Media Release: Hijab Ban in Hindu School

Media Release:

Re: Hijab Ban in Hindu School

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) is strongly condemning the actions taken by the relevant persons attached to the Lakshmi Girls Hindu college in St Augustine who refused to allow Muslim OJT teacher Nafesa Nakhid on the compound of the school to perform her duties as she was assigned.

Ms. Nakhid was assigned to teach Mechanical Engineering and upon her arrival at the compound was told not to enter unless she removed her hijab. Subsequently to this, she left the schools compound and reported her ill treatment to the department which assigned her to teach at that particular school.

In essence the Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) condemns the Islamophobic actions on behalf of Lakshmi Girls Hindu college and believes it was a deliberate act which was done out of remorse towards Islam and by extension Muslims. Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) is further shocked that in today’s society such archaic thinking and disrespect of a person’s religious rights will be infringed upon.

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) believes that justice would be brought to the teacher through the court of law as evident in the past in a similar situation which occurred some years ago.

General Secretary of the Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha Sat Maharaj said Lakshmi Girls College was not a training ground for teachers and those trainees who came must accept the school's dress code. What exactly is the dress code? This young woman was dressed modestly. Wasn’t it Sat Maharaj in November of 2011 who in listing his grievances against the principal; Gajadharsingh-Nanga accused her of not conforming to the school’s dress codes, saying to the press that he had “seen the panty lines of her female assistant? If a Hindu OJT teacher where to have reported to work in her traditional Saree - head covered - would she have been allowed to continue?

In conclusion, Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) intends to pursue this matter and ensure such disrespect and disregard for Muslims religious rights will no longer be infringed upon in this country. No Institution in this country Public or otherwise should have policies and rules contrary to the constitution and laws of Trinidad and Tobago. Every creed and race must be given an equal place.

For Immediate Release:

Date: May 22, 2018

Umar Abdullah

Head of Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front)

Tel: +18683656253 or +18687870765

Media Release: State abandons Muslims in Iraq

Media Release:

Re: State abandons Muslims in Iraq

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) will like to express its shock and horror at the present administration in purposely not filing the necessary documents to return to Trinidad, some of its Nationals unjustly incarcerated or detained in Iraq for their participation and involvement in the Islamic state or ISIS, whether as a fighter or otherwise.

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) understands that at least 3 of these Trinidadian nationals; women have been given 20-year sentences, but can have their plight overturned should this Government file documents either through the British and South African consulate for their return to their homeland.

The question must be asked how has it, that other countries followed the necessary diplomatic processes to have their nationals return to them? Yet This government has not, despite this information being privy to them since 2017? Is it that this government has deliberately chosen to ignore the pleas of their own citizens? Especially women? Or is it that this government has deliberately decided to turn a blind eye to this situation on the basis it is Muslims?

Can the relevant persons whereby the Attorney General Faris Al Rawi who have boasted of having lineage to Prophet Muhammad (May the Peace and Blessings of Allah be with him) and can be seen growing a full beard as that of a Muslim, answer these questions? Can the Attorney General and the Minister of National security Edmund Dillion come clean on this issue?

In essence, what’s the government’s decision now seeing that this information is now public? How do they intend to treat with the issue? If they can at all? And why have the cries of these Muslims fallen on deaf ears? Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) hopes the government can answer these pertinent questions and free our Muslim men and women from oppression and captivity.

In conclusion Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) is urging this administration to recognize that we are in the Holy Month of Ramadhan and acting fairly with a national sense of responsibility by way of administering Justice and having compassion towards it citizens would be viewed as an act of goodness by God Almighty and any act of goodness in this auspicious month would be rewarded immensely.


For Immediate Release:
Date: May 17, 2018

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

Media Release: Ramadan and EId ul Fitr for Muslim Inmates

Media Release:

Re: Ramadan and EId ul Fitr for Muslim Inmates

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) will like to laud the recent rehabilitative and reformative efforts of the Prisons Commissioner Gerard Wilson.

However, with the advent of Ramadan; a month of Fasting for Muslims worldwide and the culmination of that month with Eid Ul Fitr celebrations, it begs the question; Would this new Prisons Commissioner make the same mistake of his predecessor to search Muslims cells during Ramadan, destroy and deface their Religious book the Qur’an, deny Muslim inmates diet before the break of dawn and at sunset to start and end their fast? Would this new Prisons Commissioner, deny Muslim inmates well cooked food to eat on the day of Eid ul Fitr, in spite of some of them being deemed “high risked”?

Would this new Prisons commissioner deny such basic Religious practices to Muslim inmates as his predecessor did? Would this new Prisons Commissioner deny Muslim inmates a lecture or sermon on the day of Eid ul Fitr? A privilege the Christians, Baptists and Hindus benefit from on their auspicious occasions.

It’s the hope and fervent belief of the Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) that this new Prisons Commissioner seemingly a fair and just public servant will allow Muslims their just due during Ramadan and Eid ul Fitr. And that he will correct the wrongs of his predecessor, make things right and act fairly and professional in the performance of his duties, not only to Muslim inmates but all inmates on auspicious religious occasions.

In conclusion Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) looks forward to many more positive initiatives coming out from within the nations prisons under this new Prisons Commissioner that will better address the issues of gang violence and crime within the society and further reformative measures aimed at rehabilitating inmates into sound minded individuals once they leave the prison.

For Immediate Release:

Date: May 16, 2018

Umar Abdullah

Head of Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front)

Tel: +18687870765 or +18683656253

Media Release: LGBTQ: Road To Destruction

Media Release:

Re: LGBTQ: Road To Destruction

Waajihatul Islamiyyah (The Islamic Front) is scornfully disgusted with the idea of removing the buggery law from our statute book. It will  take away from the intended meaning of the phrase in our National Anthem; "Where every creed and race fines an equal place". In actual sense we'll be displacing every creed existing here in this country.

Leviticus 20 (cf. 18:22) declares it abominable for a man to lie with another man as with a woman, and both partners are to be executed. The possibility that one party has been coerced is not discussed: both are defiled. However, the offence seems to be no worse than other capital crimes mentioned in the same context, such as adultery and incest.

Paul evidently regarded the prohibition of sexual acts between men or between women as violations of natural law known even to non-Jews – at least if their minds were not clouded by idolatry (Romans 1:18–32; 2:14–16).

He seems to have reflected contemporary views that men should be sexually assertive and women passive, and that sexual activity must be at least potentially procreative.

In the Qur’an, the somewhat ineffectual Lot of Genesis becomes the Prophet Lut. The Arabic term for homosexual anal intercourse, liwat, comes from his name rather as English derived the term sodomy from the name of the town.

As in Genesis, Lut seems to argue with the men of Sodom over the relative propriety of abusing his daughters or his guests (11:78–79; 15:67–69). More often, though, the emphasis is on his condemnation of lusting after men instead of women (7:80–81; 26:165–66; 27:55; 29:29). In the Qur'an, Lut says:

Indeed, you approach men with desire, instead of women. Rather, you are a transgressing people.

In the Hadith (thousands of stories reporting the words and deeds of Muhammad and his companions that are comparable in authority to the Qurʾan itself), there is some support for the notion that the principal offences of Sodom were idolatry and avarice. These led in turn to inhospitality and the rape of male visitors.

Nevertheless, the Hadith do unequivocally condemn male homosexual acts. The Qur’an (4:16) demands unspecified punishment for men guilty of lewdness together unless they repent.

Yet, the Prophet is supposed to have declared that both the active and the passive partner should be subject to the same penalty as for zina (illicit heterosexual sex, usually adultery), namely execution by stoning. Abu Dawud’s authoritative hadith collection records a report from Abdullah ibn Abbas:

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: If you find anyone doing as Lot’s people did, kill the one who does it, and the one to whom it is done (38:4447).

The Prophet (peace be upon him) also said: "I fear for my nation that they become involved in the act of the nation of Lut, and whosoever does such an action is accursed." Then the Prophet (peace be upon him) said thrice: "May Allâh curse the person who does the act of the nation of Lut (AS).

It is doubtful whether any passage of the Qur’an refers to lesbian acts though the condemnation of women who commit indecency (4:15) is sometimes read this way. A few hadith warn women against seeing or touching each other when naked.

The Harms of LGBTQ are Manifold

God Almighty will become very angry with us.

Our reckoning in the hereafter will be very severe.

We will enter HELL FIRE.

The blessings of our sustenance would be lost.

We will be deprived from doing good.

We would become hated and cursed in the eyes of the common people.

The nation involved in LGBTQ will be afflicted with droughts.

The spreading of diseases and plagues.

The destruction of the locality.

The cause of earthquakes.

The birth of illegitimate, confused and very troubled children.

Waajihatul Islamiyyah (The Islamic Front) is calling on government to distance itself from topics relevant to LGBTQ and to not allow themselves to be swayed or influenced by their calling. Our nation will be destined for destruction if the government don't heed our advice.

For Immediate Release:
Date: Tue., 10 April 2018

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

Media Release: Incident Regarding Sister Rehana at Barakah Foundation Grounds.

Media Release:

Re: Incident Regarding Sister Rehana at Barakah Foundation Grounds.

The Waajihatul Islaamiyyah is distancing itself and condemning the actions or behaviors of any Muslim/Non Muslim who may use their platform or entity to attack Muslims and non Muslims by way of intimidation, lies, deception and mischief. This childish, immature and reckless behaviour would not be condoned nor tolerated by this organisation.

The Waajihatul Islaamiyyah is alluding to the the incident involving sister Rehana at the Barakah foundation grounds which mirrors such concerns.
The Barakah ground is the very ground which Islam in all its beautiful forms should be promoted and should foster a safe and comfortable space and environment for Muslim/Non Muslim to interact and socialize with each other, but instead it appears it’s being used as space for thuggery, hatred, discord, and ill treatment towards some Muslim/Non Muslim, and this situation involving sister Rehana at the grounds is indicative of this.

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) have conducted a thorough investigation into the matter and have spoken to witnesses who were present at the time and have found no wrong doing on the sister's path. The allegations hurled against her WERE found to be baseless, false and erroneous; a total fabrication, with a clear intent on tarnishing the sister's good character and family's name. This act was mischievous and vile.

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) view this and all attacks on women as an attack on our nation's woven fabric, the sanctity of life and the future of our beautiful country. This was an attack on our mothers, our sisters, and our daughters.

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) is calling on all Muslim leaders to condemn the actions of such individuals. The actions and behaviour of these individuals does not represent Islam nor the teachings and practices of our beloved prophet Muhammad, his companions, and the righteous predecessors.

Our condemnation comes with the greatest concern for Islam, Muslims, our fellow countrymen and the future of this nation.

For Immediate Release:
Date: April 5th 2018

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

Media Release: Response to the CoP.

Media Release:

Re: Response to the CoP.

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) does not embrace the last series of statements made by the Commissioner of Police. It was noted how quick he was in commending Imam Sheraz of Nur-e-Islam Masjid for his account of what happened, but he never addressed the issue of brutality and injuries exacted on persons in the execution of their duties. Nothing was said about the unconstitutionality of the police actions at the homes of these persons. He spoke of evidence gathering, yet nothing was found. We describe the Acting Police Commissioner's statement as mere window dressing. Nothing more than a PR stunt. Void of substance.

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) is very upset over the news of the British couple who fled and returned to their country on February 6th 2018, after they were robbed of their phones and rental vehicle, as well as reports about the shooting incident involving the CoP's nephew. The persons held for this "so called" terror plot to disrupt carnival did not commit these acts. As far as I'm concerned these acts - which includes the scant and discourteous manner in which the police and the rental company responded to the British couple's plight - were committed by persons whom the TTPS and the Ministry of National Security ought to be paying attention to. This is the terror which will disrupt the Carnival celebrations and negatively reflect on our nation.

I call on the authorities to immediately release all persons held in this "so called terror plot" and return them safely to their families. These individuals are all innocent, law abiding citizens with strong spiritual upbringing. This is a stain on this administration which will linger on for a very very long time.

For Immediate Release:
Date: 11th February 2018

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

Media Release: MASAJID SEARCHES DETENTION OF MUSLIMS BY STATE

Media Release:

Re: MASAJID SEARCHES DETENTION OF MUSLIMS BY STATE

The Waajihatul Islamiyyah (The Islamic Front) is strongly condemning the flagrant and wanton disregard of the state and by extension the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) to further oppress and target Muslims of this country; more specifically Muslim communities and Jamaats which have contributed significantly to the population of Islam, the society as a whole and aides in mass charity efforts in this country.

The Waajihatul Islamiyyah (The Islamic Front)  regards the recent searches by Police officers in the following Masajid (Mosques)-Nur e Islam, Munroe Road, Sangre Grande, Bamboo and Laventille jamaats over the last few hours, as juvenile, baseless, and a clear indication of the vendetta and dislike of the state towards Muslims in this country, not to mention the disrespect and abuse meted out to a number of Muslim men from various parts of the country, who the Waajihatul Islamiyyah (The Islamic Front) understands is being detained in a number of several police stations throughout the country for a few days now.

This the Waajihatul Islamiyyah (The Islamic Front) fervently believes is a sour and pathetic attempt by the state to persecute Muslims in this country, and under the guise of “raids and searches” disrupt the Muslim Ummah (community) locally.

The Waajihatul Islamiyyah (The Islamic Front) asks the following questions:

Why were these ad hoc searches conducted to these reputable Masjids?

Explain why their was a so called search for “devices” from these Masjids? And why wasn’t such searches conducted in other denominational or public places of worship?

Why the unconstitutional detainment of Muslim brothers more than 72 hours with no arrest is still on going?

Why is the state persistent on attacking and disrupting the peaceful practice of Islam in his country?

Why wasn’t “searches for devices” conducted in well known hot spots such as Beetham, Sealots etc. ?

And finally,
Why is the state targeting Muslims in this country by disrupting Masjids and Muslims communities by making false claims that there is a plan a foot that Muslims are planning to disrupt Carnival celebrations? Why single out Muslims?

This cowardly and dastardly actions by the state specifically the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) must not be forgotten by Muslim community, and the following questions must be answered. Are Muslims the only group within the society who does not engage in the Carnival revelry? No, so why target Muslims?

Further the Waajihatul Islamiyyah (The Islamic Front) is calling on head of the TTPS for answers into this persecution attempt and attack on law abiding Muslims in this country.

For Immediate Release:
Date: 8th February 2018

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

Media Release: Video Footage Showing Prisioners Hog Tied and Beaten by Mask Prison Guards.

Media Release:

Re: Video Footage Showing Prisioners Hog Tied and Beaten by Mask Prison Guards.

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) condemns the actions of the Prison Officers at the Frederick Street Prison Facility who can be seen in a video footage making the rounds on social media, showing remanded prisioners hog tied and beaten mercilessly by mask prison guards.

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) was reliably informed that these remanded prisoners were taken out of their wing and taken to the main prison. The prison guards then proceeded to tie their hands behind their backs and bound their feet making them defenseless. This unprovoked, Despicably, cowardly act confirms the many horror stories heard over recent times, of prison officers breaching prison rules and protocol. How can the safety of prison officers be guaranteed when such behavior and actions are unleashed on prisioners?

In the video, Senior Prison Officer Pulchan can be seen clad in green uniform overseeing the gruesome act. The Prison Officer who can be seen cuffing one of the prisoners in his head; his name is Logan and the Officer who can be seen wearing a cowboy hat; his name is Robert aka "Robbie".

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) is calling on the immediate dismissal of these officers and the other officers who were there and either witnessed or participated in this senseless act. We are calling for a full and thorough investigation into what caused and lead up to this most unfortunate event. We are also insisting that these remanded prisioners be given immediate medical attention and that their medical records be made public.

Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front) remains committed to fairness and justice and any threat to peace and lawfulness would not be tolerated.

For Immediate Release:
Date: 24th January 2018

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

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
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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