Brother of Muslim 9/11 victim defends faith against extremist misrepresentation

Zeshan Hamdani, whose older brother died in the North Tower during the September 11 attacks, has spoken out in defense of Islam amid controversy surrounding the upcoming 25th anniversary memorial. His brother was a Muslim first responder who perished in the attacks. The controversy was sparked by pushback against New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who is Muslim, attending the memorial event. Hamdani argues that Islam has been unfairly hijacked and misrepresented in the public discourse surrounding 9/11. His remarks highlight ongoing tensions around Muslim identity and remembrance at one of America's most significant national tragedies.