions provide platforms for antisemitic figures when they are affiliated with "civil rights" organizations.
- • Municipal government endorsement
- • "Diversity" award legitimization
- • Mainstream media coverage
- • Community leader recognition
Watchdog Organization Response
The Middle East Forum and other watchdog organizations documented the controversy, noting how antisemites gain mainstream acceptance through CAIR's civil rights facade.
This pattern demonstrates CAIR's effectiveness in providing cover for extremist figures through mainstream institutional partnerships.
🛡️ CAIR's Protection of Antisemitic Leadership
Consequence-Free Extremism
IPT Documentation
The Investigative Project on Terrorism documented Walid's "consequence-free anti-Semitism" within CAIR's leadership structure.
Despite documented hate speech, Walid continues leading CAIR-Michigan operations.
Mainstream Media Access
Walid continues receiving favorable media coverage as "civil rights advocate" despite antisemitic record.
Simon Wiesenthal Center Recognition
Top 10 Antisemitic Entities
In 2021, the Simon Wiesenthal Center named CAIR as one of the ten most antisemitic entities in the world.
Iran & Hamas Company
CAIR joined Iran and Hamas on the list, demonstrating the organization's antisemitic reputation among Jewish advocacy groups.
Walid's Contribution
Walid's documented statements contributed to CAIR's recognition as a leading antisemitic organization.
📚 Complete Antisemitism Documentation
Investigative Sources
⚠️ Antisemitism Documentation
Recent Activities
🚨 EXPOSE: Documented Antisemitism in Civil Rights Leadership
Dawud Walid calls Jews "cursed by Allah," endorses historical massacres as "correct punishment," yet leads a "civil rights" organization and receives diversity awards. Where is the accountability?