Election 2024: Muslim faith leader chooses not to canvas people's homes due to 'security threat'

Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri said he is 'a steadfast advocate for a secular state and the principles of equality and democracy enshrined in the Irish Constitution'

Founder and chairperson of the Irish Muslim Council, Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri, is running as an independent candidate in Dublin West and says he has chosen not to do canvassing of people’s homes because of social media attacks on him. File photo: RollingNews.ie

A well-known Muslim faith leader running for election in a Dublin constituency says he has been accused of planning to introduce Sharia Law into Ireland as part of a series of personal attacks against him during his campaign.

Founder and chairperson of the Irish Muslim Council, Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri, is running as an independent candidate in Dublin West and says he has chosen not to do canvassing of people’s homes because of social media attacks on him.