Islamic Society of Central Del. on protests: “Standing next to them. That’s America.”

Much of the Muslim faith community throughout the United States are uneasy over the temporary travel ban under an executive order by President Donald Trump.

The president of the Islamic Society of Central Delaware, Usman Sandhu, admits people are feeling scared with the level of uncertainty in the coming months; however, there is a glimmer of positivity.

Tens of thousands flooded U.S. airports over the weekend in protest of President Trump's temporary ban on immigration. It's this showing of solidarity, Sandhu says gives him hope.

"How many Jewish rabbis and Christian pastors were out in Dallas, Texas yesterday [Monday]? That was probably one of the biggest congregations I saw," he says. "It was almost 1,000 people at the airport with Muslims. Standing next to them. That's America."

The order was signed Friday.

It bans admission to the U.S. of all citizens of Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen for 90 days and also prohibits all refugees from resettling in the U.S. for 120 days. There is an indefinite ban on Syrian refugees.

Green card holders who are permanent residents are exempt, along with dual citizens who have U.S. citizenship.

Dr. Sam Hoff, a professor of Political Science and History at Delaware State University, says most scholars would agree the President has primacy in foreign and international affairs; however, the particular manner in which this order was done is a little unique.

"The fact that congress wasn't involved in this, I think can be problematic but we also know this was an issue that Donald Trump talked about on the campaign, and he does cite the fact that the Obama administration identified those seven countries as dealing with terrorism," explains Dr. Hoff.

It's a move Sandhu calls unnecessary and one he strongly condemns.

He tells 47ABC his organization has people from 46 different nationalities including Syria and Yemen, and they will likely be affected in one way or another.

What he condemns, President Trump says is about security and not about religion.

"To keep radical Islamic terrorists out of the United States of America. We don't want 'em here," says President Trump.

In a statement, he also adds the U.S. will continue to "show compassion to those fleeing oppression, but in doing so protect our own citizens and voters."

As for the Muslim community, Sandhu urges patience.

"That's what Islam teaches. That at a time of calamity, you show more patience," he tells 47ABC. "Thank God for what you have been given and thank God for what you're not going to be given. Maybe you won't get the family member over here, but there's no need to get upset."

The Islamic Society of Delaware scheduled an Interfaith Evening in Newark at 7:30 p.m. Monday in light of this past weekend.

As for the Central Delaware chapter, Sandhu says they will continue having discussions on any possible events.