Islamic leader and speaker Joshua Evans opened a letter at his Jacksonville, Florida home only to find a tissue stuffed with white powder inside — an apparent attempt to intimidate him through fear. Hazmat crews and the FBI were called to the scene, and Evans spent most of the day in the hospital undergoing blood tests and x-rays. Fortunately, test results confirmed the substance was not a biological threat, but the incident exposed the reality of hatred that public Muslim figures face in America.
Targeted for Speaking the Truth
“Someone does not wrap a tissue up with powder in it and stuff it in an envelope and send it to you with good intentions.”
Evans, a nationally known Islamic speaker and former Christian who embraced Islam, believes he was targeted because of his public work discussing the religion of Islam and pointing out theological inconsistencies in the Bible. His videos and lectures have drawn significant attention — and with that attention comes hostility from those who cannot counter his message with reason and resort instead to intimidation.
Standing Firm Despite Hatred
- The FBI launched an investigation into the incident while the substance was sent to a health department lab for further testing
- Evans was given precautionary medication and released from Memorial Hospital
- Despite the threat, Evans remains committed to his mission of sharing the message of Islam across the country and around the world
- The incident serves as a reminder that speaking truth often comes with a cost — but it is a cost worth bearing
“It just lets us know that we do live in a world where we have to be on alert — where there are people who want to harm others for no other reason than simple hatred.”
