San Diego Mosque Guard Amin Abdullah Hailed as Hero After Shooting

Middle East outlets focus on Amin Abdullah’s life story, his role as a father of eight, and his decision to shield worshippers during the attack. Coverage places the San Diego shooting within a pattern of violence against Muslims in Western countries and stresses the emotional impact on diaspora communities. Commentators expect Muslim groups to push harder for recognition of anti-Muslim hatred and for concrete safety measures at mosques in the US and elsewhere.

• •Middle East coverage describes Abdullah as a devoted family man who died protecting worshippers at the San Diego mosque.
• •Reports from the region say Muslim communities abroad are holding prayers and tributes for the San Diego victims.
• •Commentators link the San Diego mosque shooting to a wider rise in anti-Muslim attacks in Western countries.
• •Outlets highlight that Abdullah’s friends and colleagues describe him as calm under pressure and committed to the mosque’s safety.
• •Writers argue that US authorities must address anti-Muslim hatred more directly to reassure Muslim worshippers.