By Riffat Kausar
Snn News Finland
Comments Attributed to i3 Institute Instructor
A Canadian Scholar Islamic instructor identified as Abu Ibrahim reportedly said that many Muslims living in Western countries mistakenly see themselves as part of what he called the “Western civilizational project.”
The remarks were highlighted by the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI), which monitors and translates commentary from religious and political figures, including sermons by Islamic scholars based in Western countries.
Abu Ibrahim has previously been identified by MEMRI as an instructor at the i3 Institute, a Canada-based Scholar religious education organization.
He has appeared on English-language Islamic podcasts, including the Islamic Oasis podcast, where he has discussed topics related to Islamic identity and political thought.
Claim That Islam Is ‘Exclusive and Hegemonic’
According to the excerpt circulated, Abu Ibrahim argued that Islam is “totally exclusive and hegemonic over every aspect of life” and cannot coexist with Western ideas.
The statement reflects his personal theological and political position rather than a verified consensus view among Islamic scholars, who hold a range of perspectives on the relationship between Islamic teachings and Western liberal democratic values.
Context of Wider Commentary
MEMRI has documented other statements attributed to Abu Ibrahim in recent months, including remarks made in an August 2025 episode of the Islamic Oasis podcast, in which he discussed young Muslims’ interest in Islamic political concepts such as the caliphate and shari’a law.
In that episode, host Muhammad Shirazi also commented on the availability of Islamist literature in Western bookstores.
MEMRI’s monitoring falls under its “Sermons by Imams in the West” project, which tracks commentary from religious figures based in North America and Europe.
Verification Notes
The specific date, platform, Scholar and full video of the particular clip referenced in the original source text could not be independently confirmed at the time of writing.
News outlets citing this material should verify the original broadcast source and date before publication, and should attribute the characterization of Scholar Islam as “exclusive and hegemonic” directly to Abu Ibrahim as his personal statement, rather than presenting it as an undisputed description of the religion.
MEMRI’s monitoring of Western imams and Islamic scholars
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