Executive Order by New York Mayor Against Trump Plan Issued

According to Rokna, the Mayor of New York has drawn widespread attention after quoting the Qur’an and other religious texts to defend the rights of migrants and using Islamic teachings to argue for humane behavior and support for immigrant communities in the United States.

Mamdani made these remarks at the first interfaith breakfast held at the New York Public Library in midtown Manhattan. The session focused on executive tactics in immigration, mass deportations, and the role of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency in these matters.

Referring to the holy book of Islam, Mamdani cited verses emphasizing justice, dignity, and the moral obligation to protect vulnerable individuals, connecting these principles to the contemporary struggles of undocumented migrants and refugees across the country.

Pointing to similarities between the Islamic sacred text and modern calls for migrant protection, he said: “The Qur’an teaches us that human dignity is inherent, not conditional.”

He added that Islam “is a faith built upon the narrative of migration.”

By referencing the concept of migration in Islamic tradition, he highlighted that wandering and the search for safety have deep roots in human history.

He also referred to the Torah and other religious texts when discussing the need to “love the stranger who is among you.”

Mamdani’s remarks come as federal authorities expand executive actions on migrant deportations, while several states and cities are seeking to limit cooperation with ICE.

During his speech, he also spoke about Rene Good and Alex Purdy, two Americans who were killed last month by ICE agents in Minneapolis.

Regarding immigration agents, Mamdani said: “Masked agents, who are paid with our own tax dollars, are violating the Constitution and terrifying our neighbors and our people.”

Mamdani said: “They enter as if mounted on a pale horse (a symbol of death), leaving a trail of devastation behind them. People dragged from their cars. Guns pointed at unarmed individuals. Families torn apart. Lives silently, quickly, and mercilessly destroyed.”

The mayor signed Executive Order No. 13, which prohibits federal agents from entering New York City property without a judicial warrant.

Mamdani has long presented himself as a vocal defender of immigrant and refugee communities, especially in New York.

His recent remarks reinforce a broader effort by the new city administration to frame immigration as a moral and human rights issue, not merely a matter of enforcing border laws.

Mamdani’s use of Islamic references quickly spread on social media, where many described and praised the speech as a rare moment of faith-based defense for migrants’ rights in the U.S. political discourse.

Supporters described the speech as a powerful challenge to narratives that portray migrants not as human beings seeking safety and opportunity but as threats.

Others emphasized the symbolic importance of a visibly elected Muslim official referencing religious texts in a political setting—an arena often dominated by secular or Christian frameworks—especially at a time when Muslims and migrants in the United States are facing increased scrutiny.