(Voz) In Texas, an ambitious urban development project has triggered intense debate. It is EPIC City, a planned community near Dallas that, according to its promoters, will follow Sharia or Islamic law. The initiative, led by the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) and promoted by religious influencer Yasir Qadhi, has raised concerns about its impact on social integration and compatibility with the U.S. legal framework and values.
A religious enclave with its own rules?
The EPIC City plan spans over 400 acres in Josephine, Texas. It will include a central mosque surrounded by housing, Islamic schools, parks, stores, clinics, a nursing home and other community services. Its promoters defend the initiative as an expression of religious freedom, allowing Muslims to live according to their beliefs in a safe and cohesive environment.
