The Race That Changed the Conversation
In an essay for Courage for Democracy, NTMLA founder Zeeshan Hafeez reflects on his campaign for Texas’ 33rd Congressional District and how a grassroots race can shape the wider political conversation.
North Texas · Est. 2026
Uniting Muslim Leaders
Across North Texas
The North Texas Muslim Leadership Alliance connects civic, community, and faith leaders across Dallas–Fort Worth through advocacy, public education, collaboration, and leadership development.
2026 Election | Voter Guide
Dallas · Collin · Denton · Tarrant Counties
North Texas Muslim Voter Guide
One Community. One Unified Voter Guide. One Stronger Voice.
Four Muslim civic organizations. Four North Texas counties. One coordinated voter guide.
At a time when Muslim Americans face growing political hostility and challenges to their civil rights, informed civic participation has never been more important.
The North Texas Muslim Leadership Alliance (NTMLA), in collaboration with partner community organizations, is proud to present the 2026 North Texas Muslim Voter Guide, featuring recommended candidates across Dallas, Collin, Denton, and Tarrant counties.
Our selections reflect a commitment to religious freedom, civil rights, human dignity, and accountable leadership. While we may not agree with every candidate on every issue, we believe voters deserve clear information about those seeking to represent our communities.
Early Voting: October 19–30 · Election Day: November 3, 2026
Our purpose
Why the Alliance exists
Muslims in North Texas hold more public offices, run more campaigns and lead more institutions than ever before. What we have lacked is a durable, trusted place to coordinate. NTMLA is that place.
We exist to strengthen Muslim political leadership in North Texas, build meaningful relationships among politically engaged leaders, coordinate around issues and opportunities affecting our community, develop and support emerging leadership, and advance a shared political and civic agenda.
Read our missionStrengthen Muslim political leadership
Grow the number, capacity and effectiveness of Muslims in public life.
Build meaningful relationships
Turn acquaintances into allies through consistent, candid engagement.
Coordinate on issues & opportunities
Share information early and respond together, not in isolation.
Develop emerging leaders
Mentor, endorse and open doors for the next generation.
Advance a shared civic agenda
Agree on shared priorities and pursue them together.
Recent activity
News & media coverage
Research chair Ali Asgar Alibhai speaks to NPR on Islamophobia and interfaith solidarity in Texas
Dr. Ali Asgar H. Alibhai, chair of the Alliance’s Research & Public Education Working Group, spoke with NPR about anti-Muslim rhetoric in Texas politics and the faith communities he has found common cause with in Dallas.
Founder of NTMLA speaks on panel against rise of anti-Muslim hate in Texas
Zeeshan Hafeez represented the North Texas Muslim Leadership Alliance on a Texas Tribune Festival panel in Austin about the rise of anti-Muslim rhetoric in Texas politics.
Leadership
Led by working groups
The Alliance is run by committee: six working groups, each led by a chair and a vice chair drawn from the membership.
Zeeshan Hafeez
Founder
Mohammed Khalid
Elections & Endorsements
Mudassir Alam
Masjid Coordination
Dr. Ali Asgar H. Alibhai
Research & Public Education
Obaid Siddiqui
Voter Engagement & GOTV
Sabah (Saba) Khan
Government Affairs & Advocacy
Mayor Amir Omar
Political Leadership Pipeline
Membership
Membership is by invitation.
Leaders may request consideration or be nominated by a current member.
Members engage in good faith, respect the confidentiality of Alliance discussions, and act in the collective interest of North Texas Muslims.
وَاعْتَصِمُوا بِحَبْلِ اللَّهِ جَمِيعًا وَلَا تَفَرَّقُوا
“And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not become divided.”Qur’an 3:103
Get in touch
Questions about the Alliance, membership or our endorsements.
- General: info@ntmla.org
- Media: media@ntmla.org