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Dawah: A Common Thread Behind Modern Extremism
Since the mid-20th century, movements like Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) and the Muslim Brotherhood have advanced a strategy known as Dawah — an Arabic term meaning “invitation.” These organizations laid the intellectual and organizational foundation for many of today’s most dangerous terrorist groups, including Hamas, al-Qaeda, and the Taliban. Yet despite their global influence, Jamaat-e-Islami and its extensive network remain largely unrecognized by the public and under-examined by policymakers in the West.
That’s where our investigation began.
In 2025, a local political race in Georgia exposed just how deeply Dawah’s influence has spread. Sophia Farooq, the granddaughter of one of Jamaat-e-Islami’s founding figures, ran for chair of the Cobb County GOP — concealing her family’s ideological roots beneath a polished, apolitical campaign. What appeared to be a small local story soon unraveled into a vast transnational web of connections stretching from suburban America to South Asia.
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SOPHIA FAROOQ: THE INVISIBLE CANDIDATE OF THE COBB COUNTY GOP RACE
In 2025, Sophia Farooq — granddaughter of one of Jamaat-e-Islami’s founding figures — ran for chair of the Cobb County GOP in Georgia. While presenting herself as a fresh face in local politics, her family’s deep ties to Jamaat-e-Islami — a movement long accused of supporting terrorism — remained carefully hidden.
Local to Global: How one invisible candidate led to the exposure of a vast, invisible network
Part 2 of the investigation uncovers how Sophia Farooq’s connections extend beyond local politics, linking her to a network of ideological and financial influence spanning continents — part of a broader Dawah-based strategy operating through social, educational, and philanthropic channels worldwide.
Switching Gears: How One Organization is actually hundreds around the world
Part 3 of the investigation, “Switching Gears,” exposes how groups like Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, Hezbollah, and the Muslim Brotherhood sustain operations through charitable and humanitarian fronts. The 61-page dossier traces U.S.-based nonprofits that funnel money, evade sanctions, and build global influence — revealing a security crisis hidden behind the façade of philanthropy.
POI’s
People of Interest
This section highlights political and public figures whose connections, affiliations, or actions raise concerns regarding ideological influence, extremist networks, or foreign ties. Each profile is based on publicly available information and documented sources.
