Meet the Only Imam to Pray Before Congress Twice

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In 2010, when he first gave the opening prayer, the U.S. religious scene was far from idyllic.

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An image of the November 2026 issue of Sojourners, titled "Face to Face." It features George Lakey on the cover
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