Jama’ah Muslimin Demands Trump Apologize for Joke About Prophet Muhammad

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Jakarta, MINA – Jama’ah Muslimin (Hizbullah) has strongly criticized US President Donald Trump for joking about the name “Muhammad” during a campaign speech, calling the remark offensive to Muslims and demanding a public apology.

Jama’ah Muslimin conveyed its position in a written statement dated October 19, 2026, corresponding to 8 Jumadil Awwal 1448 AH.

According to media reports cited by the organization, Trump made the remark while campaigning for Republican candidates in Dalton, Georgia, on Friday, October 16, ahead of the US midterm elections scheduled for November 3.

Trump said that when people are unsure of someone’s name in the Middle East, they can simply call the person “Mohammad,” claiming there is approximately a 65 percent chance of being correct. He added that he had used this approach for years and had never been wrong.

Jama’ah Muslimin said the remark was insulting because Muhammad is the name of the Prophet revered by approximately 2.2 billion Muslims worldwide. The organization also considered the comment inappropriate and contrary to standards of public speaking, particularly when made by the president of a major world power.

It warned that jokes targeting religious names and identities could reinforce negative stereotypes, normalize discrimination against Muslims and undermine peaceful relations among religious communities.

Jama’ah Muslimin called on Trump and his campaign team to issue a public apology to Muslims worldwide and pledge not to repeat similar remarks.

Jama’ah Muslimin also urged the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to condemn religiously based hate speech. It referred to the UN General Assembly resolution adopted on March 15, 2022, which designated March 15 as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia.

At the same time, Jama’ah Muslimin encouraged Muslims to respond calmly and patiently, in accordance with Islamic teachings.

Trump’s comments have drawn criticism from Muslim leaders and communities who consider the remarks disrespectful toward Islam and the Prophet Muhammad. The controversy has also renewed discussion about anti-Muslim rhetoric and religious tolerance amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran.

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), in a report published in early 2026, reportedly linked rising Islamophobia in the United States in part to restrictive immigration policies and crackdowns on pro-Palestine protests.

As of the time of reporting, no official response from the White House or Trump’s campaign team regarding Jama’ah Muslimin’s demand had been identified.

The controversy highlights concerns among Muslim organizations about rhetoric that could contribute to prejudice and discrimination. Jama’ah Muslimin’s statement emphasized the importance of respecting religious beliefs and protecting the dignity of religious communities in public discourse.[]

Mi’raj News Agency (MINA)