Media Release: The Rate at Which Crime Has Spiraled in this Country and Taken on a New Face.

Media Release:

Re: The Rate at Which Crime Has Spiraled in this Country and

Taken on a New Face.

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) is very much alarmed by the rate at which crime has spiraled in this country and taken on a new face, this as the attacks and murder of key personalities; entertainers, media personnel and religious leaders makes the headlines in our news. When personalities like these are attacked and murdered in some cases it points to not only a state of lawlessness but also a state of disrespect and a state that has no regard for life.

The Recent despicable attack on Father Clyde Harvey, the attacks on the Guardian and Express reporters by officers attached to our protective arm, whose main purpose is to protect and serve with pride, the senseless attack on our brother "Skippy" and that despicable act of cowardice against Nikki Crosby and the sacrilegious murder of Pundit Sunil Ragbirsingh has casted a dark cloud over this Nation's Flag predicting a shameful annihilation.

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) is Calling on the government and its agency responsible for crime and policing to tranquilize this beast that has been devouring this country from within. Building more police station and putting more boots on the ground is not going to do it but would Infuriate it even more. The first step in stopping this beast is to weed out the corruption and the rogue faces from within the government and the TTPS.

We are calling on the NGO’s, FBO’s and corporate Trinidad and Tobago to step-up where government has failed and to make good on your existence by fulfilling your true purpose.

Government's policy towards the poor black people in this country must change. The Government needs to listen and deliver on a silver platter "hope" to the people of this country, they need to work closely with and empower the FBO’s, NGO’s and corporate TnT. It's the only way they'll be able to start the conversation and end with implementation.

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) is Calling on the perpetrators of these crimes to stop and be cognizant of your actions as this will eventually destroy you and your future generation; the old is burying the young. There are those who has their eyes fixed on that real-estate on which you stand. They see you as a hindrance in their way of profit and control, and as financiers to the government; whom do you think will have the final say? You need to empower yourselves and create opportunities to become conglomerates in your own communities so that no one would be able to take from you, your right to live and enjoy your space. The citizens of this country are not your enemy, it is those that holds the seat of power. It is those that’s responsible for policy. It is those that decide who gets and who does not get. It is those who busy themselves with satisfying their financiers by ignoring your cries. The only way this enemy can be tamed is to first distance yourself from the life of crime and hate. To unite and speak with one voice. To properly structure your communities by establishing leadership. To create programs that will educate and empower the youth. To “Be Better Not Bitter”.

For Immediate Release:

Date: November 27, 2017

Umar Abdullah

Head of Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front)

Tel: +18687870765 or +18683656253

Media Release: The Attorney General, Faris Al-Rawi’s Response to the “Terrorist Attack in Manhattan.”

Media Release:

Re: The Attorney General, Faris Al-Rawi’s Response to the “Terrorist Attack in Manhattan.”

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) is having serious issues with the timing and sentiments expressed in media release dated 31st October 2017, by the AG in responding to what is being dubbed as the terrorist attack in Manhattan during similar and even more gruesome and heartless attacks on innocent Civilians by the rogue nations like America, Israel, Britain, Russia and Myanmar (Burma) to name a few. Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) does not condone nor encourage any such action on civilians. This dreadful and senseless attack in Manhattan on the innocents deserves nothing less than the strongest condemnation and the stiffest of penalties but that does not absolve the right of any individual more so a government Minister or Ministers from recognizing other such tragedies like those dastardly and cowardly act perpetrated on civilians by the very governments that cry out in the face of such evil. The Muslim community of Trinidad and Tobago and the Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi came from the same household and even though we have all followed different paths our father Ibrahim (AS) taught us and inspired us to stand by what we believe is right. Not only did he question the illogical practices of his fellowmen, knowing that his was the voice of reason, he actively made attempts to guide his people towards the right path. And above all, when he was met with hatred and rejection by the people, he never lost confidence in the truth. Prophet Ibrahim (AS) had confidence and faith. He knew his beliefs were backed by reason, and so he had nothing to fear. This is the legacy of our father and this is the legacy we were bound to follow.

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) is questioning why since assuming office in 2015 our brother; the Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi never condemned those attacks on innocent’s civilians perpetrated by those nations, named? From 2015 to October 2017, 35,084 civilians a quarter of which are women and children, have been killed in Syria. Of the civilians killed in 2016 alone, 2,574 were children under the age of 18 and a further 1,944 were women. Presently; 2017 Death Count stands at 7,203. The United States has killed nearly 30 Muslims for every American lost.

Where is the press release condemning the ethnic cleansing in Myanmar where killings, torture, rape and arson is being reported daily?

Where is the press release condemning the US airstrikes on the Syrian village of Manbij 19th July 2016, killing 117 including 35 children and 20 women.

Where is the press release condemning the 4 million innocent civilians the United States and their allies have killed during their so called “War on Terror?

Where is the press release condemning the air strikes on five medical buildings and two schools in Aleppo and Idlib 15th February 2016?

Where is the press release condemning Israel’s aggression and illegal occupation and the blatant disregard of the many UN resolutions and America’s support of it?

Mainstream media has also failed to acknowledge that the Islamic State groups' alleged attacks like the one in Manhattan could ultimately be blamed on Washington, because the extremist group was created by them, according to a recent Global Research study.

“Much like al-Qaida, the Islamic State is made-in-the-USA, an instrument of terror designed to divide and conquer the oil-rich Middle East and to counter Iran’s growing influence in the region,” the Center for Research on Globalization wrote.

They continued, “Just like many U.S. interventions into the sovereignty of other countries, Washington's foreign policy in the Middle East has backfired.”

They went on to write that, “the fact that the United States has a long and torrid history of backing terrorist groups will surprise only those who watch the news and ignore history.”

A prominent English journalist put it quite simply. “If the United States wants to improve its image in the Islamic world,” he said, “it should stop killing Muslims.”

Considering all this Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) is calling their brother; the Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi and the government to condemn all such attacks, especially if perpetrated by the nation that boast of being the flag bearer of democracy. Do this and you would not appear to be unjust and hypocritical.

For immediate Release:
Date: November 2nd, 2017

Umar Abdullah
Head of Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front)
Tel: +18687870765 or +18683656253

Media Release: The Fifteenth National Youth Parliament’s Debate to Establish a Counter Radicalism Youth Policy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9trvpPt_0ok

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9trvpPt_0ok

Media Release:

Re: The Fifteenth National Youth Parliament’s Debate to Establish a Counter Radicalism Youth Policy

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) is very disappointed in our nation’s youth in their debate to establish a Counter Radicalism Youth Policy that would identify the root cause of any attraction of radicalism and terrorism to young citizens and that will dissuade young citizens from becoming involved therein. This, as the Fifteenth National Youth Parliament ended on Monday October 30th, 2017.

It was a poor attempt which lacked research and foresight. It was a bad reflection of their worth as future leaders of this country. There was a blatant refusal to recognize a change in dynamics. References made to news articles, reports and statistics were in most cases irrelevant and not consistent with the root cause and solutions to the problem.

It appears that our youth have become Lazy and dysfunctional in their approach to dealing with issues. They lack the influence and motivation. They have brought nothing new to the discussions.

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) is appealing to the intellect of our nation’s youth to pay attention to history as it relates to International events in the treatment of Muslims and the resurgence of Pure Islam here in this country. Perhaps there they'll Find the keys to unlock the understanding that will drive the debate in pinpointing the cause and arriving at a solution.

For Immediate Release:

Date: October 31, 2017

Umar Abdullah

Head of Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front)

Tel: +18687870765 or +18683656253

Media Release: Greetings and Best Wishes to Ricardo Bharath Hernandez and the Santa Rosa First Peoples Community on First Peoples Day.

Media Release:

Re: Greetings and Best Wishes to Ricardo Bharath Hernandez and the Santa Rosa First Peoples Community on First Peoples Day.

The American Developmental Biologist, Bruce Harold Lipton once said “Through consciousness, our minds have the power to change our planet and ourselves. It is time we heed the wisdom of the ancient Indigenous People and channel our consciousness and spirit to tend the garden and not destroy it.”

According to the American Writer, Artist and Social Activist, Robert Alan Silverstein; “When European explorers 'discovered' lands on the other continents, there were already people living there. All too often the explorers took the land away from the native or indigenous peoples and either killed them or suppressed them. In many cases, the native languages and cultures were suppressed and the natives were forced to adopt Western ways. Unfortunately, this isn't just a thing of the past -- many indigenous peoples and their cultures are still threatened today.”

It is in this context why Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) stands in gratitude of the First People of this country on this historical very auspicious occasion. We extend our heartfelt appreciation and love to Ricardo Bharath Hernandez and the Santa Rosa First Peoples Community. It is your right to be recognized and it’s our responsibility to acknowledge. Today we honor you the people who first called this land home. We remember the struggles and tragedies you endured. We respect your space and the contributions you all have made as part of the story of this great land.

The purpose of this holiday is to promote the First Peoples culture and to honor the history of the First People. To overlook the painful history of colonialism, enslavement, discrimination and land grabs that followed the Italian explorer’s 1498 arrival here to our shores. For the Santa Rosa First Peoples Community, we agree this holiday means a lot. You have something and we should also understand this is the beginning of something greater.

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) fully supports and endorses the First Peoples right to maintain and strengthen their distinct political, economic, social and cultural characteristics, as well as their legal systems, while retaining their rights to participate fully, if they so choose, in the political, economic, social and cultural life of the State.

They should not be considered myths of the past, but rather a people who wants to be respected, not to be victims of intolerance and racism. Our Prime Minister, The Honorable Dr. Keith Rowley in October 2016 said: “We must not ignore those who claim the status of First Peoples in this country.” He then went on to describe them “as owners of this land before we came…”

For Immediate Release:

Date: October 13, 2017

Umar Abdullah

Head of Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front)

Tel: +18687870765 or +18683656253

CAMPAIGN FOR HAITI

Assalaamu Alaiykum;

 

May Allah bless all those who have given selflessly to the people of Dominica, with health, wealth and success. May Allah keep all those kind and generous souls in his protection forever. May Allah bless all of you and your family on the day of judgment! May Allah Make This World a Better Place to live for us and our children. May He keep us on the straight path. May He give us the opportunity to die as Muslims and give us the best in this world and here after. Aameen.

 

Alhamdulillah, Dominica is on its way to recovery and may Allah make their journey an easy one; Aameen, but what about the other cries that is being heard from next door. Is it that we have forgotten them? Yes, indeed we have forgotten them. Those people of Haiti, how difficult it must be for them? The population is largely constituted of descendants of African Slaves who gained independence from France in 1804; in what became known as the mother of all revolutions; for which we owe a wealth of gratitude. However, civil unrest, poverty and natural disasters have left the country crippled. In fact, it is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. In addition, the country is still recovering from massive disasters that span from 1564 to present.

 

In more recent times there was the great flood of 1989 where 4,945 families were affected, 1,527 houses destroyed with another, 1,640 damaged. Hurricane Gordon in 1994 killed 2,000 people. In 1998 Hurricane George took the lives of 147 persons with an additional 40 unaccounted for, seriously injuring 34 and displacing 167,000. Another flood in the year 2002 claimed 31 lives with 14 more being unaccounted for and 700 displaced. Again in 2004 torrential rains caused the deaths of 1,232 persons and 1,443 disappearances with 130 being displaced. In that same year Hurricane Ivan and Hurricane Jeanne struck taking with them the lives of 4,870, injuring 2,620 with a significant 846 unaccounted for and displacing 300,000. In 2005 hurricane Dennis left more than 500 homeless. October of that same year Hurricane Wilma and Tropical Storm Alpha struck causing much destruction. November of 2006 heavy rain caused flooding damaging roadways and the collapse of a bridge. Heavy floods in 2007 caused considerable damage to several regions including a bridge which links Haiti to the Dominican Republic. The effects of Hurricane Hanna in 2008 and Tropical storm Fay caused widespread damage but it was nothing compared to Hurricane Gustav of the same year which caused the deaths of 77 persons, 8 persons disappearing, 15,000 families were affected after the storm destroyed 3,000 houses and damaged 11,458. They were speared later of the same year when Hurricane Ike a category 4 merely touched the west coast. Heavy rains again in 2009 caused wide spread flooding in the southern part of the country. In 2010 there was another kind of disaster of epic proportions. Two earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 and 6.1 respectively accompanied by many aftershocks measuring 5 to 5.9. This horrific event killed an estimated 316,000 people and widespread destruction of property.  Later that same year a cholera epidemic gripped the areas surrounding Port-au-Prince killing at least 3,597 and sickening over 340,000. One month after; another nightmare, this time Hurricane Thomas hits mainland and killed 10 Haitians causing damages and worsening the cholera epidemic. another attempt by nature causing catastrophic flooding was Hurricane Matthew in 2016, killing 580 persons leaving 35,000 homeless. And now Presently in 2017, Hurricane Irma which brought strong winds lots of heavy rain and flooding.

 

After highlighting those disasters that were within recent years not to mention the 30 other catastrophes in previous years. There is no surprise that Haiti is the most impoverished country in the western hemisphere. Question is how is Haiti compared to Dominica and would they ever recover?

 

Our Haitian brothers and sisters reached out to us over the past two weeks and has asked for our help in whichever way we can. They have suffered lots of losses and damages to property and injury and death to animals and humans. They have a registered organization Ordeprogresia (Organization for development and the Islamic progress in Haiti) and is urgently requiring from your collaboration and financial support during this difficult period to relief the Muslim brothers and sisters and other persons who are taking shelter in their Masjid in Gonaïves City, Jeremie, Nan Sud Area, Marchand Dessaline, Port de Paix and Bochamp. (See images attached).

 

Your financial support will be very useful and would go a long way in rebuilding confidence and hope in the Haitian people: They need foods, clothes, hygienic articles, water, etc. For further information please contact brother Sajeed Ul Rehman via phone or WhatsApp @ +50934330583.

 

May Allah protect all of you and your families and give all of you many blessings of abundance, good health and success in this life and success in the hereafter. Aameen.

 

Umar Abdullah

Head of Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front)

Tel: +18687870765 or +18683656253

 

A Fallacious Tale of Hypocrisy, Semantics and Propaganda

A Fallacious Tale of Hypocrisy,
Semantics and Propaganda
By: Umar Abdullah
Date: October 4, 2017

The Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR) found the international coalition forces, led by the US, Under the TRUMP administration, killed 260 civilians, including 70 children and 34 women when a school and market was bombed in Mosul in March of this year, 2017. In this same month, reports of civilian deaths from US air strikes across Syria and Iraq soared to an all-time high, according to AIRWARS, a British monitoring group, which found there were 1,472 casualties linked to US air strikes in March.

The deadliest mass shooting in US history:  A 72-minute killing spree that left 59 dead and over five hundred injured in Las Vegas in what can only be described as an unlawful, Horrific and evil, systematic use of violence and intimidation, against the American people was an act of Terrorism. This was an attempt to create terror and fear. We are seeing from this tragic episode the photos of those killed and stories of their lives told, but where were the photos of those high soaring numbers of dead women and children uncovered in Syria and Iraq?

The author and perpetrator of this dastardly act; Stephen Paddock a multimillionaire who had recently wired $100,000 to the Philippines, where his girlfriend Marilou Danley and her family lived, was found dead with an arsenal of weapons, enough to fill 10 large suitcases, with more than ten rifles, 23 guns, including a Kalashnikov and AR-15 assault rifles, a vast and a stockpile of military grade .223 calibre ammunition.  Another arms cache including 19 weapons, several pounds of a commercially available explosive, and thousands of rounds of ammunition was found at his home in Mesquite, 80 miles northeast of Las Vegas. They found traces of ammonium nitrate fertilizer, which can be used to make homemade bombs, in his car.

Despite all this Donald Trump calls this an “act of pure evil” - how can anyone be more fallacious than that? A mere couple days ago when a Somali refugee; Abdulahi Hasan Sharif, armed with a knife and a flag, ran down four pedestrians and struck and injured four others, everyone was quick to call it a terrorist attack.

Reports are now claiming, The Islamic State terror group claimed Paddock converted to Islam a few months ago, reports say, they said the attack, was carried out by a “soldier” of the caliphate and was done “in response to calls to target coalition countries.” In another statement released hours later, ISIS referred to Paddock as Abu Abd al-Barr al-Amriki and said he answered a call to arms by its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

Well I guess we all know where this baseless propaganda is going to lead us. Yes! right back to where we started, meaning, if Stephen Paddock is a white American Christian, his crime will be labeled as an "act of pure evil" But if is name now becomes, Abu Abd al-Barr al-Amriki, his crime will be labeled as an "act of terrorism".

Umar Abdullah
Head of Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front)
Tel: +18687870765 or +18683656253
#trump #cnn #bbc #foxnews #aljazeera

Dominican Relief Effort

Attention!

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front), yesterday received a communiqué from our Muslim Brothers on the ravaged Island of Dominica. The message is as follows:

Assalamu Alaikum brothers and sisters. Alhamdulillah. May Allah reward you all with paradise Ameen.  Dominica has one organisation under one leadership, any relief to be sent should be addressed to the Muslim Community of Dominica:

Address: No 1 Federation Drive, Goodwill Roseau

Tel: +17672762899.

Currently. The contact individuals are:

Imam Idris Ahiwa.  +17672762899

Muhammad Abdullah Shabazz

Tel +17672752131

Isa Abdullah (Shabazz Son)

+17672764478

We had a meeting after Jumu’ah prayer. The information we got from the Prime Minister is that the country would be in dire need of food supplies for the next 3 to 6 months. Based on that we have decided on the following items needed for our community:

Cereals (Oats, Cornflakes etc.)

Cream of wheat

Crackers

Breads

Flour

Cooking oil

Tuna (Canned)

Cheese (Vegetarian)

Butter

Corn Meal

Sardines

Rice

Soya Chunks

Beans (Lentils, Black Eye etc.)

Canned Corn (Mixed Vegetables, Peas etc.)

Mackerel

Mashed Potatoes (Puree)

Potatoes

Juices

Garlic

Onions

Water

Salt

BABY FORMULA:

6 to 12 Months

1 to 3 Years.

DIAPERS:

SIZES 3, 4, and 5

(More in sizes 3, 4) less in size 5

Wipes

Toilet Papers

Napkins

Powdered Milk

Batteries (D battery) AA, AAA

Flash Lights /Candles/Solar Lamps

Soaps (Soap Powder/Bathing Soap)

Toothpaste

Tooth Brushes

Disinfectants

Matches/Lighters

Plastic Bags

Garbage Bags

Feminine Products

Diesel (Generator Fuel)

Tarpaulins

We got two generators from Grenada. We put one each at Roseau and Portsmouth Masjid. However, we will need at least 20 to 25 additional generators 220 vault. Preferably diesels ones.

So, what we are asking of you, your community and your organisation is that to contribute and collect these items, then to communicate with us to see if others gathered the same item. We don't want to end up with similar products from different sources.

TOOLS FOR REBUILDING/CONSTRUCTION:

Power Tools

Hand Saws

Power/Circular Saws

Drills

Big and Small Grinders

Extension Cord 50ft, 100 ft., 150ft

Hammers

Levels

Compound Mixer

Compacters

Jack Hammer

In terms of building materials, the following written items on paper in photographs attached, is for rebuilding of masjid of Roseau.

As for rebuilding of homes either completely destroyed or damaged, brother Isa Abdullah (Tel: +17672764478) is mandated to give a report.  However, preliminary reports indicate around 4 homes in the Carib territory and one in the Roseau community were totally destroyed while 10 homes - subject to correction - are damaged; mostly roofs.

The Carib territory Masjid is destroyed (See Video Attached). The destroyed structures were wooden in nature.

Imam Idris Ahiwa

Muslim Community of Dominica

Faith Without Hypocrisy? or Hypocrisy Without Faith?

Faith Without Hypocrisy?

or

Hypocrisy Without Faith?

Response to Iqubal Hydal’s Statement in The Trinidad Express

Dated 25th Sept. 2017

In the Name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful.

“And tell the believing women to lower their gaze (from looking at forbidden things), and protect their private parts (from illegal sexual acts) and not to show off their adornment except that which is apparent (like both eyes for necessity to see the way, or outer palms of hands or one eye or dress like veil, gloves, headcover, apron), and to draw their veils all over Juyûbihinna (i.e. their bodies, faces, necks and bosoms) and not to reveal their adornment except to their husbands, or their fathers, or their husband's fathers, or their sons, or their husband's sons, or their brothers or their brother's sons, or their sister's sons, or their (Muslim) women (i.e. their sisters in Islâm), or the (female) slaves whom their right hands possess, or old male servants who lack vigour, or small children who have no sense of feminine sex. And let them not stamp their feet so as to reveal what they hide of their adornment. And all of you beg Allâh to forgive you all, O believers, that you may be successful.” (Quran 24:31).

The statements made by Iqubal Hydal to suggest that the Hijab is not a mandate of the Quran and the immediate response and course of action by the Muslims came as no surprise for we are told by our Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, “…There will come a trial which will appear… During this trial, a man will be a believer in the morning and an unbeliever by evening, such that people will be in two camps: the camp of faith without hypocrisy and the camp of hypocrisy without faith…

It is appearing that Hydal and his entire group is bent on exposing that hypocrisy. It appears when the Caliph al-Mu'tasim commanded and deployed a massive army to retaliate against the Romans who at the time invaded Malatya, in honour of a Muslim sister who cried out "Wa Mo'atasimah" which translates to "O Mu'tasim", after being captured and unveiled by the Romans has not taught us any lesson when it comes to our Muslim Sisters...

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) contacted Iqubal Haydal and spoke with him regarding his statements. He was quick to point out that even though he is commending the sister (WPC) for challenging the authorities in seeking her right to religious freedom and observance, he is of the opinion it’s not a mandate of the Qur’an.  He further went on to say it is his opinion that it would have been more appropriate for the WPC to fight for the right for all police officers Male and Female to attend the Jumu’ah on Fridays. He said he is not against the wearing of the Hijab, however he is sensing a level of hypocrisy by his critics asking how many of them supported the Muslim WPC, sighting also the sisters who attend the masjid are most times inappropriately dressed.

The statements of Iqubal Hayal will none the less certainly throw open the doors of compromise to those Muslim Brothers and Sisters who are not prepared to stand firm on this issue. This together with our hypocrisy would however weaken our resolve and so would lead to the eventual stripping of all our religious practices.

I am yet to see the rationale of the Muslim response compounded with the fact that in this country we have had so many cases regarding the Hijab, that have been adjudicated and so many before the courts awaiting trial and judgements. How many Muslims are aware of this? How many Muslims are supporting these sisters?

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) have told Hydal, he has intensified the flames of discord between the Muslims and his group.

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) also told Hydal, more importantly, he needs to address the Muslim community of this country and thoroughly explain his group’s position on Islam and Muslims as it relates to the Qur’an and The Sunnah and That, he should make it clear where he stands on this issue as this would obviously affect him and his group.

Umar Abdullah

Head of Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front)

Tel: +18687870765 or +18683656253

Date: September 26, 2017

 

Media Release: In Response to Senior Suprintendent Kenny Mc Intyre's denial of a “Hit List”,

Media Release:

Re: In Response to Senior Suprintendent Kenny Mc Intyre's denial of a “Hit List”,

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) is shocked and surprised by the way Senior Supderintendant Kenny Mc Intyre has responded to questions posed to him on whether there is a "hit list" the police are targeting for execution from Enterprise area.

He is either naive or knowingly covering up for dirty cops. He says that police are not executioners and are there to "uphold the law." He says, “we don't execute people, we are not in the execution business. We are upholding the law and if one breaks the law we will issue a warrant for arrest and arrest that person.”

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah is saying the officer responsible for the killing of Jelani Martins has broken the law and should be called to account for his actions, as in the case of Govinda Morgan, the security guard who was charged for shooting to death ex-convict Vern Sambury.

We have evidence that some police officers have appointed themselves judge, jury and executioner in an alarming number of cases.

The following should be a lesson to Kenny Mc Intyre as to the reasons why he needs to be better informed before he opens his mouth:

- In August of 2016 National Security Minister Edmund Dillon said: "... They should not be allowed to live normal lives... We should harass them. Quite frankly we should make their lives untenable .. So, I have instructed my agencies within the National Security to identify and find out that 2% of individuals..."

Less than 3 months after on 19th Oct 2016 Adele Gilbert was unlawfully shot and killed by police.

- In 2004 Opposition Senator Roy Augustus asked then Minister of National Security Martin Joseph to respond to allegations that a police hit squad is in operation. following the death of 18-year-old Sherman Monsegue who, contrary to police reports, residents insist was unarmed. he said, “I hope the Minister of National Security will deny the existence of a death squad in the Police Service. There seems to be some evidence of it.”

- In July 2007, a parliamentary Joint Select Committee issued a report which was highly critical of the Police Service. The report highlighted a disturbingly high number of disciplinary charges against officers, a need to combat the increased levels of indiscipline within the Police Service and a "serious lack of accountability from top to bottom" in the police force.

- In July 2008, Acting Commissioner of Police James Philbert acknowledged that the Police Service owed the nation an apology for the poor quality of policing experienced by some sectors of society over the years.

- On January 3, 2010, an unarmed Tristan Cobbler was shot dead by police. Later in that same year the deputy commissioner of police acknowledged that it would be "a monumental task" to transform the Police Service."

- In 2011 there were the cold-blooded killings of Kerron Fernando Eccles, Abigail Johnson, and Alana Duncan in Barrackpore.

- Also in 2011, the Crime and Problem Analysis (CAPA) department of the Police Service, showed the number of extrajudicial killings increased consistently over the previous decade, adding that such cases were being cited by regional and international human rights organisations as a blot on the country. Amnesty International has also produced a report on the killings in Trinidad and Tobago, on the topic "Excessive use of force by the security forces and lack of independent investigations".

- On June 21, 2004, Keshorn Daniel was shot and killed by members of the Inter Agency Task Force. Later in that same year, The University of the West Indies professor of International Relations Andy Knight said - Trinidad and Tobago is not immune to extrajudicial killings by police. “Our young men are being mowed down on a too frequent basis. The underlying motive may not be racism. But there seems to be a tendency by some police to see some of these young men as less than human in many cases,” he said. 

- In 2013 while the Country Reports on Human Rights Practices in Trinidad and Tobago highlighted the arbitrary or unlawful deprivation of Life, Christopher Greaves who was unarmed in that same year was shot and killed by police.

- On July 24th, 2015 security guard Anita Bartholomew told investigators that an unarmed Allan “Scanny” Martin was shot dead by police, seriously injuring her in the process to the point where she was almost killed.

- In December of 2016 the Police Service came under some harsh criticism, when the director of the Police Complaints Authority (PCA) David West said more than 30 such police killings had taken place in this country since 2010, but no officer has yet to be held to account in any of those cases. “None of them have gone to court or been convicted,” he said. “The Police Service is the biggest gang in Trinidad and Tobago and they are left untouched,” he added. West said Trinidad and Tobago has become a lawless society and the country does not have the capabilities to deal with crime and corruption.

- On 18th Feb 2017, there was the questionable death of Mickel “Buckman” Lancaster.

- Jelani Martins' killing on 21st July 2017 at the hands of the police left a young wife and a five-month-old baby in mourning.

The executive director of The Caribbean Centre for Human Rights, Diana Mahabir-Wyatt, says it is relevant today as it was in 2011 when 29 people were killed by the police in Trinidad and Tobago. A report coming out of that organisation says: "The Caribbean Centre for Human Rights in Trinidad and Tobago has been counting, with mounting alarm, the number of such killings in Trinidad and Tobago as well.

It continues by saying "Anyone who contravenes the law, whether police or civilian, and, in so doing, ends the life of another person deserves to be justly punished. The principles of natural justice demand that the punishment be determined by due process of law, not by gang-inspired or police-inspired acts of extrajudicial vengeance.

We know that police officers are paid to protect communities against armed bandits and warring gangs, among other brutalities.

In the course of so doing, police sometimes do get fired on by desperate men and do have to fire back.

That is part of the price we pay for living in a society where guns are cheap and plentiful and where people are taught violence as a way of life in their own homes and communities from childhood.

We pay an even greater price when, for reasons of revenge and anger, we ignore the rules of natural justice and the human rights of other people, innocent or guilty, as they may be. In turn, they will soon be ignoring our human rights as well."

For Immediate Release:
Date: 27th July 2017

Umar Abdullah
Head of Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front)
Tel: +18687870765 or +18683656253

Media Release: The Extrajudicial Killing of Jelani Sajjad Martins.

Media Release:

Re: The Extrajudicial Killing of Jelani Sajjad Martins.

The extrajudicial killing of Jelani Martins is not sitting well with Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front). This act of homicide by the TTPS is going to tarnish and deliver a heavy blow to an already ugly image and will further degrade the public perception of the entire Service. The TTPS has clearly shown its inability to act positively and appropriately to curb the exploding crime rate and the inherent social and economic challenges. The TTPS seems to be evolving into a plague with a purpose to destroy the poor family structure which is the basic building block of society.

From the information received, we are of the firm belief that Officer Khan and his men should be investigated for the homicide of Jelani Martins and the unaccounted $21,500 which he had on his person. Sheldon the car dealer was taken into custody. A story we understand is now being concocted to say Jelani went to Rob Sheldon and Sheldon shot him.

We are calling on the Acting Commissioner of Police to launch an independent investigation into the killing of Jelani Martins and to immediately suspend the officers involved. We have already contacted the head of the PCA; David West who is awaiting an official complaint on Monday. Witnesses and video footage would be made available.

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) would not stand idly by in the face of an act which is bound to erode public trust in our security forces. This approach to battling the challenges of crime and corruption in our nation must be reviewed. Those responsible for this behaviour must be brought to account and pay a heavy price.

For Immediate Release:
Date: 22nd July 2017

Umar Abdullah 
Head of Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front)
Tel: +18687870765 or +18683656253

Media Release: On The Issue of Crime and Our Daunting Social Challenges

Media Release: 

On The Issue of Crime and Our Daunting Social Challenges

255 Murders in 182 days. As these numbers show and with the Increase in crime and public uneasiness, crime, in all its different forms has become a major threat to societal and individual security. There has been less discussion on the role and response of national security mechanisms. Hence, most of the methods used to fight against crime have backfired and fall short of meeting such a challenge. The failure of the Western methods of combating crime and the Increase in impunity of criminals leads one to suggest a solution, which treats criminal activity not piecemeal but in the total scheme of life. 

The Islamic concept of security is a very comprehensive one, more comprehensive than any of the other existing systems. It looks at humankind in relation to the universe and the factors influencing it. It encompasses physical, mental, psychological and spiritual domains as integral parts of an overall societal security system.

Islamic teachings do not merely provide solutions to exceptional instances of criminal behavior, but emphatically focus on measures that halt their existence. In other words, Islam executes as many means as possible to avert temptation. While modern societies flaunt temptation – liquor, pornography, violence, etc. – before the people, a true Islamic society removes the sources of these temptations, and when the need for correction emerges, the punishment is serious and effective. If crimes are not countered with serious punishments, then our society will be in grave danger.

Crime has prospered in modern societies because a completely contradictory approach is followed to controlling it.

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) is therefore calling the government to stamp out all forms of temptation that are prevalent and easily accessible and when the time comes for correction or punishment of a crime, the justice system should not be lenient and should be serious. Sentencing should not be biased and protective of the criminal's rights over those of the victim.

Government must take into consideration the changing circumstances of our society as well as the constancy and permanence of the nature of our countrymen.

Waajihatul Islamiyyah (The Islamic Front) is prepared to seek legal injunctions aimed at achieving human welfare, which can all be referred back to universal principles which are necessary for the well-being and security of our citizens. These universal principles are:

1.    The preservation of life.
2.    The preservation of religion.
3.    The preservation of reason.
4.    The preservation of lineage.
5.    The preservation of property.

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) is working with an objective that would seek to protect our society from the dangers of crime by advocating fairness, equality and justice, also prison and prisoner reform. However, we must bear in mind, the punishment is a recompense for the crime.  It is undesirable to treat a criminal lightly who threatens the security of society with danger. 

For Immediate Release: 
Date: 3rd July 2017

Umar Abdullah
Head of Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) 
Tel: +18687870765 or +18683656253