The deadly shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego (ICSD), a.k.a. Masjid Abu Bakr, has once again placed the mosque in the national spotlight. Authorities say the attack, which left three people dead, is being investigated as a ‘hate crime.’ The incident unsettled the San Diego community and prompted widespread condemnation from public officials and religious leaders alike.
But while the recent violence has generated sympathy and headlines, ICSD has long carried a controversial history that stretches back decades – including connections to 9/11 hijackers, terrorist financiers, and radical figures tied to some of the deadliest acts of terrorism ever committed on American soil.
