Wahhaj provided testimony during the trial to defend the blind sheikh, omar abdelrahman, the former leader of the egyptian terrorist organization, gamaa al. Imam sirajs resignation i think imam siraj is to be commended for the human muslim decent way in which he resigned. Children rescued from school shooter training camp say. The book is beautifully written, situations are well explained and is easy to understand. One imam traces path of islam in black america islam friday october 24, 2003 religion news blog in the burgeoning world of islam in america, imam siraj wahhaj is a star. The imam s daughters hujrah left and subhannah right have also been charged in the case and. The wahhaj siblings are the children of the imam siraj wahhaj, 68, who is the leader of the muslim alliance of north america. This doesnt seem like them, the imam said of his son and two daughters who were involved in the compound. Imam siraj wahhaj, a black leader of the muslim alliance in north america, is.
A mental disorder led his son to plot school shootings. Over the years there have been a lot of stories about how masjid altaqwah and legends of how imam siraj wahaj waged an allout war on the drug dens of that neighborhood. Linda sarsour and her mentor center for security policy. What we know about the new mexico compound suspects. Imam father recalls new mexico compound suspect as high. The emir of mana is the radical imam sirhaj wahhaj of. The identity of the third woman, jany maryam leveille, is unclear, but imam wahhaj called her his daughter in law in his january facebook post.
Sister hujrah wahhaj, daughter of imam siraj wahhaj, speaks on the family life of prophet muhammad pbuh at shura councils conference, march 9, 20. And when i heard of his difficulty and his intentions of resigning before seeing him or knowing he was coming to see me, i had already accepted. The police said they received a message from someone inside the compound, while wahhaj told reporters one of his daughters who was living at the compound sent a message about starvation to a third party and asked for supplies. Man arrested for training children to commit school. The muslim alliance in north america mana says it is a national network of masjids mosques, muslim organizations and individuals committed to work together to address certain urgent needs within the muslim community. Brooklyn imam dismayed by familys tragedy at new mexico. Siraj wahhaj is an africanamerican imam of altaqwa mosque in brooklyn, new york and the. His daughter, subhana wahhaj, one of the women arrested, published a self help book for muslims in 2016. Few religious leaders of any faith could rival imam siraj wahhajs combination of. The three adult children had cut ties with the rest of their family, he said. To me, obviously something happened mental disorder, or something. He received high praises from the media and nypd for initiating antidrug patrol in brooklyn, new york in 1988. The wahhajs father said he hasnt heard directly from his two daughters in months.
Imam father of muslim extremist at new mexico compound has. Siraj wahaj, imam of masjid taqwa in new york is well known among muslims in north america as a dynamic speaker and tireless supporter of islamic causes. Two sisters found in a compound in northern new mexico had professional lives, according to their father. The imams daughters hujrah left and subhannah right have also been charged in. Chilling mugshots of three mothers arrested at new mexico. Meccacentric dawah group 2007 product specifications. Father describes professional lives of two sisters. Hes someone that we need more of, both in the sense that i want more of him as a person, and we need more like him. Muhammad reconciled the differences in the communities and reestablished those high levels of respect for one another. Siraj wahhaj, a prominent imam based in new york, told reporters last week his daughter. Hujrah wahhaj, 38, and subhannah wahhaj, 35, are sisters of suspect siraj wahhaj. The wahhajs father mentioned he hasnt heard instantly from his two daughters in months. This summit is to be held at the islamic center of the northeast valley in scottsdale, arizona on saturday, november 23, 2019 for.
Heres what we know about the adults who may have been the last to see him. Imam wahhaj has appeared on several national television talk shows and interviews especially about his antidrug campaigns. Two of those women hujrah wahhaj, 38, and subhanah wahhaj, 35 are imam wahhajs daughters and ibn wahhajs sisters. Imam linked to 1993 wtc bombing to speak at stand with prophet event in texas. Imam confirms remains found at new mexico compound are his.
Imam siraj wahhaj has repeatedly begged for information about his. He remained humble and focused and thats why to us, he was always regular. Imam linked to 1993 wtc bombing to speak at stand with. Imam wahhaj was the first person to give an islamic invocation to the united states congress. Take a look around and grab the rss feed to stay updated. She is the daughter of the famous, muslim leader in america, imam siraj wahhaj. Terror u part i and ii florida atlantic university. A common unknown fact amongst christians and members of other faiths is that islam and muslims hold the prophet jesus, son of mary, very high. As salaamu alaikum peace and greetings beloved ones, so, i decided to start a blog about our dad imam siraj wahhaj because of what happened this weekend at the icna convention in connecticut on memorial day weekend.
Without revealing too much of this fabulous book s plot, i shall conclude by imploring everyone to read it, learn from it and pass on the knowledge. Subhanah wahhaj was born and raised in new york city. Hujrah and subhanah are the elder wahhajs daughters. The imam of attaqwa is siraj wahhaj, who appeared on a list of unindicted coconspirators in the trial of the 1993 bombing of the world trade center. Dear brothers and sisters, imam siraj wahhaj began in a january facebook post, please make duas prayers for the safe return of our children and grandchildren. Subhanah wahhaj was raised in the faith that happens to be the most controversial religion today, islam. Its gives us an insight about the shame and honor culture of the pakistani muslims. Owners of terrorist camps in new mexico and alabama.
Imam siraj wahhaj, lucas morten and siraj wahhaj spencer a. Abuse story out west leads back to bklyn amnewyork. Imam siraj wahhaj says he helped lead police to new mexico. Siraj wahhaj has defended the convicted wtc bomb plotters, called the fbi and cia the real terrorists, and said he hopes all americans eventually. A prominent imams three adult children were arrested for. With over 40 years experience of sharing riveting messages that have sparked the minds and inspired the soul. Do you think you can be a much better muslim and a stronger believer than what you currently are. A visit from imam siraj wahhaj at assalaam islamic center. One imam traces the path of islam in black america wsj. Based on a seemingly trivial hadith in which the prophet p said eat with your right hand, imam siraj wahhaj passionately delivers a khutbah that makes clear to the. His message is rooted in hope, faith and the power of redemption. A conversation with imam siraj wahaj muslim american.
Siraj ibn wahhaj, the son of new york imam siraj wahhaj, an unindicted coconspirator in the 1993 world trade center bombings, allegedly trained children to commit school shootings. In 2014, subhanah wrote a book, how i found myself in egypt, about. What we know about the new mexico compound suspects wgno. This weekend the arizona muslim alliance ama is having its first annual celebrate unity leadership summit. The imams daughter by hannah hannan shah is her biography. Siraj and his sisters are the offspring of imam siraj wahhaj, an africanamerican convert to islam who is a charismatic and controversial figure. A prominent imams three adult children were arrested for holding young kids at a filthy new mexico compound. Brooklyn borough president marty markowitz proclaimed this aug.
What we all know concerning the new mexico compound. Subhanah wahhaj daughter my dad is one of the most generous and giving person i know. Imam siraj wahhaj speaks to reporters on thursday in new york. Its clever of wahhaj to claim this, when so many obvious jihad attacks are. He doesnt ask for much only that you dont disturb him during sunday night football maryam nafisah wahhaj daughter imam siraj wahhaj is my beloved grandfather.
Siraj, hujrah, subhanah wahhaj, son in law luqman lucas morton, and daughter in law maryam jany leveille and their children our 12 grandchildren. But why is having siraj wahhaj as a mentor controversial. Imam siraj wahhaj said his daughter sent a plea for help via facebook, which he passed to authorities, leading to the arrests of three of his. Two others were also indicted, lucas morton and jany leveille. Their sisterinlaw jany leveille, 35, is married to wahhaj. A person cannot be a leader whether thats an imam, principal, teacher or parent without. Imam siraj wahhaj visited the islamic center to help with fundraising efforts to build a new masjid. On march, 2019, siraj wahhajs son siraj ibn wahhaj and his two daughters hujrah and subhannah were indicted on federal terrorism charges. Posts about imam siraj wahhaj written by theperpetualview.
Imam siraj wahhaj, 68, is a prominent religious figure in the american muslim community and is the father of three siblings arrested in new mexico last friday. He was also the former vicepresident of the islamic society of north america. Support the imam in continuing his important work around the world. The imams daughter endured rape, beatings and even threats against her life all in the name of honor for her family. If siraj wahhaj, the imam of the attaqwa mosque in brooklyn, knew that his son, two daughters and two others who lived at the compound. My dad was giving an inspirational speech addressed to the youth and subhanallah he left the audience in tears. Imam siraj wahhaj said other family members told him his grandson abdulghani wahhaj is dead.
Dvd approximate running time 1 hours and 45 minutes item type. In august 2018 three of wahhajs children were charged with terrorism and felony child. Advisor to brooklyn imam says evidence will reveal truth about taos. The elder wahhaj said he contacted the authorities when he was made aware of this. Subhanah wahhaj was raised in the faith that happens to be the most controversial and fastest growing religion today. Seriously, if youre looking for some sort of eman boosting in your life, download some imam siraj speeches and. The three grownup kids had lower ties with the remainder of their household, he mentioned. Imam siraj wahhaj is a globally recognized islamic leader. Subhanah wahhaj, son in law luqman lucas morton, and daughter in. Sickos busted for abusing kids at compound linked to controversial. Masjid attaqwa the investigative project on terrorism. Imam wahhaj was born jeffrey kearse and raised by his mother, who was a nurse, and his stepfather, a hospital dietitian. Imam father recalls new mexico compound suspect as highstrung, not radical siraj wahhaj, whose new york mosque has attracted extremists, never. Imam whose son was training school shooters in new mexico.
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