Prominent Muslims React To Trump's Islamophobic Border Plan

"He's a dangerous divisive demagogue!"
Writer Reza Aslan weighed in on Trump's comments on Twitter.
Writer Reza Aslan weighed in on Trump's comments on Twitter.
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Donald Trump amped up his unapologetically Islamophobic campaign rhetoric on Monday with a call for the "complete shutdown of Muslims entering the United States." The comments from Republican presidential front-runner have been widely decried by his opponents and his party.

Dozens of prominent Muslims have mocked Trump's proposal, calling the business magnate "off his rocker" and "dangerous," as well as comparing him to a fascist leader.

Take a look at some of their comments below.

Ali Velshi -- Al Jazeera America host
Reza Aslan -- Writer and scholar of religions
Huma Abedin -- Aide to Hillary Clinton
Ingrid Mattson -- Professor of Islamic studies
Edina Lekovic -- Director of Policy at Muslim Public Affairs Council
Linda Sarsour -- Civil rights activist
Jerusha T. Lamptey -- Professor at Union Theological Seminary
Firas Alkhateeb -- Student

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