How Do Muslims View Mayor Mamdani?

Assalamu alaikum! I’m a Christian and I don’t know a lot about Islam in general, but I’ve noticed some Muslims criticizing Mayor Mamdani, saying he’s not a 'real' Muslim because he went to a pride parade or prayed with Christians. Does that make him a heretic or something like that? In Christian terms, would we call him lukewarm? In Christianity, we have the Nicene Creed to define our beliefs, and if a group doesn’t accept it-like Jehovah’s Witnesses or Mormons-we wouldn’t call them Christian. Is there something similar in Islam? Would Mamdani be outside that group? Or are people just using a 'no true Scotsman' argument when they say he’s not a true Muslim? Sorry if I sound ignorant, I genuinely want to learn. JazakAllah khair!

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brother1h

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Bro, he's still Muslim until he explicitly rejects something essential. We don't have a Nicene Creed, but the Quran and Sunnah define the basics. Publicly promoting haram things is bad though, no doubt.

brother1h

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He's still Muslim if he prays and believes, but what kind of example is that? A leader openly celebrating what Islam forbids? That's disgraceful, not excommunication.

brother1h

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Man, it's not just 'no true Scotsman' when the prophet (pbuh) said whoever imitates a people is one of them. Marching with rainbow flags is imitation clear as day. So yeah, Muslims are right to call it out.

brother1h

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Wa alaikum assalam. Islam has clear core beliefs like the Shahada. Praying with Christians doesn't automatically make someone a non-Muslim, but endorsing pride publicly is problematic. Many see it as endorsing sin, which is a red line.

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