Wylie, Texas, February 4, 2026
Wylie Independent School District is investigating an incident where the organization Why Islam distributed Qurans, hijabs, and Islamic materials to students at Wylie East High School during lunch without district approval. The district became aware after social media videos surfaced. Fewer than 50 students participated, and the district is reviewing its approval procedures for student clubs to prevent future occurrences, emphasizing that this incident wasn’t part of any coordinated effort.
Wylie, Texas – Wylie Independent School District Investigates Unauthorized Distribution of Islamic Materials at Wylie East High School
Wylie Independent School District (ISD) is currently investigating an incident at Wylie East High School where an outside organization distributed Qurans, hijabs, and other Islamic materials to students without prior district approval.
The organization, Why Islam, set up a table during the lunch period on Monday, offering items such as Qurans, informational pamphlets about Sharia law, and hijabs for students to try on. The district became aware of the situation after videos of the event circulated on social media Monday evening. In response, Wylie ISD acknowledged that the student club responsible for inviting the organization did not follow the required approval procedures, leading to a procedural breakdown. The district emphasized that this incident was not part of any coordinated religious or political effort and is reviewing its internal procedures and staff oversight related to student clubs and guest approvals.
According to district officials, fewer than 50 students visited the table during the lunch period. Most students appeared to take a piece of candy, approximately four students received Henna designs, and about a dozen tried on a scarf or hijab. The table also included informational pamphlets and copies of the Quran. A few students voluntarily picked up materials, and the representatives provided Why Islam-branded bags for those who accepted the items. The district is committed to ensuring that such incidents do not occur in the future and is taking steps to reinforce its policies regarding the distribution of materials on campus.
This incident has sparked discussions about the distribution of religious materials in public schools. Wylie ISD has stated that it will not allow outside influence or online speculation to distort facts, sow division, or damage the trust it has built with the community. The district is taking full responsibility for the oversight and is working to prevent similar situations in the future.
Key Features of the Incident
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Involved | Why Islam |
| Location | Wylie East High School, Wylie, Texas |
| Materials Distributed | Qurans, informational pamphlets about Sharia law, hijabs |
| Number of Students Involved | Fewer than 50 |
| District’s Response | Investigation initiated, review of internal procedures and staff oversight |
| District’s Stance | Incident not part of coordinated religious or political effort, taking full responsibility for oversight |
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