US Congressman Tells Journalist ‘Go Back To UK’ Over Islamic Call To Prayer Dispute

A heated exchange occurred in the U.S. Congress when Mehdi Hasan, British-Pakistani journalist, asked a lawmaker about objections to the Islamic call to prayer being heard near his constituency. The lawmaker told Hasan he should “go back to the UK”, sparking debates over race, religion and press freedom in America.

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US Congressman Tells Journalist ‘Go Back To UK’ Over Islamic Call To Prayer Dispute
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US Congressman Tells Journalist ‘Go Back To UK’ Over Islamic Call To Prayer Dispute

IN SHORTA heated exchange occurred in the U.S. Congress when Mehdi Hasan, British-Pakistani journalist, asked a lawmaker about objections to the Islamic call to prayer being heard near his constituency. The lawmaker told Hasan he should “go back to the UK”, sparking debates over race, religion and press freedom in America.

TL;DR

  • The incident took place during a hearing on a mosque project and public-address system in the congressman’s district.
  • Mehdi Hasan asked about the congressman’s stance on the call to prayer (adhan), prompting the retort “Go back to the UK”.
  • Critics argue the remark reflects racial or xenophobic undertones and raises concerns about tolerance.
  • The debate intersects with American values on press freedom, multiculturalism and Muslim civic inclusion.
  • The clip went viral on social media, drawing responses from advocacy groups and commentators.

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