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From: progressive-muslim@yahoogroups.com [mailto:progressive-muslim@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Md Anisur Rahman
Sent: Friday, October 30, 2009 4:34 AM
To: progressive-muslim@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Progressive-Muslim] FW: [AmeriConscience] Fw: The FBI Raid and Shooting Death of Imam Luqman
Salam,
Yes, that is a dire criminal act done by FBI. However after September 11 and so many suicide bombings in
, Iraq , Pakistan Palestine, , non-Muslims are in terrible confusion as to what is the religion of Islam(which was said as a religion of peace!). The number of those terrorists in Islam is not very big but enough to tarnish the image of Islam so badly! So for non-Muslims it is very very difficult to believe that Islam is the religion of peace rather than the religion of terror! That is why all those unwanted and sad incidents are happening. You must understand what is the root cause of the terrorism in orthodox Islam(hadiths and fiqa) and try to uproot those! That will be the real good work for Muslim and humanity at large. Thanks and regards. Afghanistan and other countries Anis
[The holy Quran 2:256] “There is no compulsion in religion; truly the right way has become clearly distinct from error; therefore, whoever disbelieves in the evil and believes in Allah he indeed has laid hold on the firmest handle, which shall not break off, and Allah is Hearing, Knowing(about what you are doing).”
“[The holy Quran 10:99] Had your Lord willed, all the people on earth would have believed. Do you want to force the people to become believers?”
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Subject: [Progressive-Muslim] FW: [AmeriConscience] Fw: The FBI Raid and Shooting Death of Imam Luqman
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Date: Saturday, October 31, 2009, 3:40 AM
Horrible act of FBI.Please protest against it.
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From: Abdul Wahid Osman Belal [mailto:awobelal@ yahoo.co. uk]
Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2009 4:20 PM
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ABDUL WAHID OSMAN BELAL
--- On Fri, 30/10/09, Romi Elnagar <bluesapphire48@ yahoo.com> wrote:
From: Romi Elnagar <bluesapphire48@ yahoo.com>
Subject: [AmeriConscience] Fw: The FBI Raid and Shooting Death of Imam Luqman
To:
Date: Friday, 30 October, 2009, 3:41
THE FBI RAID AND SHOOTING
DEATH OF IMAM LUQMAN
Lexington, KY (10/29/09) - It is with deep sadness and concern that we announce the shooting death of Imam Luqman A. Abdullah, of Masjid Al-Haqq (Detroit, MI). Imam Luqman was a representative of the Detroit Muslim community to the "National Ummah" and the general assembly (Shura) of the Muslim Alliance in North America (MANA).
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced that their agents shot and killed the Imam during a raid related to a criminal complaint alleging that members of the mosque were engaged in criminal, but "not terrorist activity." This tragic shooting raises deep concerns regarding the use of lethal force by law enforcement agents.
Since the investigation was "solely criminal" based upon "smuggling and fraud," we urge law enforcement and the media not to take undo advantage of this tragedy in order to demonize American Muslims generally, and those who are African American Muslims in particular.
The National Community or "Ummah" was established by Imam Jamil Al-Amin (formerly known as H. Rap Brown). It is an association of mosques in several cities in the U.S. that coordinates religious and social services primarily in the Black American community. Reference to the "Ummah" as a "nation-wide radical fundamentalist Sunni group consisting primarily of African-Americans" is an offensive mis-characterizatio n.
To those who have worked with Imam Luqman A. Abdullah, allegations of illegal activity, resisting arrest, and "offensive jihad against the American government" are shocking and inconsistent. In his ministry he consistently advocated for the downtrodden and always spoke about the importance of connecting with the needs of the poor.
It is our hope and prayer that a thorough investigation will be carried out with the greatest integrity. We urge the Muslim community and all Americans committed to justice to actively monitor both the investigation and trial of the accused. Also, we urge law enforcement authorities to release Imam Luqman's remains expeditiously so that they may be buried according to Islamic practice.
MANA is committed to the establishment of viable, healthy and dynamic Muslim communities, neighborhoods and institutions that meet the religious, social, economic and political needs of the Muslims in this land. For more information about MANA's programs including SHARE centers, Healthy Marriage Initiative, Community Re-entry Program; as well as the National Campaign for Healing & Reconciliation, visit our website at www.mana-net. org.
MANA | P. O. Box 910375 | Lexington | KY | 40591
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