Media Release: Attorney General Faris Al Rawi's Response to the high court matter ruling by Justice Margaret Mohammed.

Media Release:

Re: Attorney General Faris Al Rawi's  Response to the high court matter ruling by Justice Margaret Mohammed.

The Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) is condemning statements made by Attorney General Faris Al Rawi in a telephone interview with the Express newspaper on Saturday 10 November 2018.

The AG is quoted as stating, “
THIS PARTICULAR CASE WAS NOT UNDER MY GENERAL WATCH”

Further, the AG went on to state, that “ I am not surprised, it is not a landmark judgement. It is not new”

It’s on this premises Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) is outraged over these statements. And will like to clarify that this judgment was, in fact, a landmark ruling, pertaining to the allowance by a judge to allow Special Reserve Police, Sharon ROOP to wear her hijab on duty.

This judgement sets the precedent for future cases where religious groups and its members would no longer be victimized or oppressed to wear their religious apparel or symbols in public or on the workplace.

In fact, this judgement not only is a landmark ruling for Muslims in this country but other religious groups, as it was also stated in that judgement that the Rosary, rakhi, sindoor and cross can be worn by its respective members in public or on the workplace.

Therefore, for AG AL Rawi to state, it was not under his watch, begs the question, had it been under his watch, would he have opposed such a case or ruling? This we call on the AG to publicly clarify.

Further, Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) lauds the efforts of Attorney’s at law on this matter, Anand Ramlogan and Gerald Ramdeen for their research and efforts.

To this end, Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) sees this ruling as being beneficial to any society and a progress towards religious tolerance. Any plural society that is matter would advance to such a cause. This judgement is evident of T&T’s steps towards international maturity and unity and tolerance of all religious groups and its members.

For Immediate Release:
Date: November 12, 2018

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

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

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: 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