Worshippers pack a Friday afternoon prayer service at the Islamic Society of Tulsa's sole mosque on July 3, 2026. Demand has surged in recent years, driving leaders to add a second service and seek expansion in Broken Arrow.

Broken Arrow leaders were flooded with anti-Muslim emails on a proposed mosque. Here’s what they said behind closed doors.

City councilors say their decision to reject a new mosque in Broken Arrow was based on land use concerns. But some agreed with anti-Islamic sentiment in their inboxes. A federal investigation is underway.

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