Modefa Islamic superstore opens in Richardson, Texas

A new 5,000-square-foot Islamic superstore named Modefa has opened in Richardson, Texas. The retail establishment offers a variety of products including modest fashion for women, hijabs, kufis, thobes, prayer rugs, and Islam-themed home decor. The facility also includes a family lounge and a prayer room.

The opening has drawn attention on social media, specifically from the X account Wall Street Apes, which characterizes the store as part of a broader trend of “Islamification” in the United States. Other commentators and scholars have expressed concerns regarding the growth of Islamic institutions and retail establishments in the country.