Amy Mek, RAIR Foundation, 4/2/25
These communities aren’t just quietly religious—they appear to be functioning Islamic enclaves that may openly defy American civil law, violate housing and zoning regulations, and erode the constitutional principle of equal access under the guise of cultural cohesion.
Governor Abbott says, “There’s no Sharia in Texas.” But take a drive through Plano or Irving and open your eyes. Islamic enclaves aren’t a future threat—they’re a present reality.
Around the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC Mosque) and the Islamic Center of Irving, entire neighborhoods have transformed into religiously exclusive zones where residents openly declare that “everybody here is Muslim.” These are not accusations. Muslims living in these areas say it themselves, proudly showcasing Islamic-only parks, homes with Quranic phrases, and mosques already embedded in the heart of their residential communities.
Just look at what surrounds the Islamic Center of Irving:
- Villas of Andalus
- Valencia Estates
- Alhamra Valley
- Lake View Villas
- Medina Villas (located directly beside EPIC in Plano)
These aren’t ordinary subdivisions—they are purpose-built Islamic colonies:
- Mosques built directly into the neighborhood plans
- Quran memorization schools that reject Western curricula
- Businesses that reflect Islamic values—halal-only offerings, Islamic signage, and Sharia-style behavioral expectations
- Streets named after Islamic figures: Ali Akbar Court, Amal Saleh Drive, Salma Jameel Court, Hafeela Drive, Zulaya Drive, Shemsa Way
The communities are lined with Muslim street names, parks with Islamic behavioral rules like “no alcohol” and “no loud music,” and homes proudly displaying signs such as “Masha Allah” and “Bismillah.” Many nearby businesses are visibly halal-focused and religious in tone—even if not named directly in video footage, the atmosphere is unmistakable: this is a Sharia-adherent lifestyle zone.
While these neighborhoods are often framed as culturally cohesive, their structure raises serious legal red flags. If homes are marketed exclusively to Muslims or non-Muslims are steered away, that would violate the Fair Housing Act. The integration of mosques into residential zones—alongside behavioral rules based on Islamic law, like bans on alcohol and loud music—suggests Sharia-style governance that conflicts with Texas law and the U.S. Constitution. If mosques or nonprofits are acting like HOAs, it could also violate zoning laws and 501(c)(3) tax rules. These aren’t just communities of faith—they may be operating in open defiance of American law and equal-access protections.
And here’s the kicker—they brag about it.
One Muslim resident, while filming a neighborhood tour, made a series of telling remarks:
“Not a single dog seen or heard.”
“This reminds me of my 100% Muslim country.”
“Texas is the future.”
“Everybody is Muslim here.”
“We just walk to the masjid—Mashallah.”
“This is ideal life for Muslims.”
“No alcohol. No marijuana. This is definitely Muslim.”
“Masha Allah written on almost every house.”
“Where else can you practice Islam like this in America?”
“These Minnesota brothers are moving to Texas like no tomorrow.”
“They make a community full of Muslim names.”
“This is the American dream—for Muslims.”
These are not the hallmarks of peaceful pluralism. They are indicators of parallel societies being built deliberately—rooted not in American civic values, but in Islamic communal supremacy. These are, in fact, beachheads.
This isn’t assimilation. It’s replication. And it follows a well-known Islamic doctrine: Hijrah—migration for the advancement of Islam, not integration into host cultures.
If any other group in America were building neighborhoods explicitly based on religion—excluding others, enforcing cultural behavior, and boasting about it—Texans would be outraged. But because it’s Islam, politicians and city officials remain silent.
Texans, wake up. Islamic cities aren’t a warning—they’re already here. The East Plano Islamic Center’s planned “EPIC City” is not the beginning. It’s the next phase.