THE PEACE THRU JUSTICE FOUNDATION
11006 Veirs Mill Rd, STE L-15, PMB 298
Silver Spring, MD. 20902
SHABAN 1435 A.H.
(June 4, 2014)
Emergency Alert:
Support Rally for Imam Jamil in WDC - June 9, 2014
Assalaamu Alaikum (Greetings of Peace):
El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz (Malcolm X) had an insightful analogy which came to mind when I read the alert below from the Muslim Alliance In North America (MANA). The analogy went something like this: If a man stabs you in the back with a knife, and then just pulls it out an inch or two, does that constitute real progress?
The report below provides more disturbing detail on the health crisis confronting our brother, Imam Jamil Abullah Al-Amin (the former H. Rap Brown) in Colorado. It could be argued that his jailors appear to be intent on allowing him to die a slow, agonizing death. The 4th rightly guided caliph of Islam (Ali ibn Abu Talib, r.a.) reportedly said: "Three types of men [and women] are cut off from the blessings of Paradise: oppressors; those who aid and abet oppression; and those who tolerate oppression."
This Islamically-based observation raises a rhetorical question: what is our responsibility in the face of injustice? What are we going to DO about it? The leaders of MANA are calling for us to make more telephone calls to the authorities (see below). We support that call, but in the same breath argue that this is not enough! If Imam Jamil is unable to eat, is having trouble breathing, and has great difficulty getting out of the bed, and STILL HAS NOT SEEN A DOCTOR - protest calls (while appropriate) are an inadequate response, in our humble view!
We are calling for supporters of Imam Jamil (and other concerned folk) to join us for a critically needed public demonstration onMonday, June 9, at the federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) office in Washington, DC. It will be a 90 minute demonstration - from 11:30 AM to 1 PM. We have 5 DAYS...please mark your calendars and spread the word! Additional details will follow, insha'Allah.
In the struggle for peace thru justice,
El-Hajj Mauri' Saalakhan
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MUSLIM ALLIANCE IN NORTH AMERICA
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3 June 2014 - 5 Shaban 1435
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UPDATE ON HEALTH ISSUES
AND CALL TO ACTION FOR IMAM JAMIL AL-AMIN
URGENT:
PLEASE READ SHARE AND RESPOND IMMEDIATELY!!!
1. MAKE PHONE CALLS TO:
Charles E. Samuels Jr. the Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons 202-307-3198; and to
Lisa Gregory, Director of Health Services, North Central Region -
- Tell them you are calling regarding JAMIL AL-AMIN (#99974-555), with concerns regarding his deteriorating health condition and the fact that he is not receiving the adequate medical attention that is his right.
- If asked for your affiliation to the Imam, say "brother" or "sister."
2. SHARE UPDATES WIDELY
Please share this information, and updates you receive widely via your website, newletters and social networks. Imam Jamil needs and deserves the Muslim community's full support!!!
3. PRAY FOR IMAM JAMIL'S HEALTH AND FREEDOM
Make du'a individually and collectively for Imam Jamil. May Allah protect him, give him full recovery and complete freedom. Ameen.
READ DETAIL UPDATES ON IMAM JAMIL'S HEALTH CONDITION BELOW:
Dear Brothers and Sisters:
As-Salaamu 'Alaikum wa Rahmatullah
There is a sign of progress but Imam Jamil's condition is still dire and in need of advocacy. Here is the latest update as of last night:
1- A dentist finally removed a broken tooth of Imam Jamil at its root and gave him antibiotics, but he still has not seen a physician.
2- He has not been able to eat and the dentist has agreed that the abscess (one on each side) caused damage, i.e., his inability to breathe and the total shut down of his body.
3- He is only able to get out of bed a few times a day, and he has not been strong enough to get any exercise. In fact, he is stating that he is having difficulty walking.
4- He had an X-ray approximately two weeks ago, but does not know the results.
5- His feet (top and bottom) are swollen, and that needs to be addressed by a physician.
6- A medical aide (Nigerian) went by his cell and talked to him through the cell door--a medical examination?
7- He is aware that some communication from a Congressional office was received on his behalf, but he doesn't know the details.
8- He has not had recreation since he has been ill, which indicates that the prison is aware of his illness.
As you know, Imam Jamil is over 70 years old and needs emergency medical care without delay, in accordance with federal prison standards. His life is at risk.
REQUESTED ACTION
PHONE CALLS ARE NEEDED IMMEDIATELY TO:
Charles E. Samuels Jr. the Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (202-307-3198) and
Lisa Gregory, Director of Health Services, North Central Region ( 913-621-3939)
---Tell them you are calling re JAMIL AL-AMIN, registration number 99974-555.
---If they ask for your affiliation to the Imam, say "brother" or "sister"
Shukran,
Imam Al-Hajj Talib 'Abdur-Rashid
Imam, The Mosque of Islamic Brotherhood, Inc.
Amir (President), The Islamic Leadership Council of Metropolitan NY
Deputy Amir, Muslim Alliance in North America (MANA)
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