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1. Massive Peace Demonstration in Washington: Biggest Yet
2. Imam Jamil's
Message Received from Prison at rally
[Plus Report on Peace Rally in Chicago.]
3. Br. Kaukab
Condemns Russian Atrocities against
Chechens:
Khutba in Atlanta
4. Baitul Salaam Conference Analyses Domestic Violence: Death Penalty
Opposed (Aimal Kasi)
5. Invitation to
Native American
('Red Indian') Rights Conference
1. A number of reports have been received from our observers at the Peace
demonstration organized by A.N.S.W.E.R in Washington D.C. on October
26. It appears that the rally and marches continued all day and into the
evening.
Our observers were there at various parts of the day. The crowds were huge,
estimated at between 150,000 and 200,000 though some say even more.
Very large percentages of the marchers were 'White'. There were
scattered Muslim groups from a variety of mosques, but unfortunately
far fewer than in the Spring rally for
Palestine.
Palestinians, mostly nationalists, were very active.
Mr. Bush
seems to be facing a serious challenge from 'White'
America
in his plans to attack
Iraq.
The protestors, though very diverse and fragmented,
from Christian to atheist, were united in their contempt for Bush and
the
Zionist
war party which has taken over the White House.
The Muslims made quite an impression on the dais itself. Unfortunately
most of the proceedings, speeches etc., did not carry far from the
dais.
Mahdi Bray, the Muslim represntative of the rally, a conservative
African-American not known for his eloquence did speak up for once and
announced quite loudly that "we do not want to be invited to the White
House." [Looks like
Jamaat al-Muslimeen's
scathing critique of Toms and
toadies who wait in line to be invited to the White House is having
effect.]
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2. A DRAMATIC MOMENT IN THE RALLY WAS WHEN IMAM JAMIL' al-AMIN's
MESSAGE
WAS RELAYED FROM PRISON IN HIS OWN VOICE. He recited Sura al-‘Asr.
Unfortunately the sound system was not good. Inshallah the voice of this
courageous fighter for freedom will continue to be heard. Imam Khalil
from North Carolina has provided the text of the message which is as
follows.
In The Name Of Allah.
The Prophet Muhammad, Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him has said:
Never Pray for War, and when it comes be Patient.
O People! There is a coming storm from which no one is exempt.
The present is now the future.
And the future will (must) change what we know as "forever".
We come in masses, in countless numbers, like the rain.
But they count us as helpless and weak.
They offer the old adage: "Shepherds may change but sheep will always
remain the same."
They make "terrornoia" our master.
Evil is as evil does.
How often does fear of an evil lead us to one worse.
Huey P. Long, who was once governor of Louisiana was asked, will fascism
come to America? He said yes, fascism will come to America but it will
be called PATRIOTISM.
The lack of Faith will crush you far more thoroughly than defeat ever
could.
The proof of Faith is in struggle,
Struggling in Word and Deed,
In Body and Spirit.
We must bare our chest to the sword,
Throw ourselves into the teeth of history.
Remember, the wind howls because it can't keep up.
Indeed the Spirit is the superior.
If we allow them Iraq, then one more for the howling wind.
"By the token of time through the ages
Verily Man is the loser,
Except those who believe,
And do good deeds,
And who counsel each other to the
Truth
And who counsel each other to
Patience."
(103:1-3Q)
May Allah's blessings be upon those who do good. Ameen.
JAMIL ABDULLAH AL-AMIN
Statement at the Rally Aganist the War on Iraq
Washington, DC
October 26, 2002
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All day the marchers chanted and shouted and prayed against Zionist Bush's
war on Iraq. There were numerous interesting scenes. At one
intersection, a
sister in hijab, carrying two banners, one saying NO WAR and the other
PEACE
couldn't take it any longer because her back pack which was loaded with
NEW TREND papers was TOO HEAVY. She pleaded with passing Palestinian
marchers to
take the papers from her back pack and distribute them. They did
exactly as she said, such was the fraternal spirit on display.
Some of our sisters from Baltimore have promised to provide
photos of the march for our web site.
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Photos of Jamaat al-Muslimeen's rally for Imam Jamil at CNN headquarters
are now on our web site.
Go to:
www.newtrendmag.org
and click on pictures.
Go to #4.
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2a. CHICAGO RALLY: REPORT FROM OUR REP. ATHER MASOOD:
On October 26, 2,000-2500 anti-war Protestors made their way to downtown
Chicago. Standing near the Murral building and post office, the
protestors
were loud, proud, but respectful. Sponsored by the Chicago Coalition
Against War and Racism, Chicagoans vented their frustration towards Bush's
war-mongering.
A good mix of Muslims, progressives, Liberals, and even some conservatives
were present. Preachers from Christian denominations
criticized war efforts. Some in the audience stated the death of Sen.
Paul
Wellstone from Minnesota, was actually planned by warmongers on capitol
hill. Others even held banners displaying this feeling. Progressive
leaders
called for an end to sanctions against Iraq. Coalition leader Andy Thayer
stated, "The sanctions have killed enough Iraqis already. We do not need
more war to kill other Iraqis." Muslim representatives expressed feeling
under seige by hostile, anti-Muslim forces. With passion Mr. Thayer
declared
"AIDS is spreading and Bush is pulling funds away from health projects to
war." "I for one, will not kill no Iraqi ever." Mr. Thayer's emotions
were highly charged, along with others speakers present.
With President Bush coming to Chicago, The Coalition has decided to greet
our guest warmly. The Trans-Atlantic forum will be hled in Chicago next
week. Along with Mr. Bush, several other national leaders will also be
present. The Chicago Coalition against war and racism will be present
when Mr. Bush adresses the conference next week. WELCOME TO CHICAGO
PRESIDENT BUSH!!!!
NPR,
ethnic media, and local radio stations did cover the event. Other
special guests were Imam Jamal from the Mosque Foundation,
Imam Hamid Dogar
from the Islamic foundation, representatives from Centro Sin Fronteres,
the Anti-War movement in Chicago, the Moveon organization, and Chicago
Citizens against war.
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CHECHNIA and
WOMEN'S RIGHTS:
ONE HOUR KHUTBA
3. Br. Kaukab Siddique gave the juma' khutba at masjid al-muminun in
Atlanta
on October 25. He spoke for ONE HOUR, quoting extensively from the
Qur'an and the
Hadith.
He strongly denounced the Russian genocide in CHECHNIA. The
desperate move by Chechens in Moscow, including veiled women ready to
give their lives, was a reflection of the appalling occupation of Chechnia
by the
Russian military juggernaut, he said. The Russians have destroyed the
entire city of Grozny and have demolished thousands of homes, mosques and
businesses of the Chechen people.
Among the many points Br. Kaukab made was the equality of women and men
in
Islam.
He said, the Qur'an has made TAQWA, and not gender, the standard of
superiority. The most despicable of men is the one who raises his hand
against women, he said, and quoted hadith to show that men who hurt
women are opponents of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).
[The enthused audience could not control itself and both men and women
broke into chants of ALLAHU AKBAR during various points in the khutba.]
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4. BAITUL SALAAM's seminar on Domestic Violence was held in College Park,
Georgia on October 26. Ably organized by Sis. Hedaya Majeed and her
team, the seminar consisted of these components:
1. Family Support
2. Domestic Violence
3. Political Prisoners
4. Palestine (with an exhibition from Sis. Leila Diab of Chicago)
5. Substance Abuse
A detailed report will be published separately.
During the segment on Domestic Violence and Political Prisoners, there
were three Jamaat al-Muslimeen speakers.
i. Sis. Motisola M. Abdallah gave reasons for the existence of Jamaat
al-Muslimeen. She pointed out the problems which exist among Muslim
groups in
America which are either "leader oriented" instead of being message
oriented, or are nationality based and controlled by the rich and the
elitists. She made an impassioned plea to Muslims to help the Jamaat in
its human rights and charitable works and described her own journey to JAM
in her search for an independent Islamic organization.
ii. Sis. Amatullah (from Virginia) provided research on domestic
violence in
America and the causes and effects related to the mistreatment of
women. The
statistics she has collected are shocking and indicate that the family
system in America is caught in a cycle of violence.
iii. Br. Kaukab spoke on the human rights of Political Prisoners in
America,
particularly Imam Jamil al-Amin. He also spoke against the Death
Penalty and
highlighted the case of AIMAL KASI who is facing execution in Virginia
on November 14. [All readers are urged to write to the Governor of
Virginia against Kasi's execution.]
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ABOUT AIMAL KASI, reader "OldTurk" writes:
Thanks for your continued help in the Aimal case.
Amnesty USA
and Unitarians against death penalty have
also taken up this case.
1- Amnesty International, USA urges action to stop
this criminal execution because the International Law
was broken when he was abducted from Pakistan.
2- Unitarian Universalists for Alternatives to the Death Penalty
3- Virginians for Alternatives to the Death penalty, Jack Payden-Travers
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BAITUL SALAAM, which cares for battered women, has distributed Dr.
Kaukab
Siddique's message to Imams all over America urging them to speak out
against
the physical and mental abuse of women by men. The message, supported
by the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), was published in the MUSLIM
JOURNAL (issue dated November 1, 2002)
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The members and the Board of Directors of
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Cordially invite you to
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Saturday, November 2, 2002
7 - 9 PM
PLACE: Church of Brethren
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