Jamaat al-Muslimeen International Press Release

Autentic Peace Moves Needed: Oppose bombing, Israel, "anti-terror" blitz
Reconcile Differences among Muslims: Create Infrastructure, representation
Develop Political Understanding to Defeat tyrant Regimes in Muslim World
WITHDRAWAL OF AMERICAN FORCES FROM MUSLIM LANDS URGED

"They ask you concerning fighting in the sacred months. Say: 'Fighting therein is a great (transgression) but a greater (transgression) in the sight of Allah is to prevent access to al-Masjid al-Haram, and to drive out its inhabitants, and oppression/disruption (fitna) is worse than killing. And they will never cease fighting you until they turn you back from your religion if they can." (The Qur'an 2:217)
(From message sent by Imam Nadim Ali, representative of Imam Jamil al-Amin.)


November 10, 2001 was a historic day at Masjid Jamaat al-Muslimeen in Baltimore as outstanding Islamic leaders, teachers, activists met to bring forth a coalition across the continent based on the Qur'an and the authentic Hadith. The representatives covered the racial spectrum:
African-American, Pakistani, Arab, European. Women activists were well represented at community and university level.

The seven-hour discussion included three hours of work on a three-part resolution which provides a working agenda, a well-thought-out program and guidelines for the future work of Islam in America. The resolution was finalized with unanimous consent.

The keynote address was given by Dr. Abdul Alim Shabazz in which he urged Muslims to be aware of the racial constructs the dominant culture produces to divide and demoralize the people.

The mission statement was presented by Imam Warithuddin 'Umar.

The three-part resolution is seen by the COALITION, which has emerged, as an INITIAL but historic document. It calls for AUTHENTIC PEACE INITIATIVES.
The resolution objects to the SO-CALLED ANTI -TERRORISM program orchestrated by the Bush government. It calls for REPARATIONS for the descendants of American slaves. It condemns the bombing of AFGHANISTAN and the secret wars being carried on against African countries.
It opposes U.S. SUPPORT FOR ISRAELI OCCUPATION OF PALESTINE and calls for peaceful EXIT OF all ISRAELIS from Palestine.

PART II of the resolution relates to Da'wah and the reconcilition of differences among Muslims.

It urges the building of a self-subsisting Islamic infrastructure in America.

A very unusual initiative here is to develop a team of representatives who would meet Muslims in Afghanistan and other parts of the world to develop the unity of the Muslim world.

PART III of the resolution consists of five points, the central one being the need for political consciousness which would help expose and bring down the corrupt and tyrannical regimes in the Muslim world.

{The program was organized by Sis. Ashira Na'im, Secretary-General of Jamaat al-Muslimeen. The speeches and resolution were coordinated and m.c.ed by Dr. Kaukab Siddique, Ameer of Jamaat al-Muslimeen International.}
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THE TEXT OF THE THREE-PART RESOLUTION WILL BE PUBLISHED TOMORRROW, inshallah. PLEASE HELP BY TAKING IT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO YOUR MASJID and COMMUNITY. THE SIGNATORIES TO THE RESOLUTION WILL BE LISTED. We urge those who agree with the resolution to ADD THEIR NAMES AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS to the list.
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"WE CANNOT DOUBT THE SINCERITY OF TALIBAN"
{Imam Nadim Sulaiman Ali, the Community Mosque of Atlanta}
{Imam Nadim's statement of support for the November 10 meeting began with the Qur'anic verse quoted at the top of this report. Here is the remaining text of the statement.}

"The forces of hypocrisy and disbelief have aligned themselves once again for the destruction of the Islamic State. Throughout time this unholy alliance has fused to suppress Allah's Word.

Islam is a way of life, not just a religion, because Allah has promised us victory. That victory will come to those who establish salah and pay zakat.

Just as during the time of the Prophet (pbuh), the forces of kufr have used three methods to suppress the movement.
1. Torture
2. Internal and external propaganda
3. Boycott

The TALIBAN under the leadership of MULLAH 'UMAR were formed out of the necessity of the people of Afghanistan. They are NOT a foreign force. Prior to the reign of the TALIBAN, the people were subjected to many atrocities. The TALIBAN by all objective accounts were a stabilizing force in the country.

Whether we agree or disagree with their approach to the deen, we cannot doubt their sincerity, and the Prophet (pbuh) said this deen is based on sincerity.

What this incident has shown me is that how many Muslims are comfortable eating pork and drinking wine. What I mean is: how many Muslims have adjusted to a diet of fat lies and are intoxicated with the illusions of this world.

The road to Shariah will not be an easy one. We must be prepared to struggle with our lives and our limbs.

The road to jannah is not smooth, and may Allah bless the Muslims who are struggling to establish Islam in their hearts as well as in the land, because the believers will eventually win.

I SUPPORT THE EFFORTS TO ASSIST THE PEOPLE OF AFGHANISTAN IN DEFINING THEIR OWN REALITY." (Message ends)
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Dear Muslims: Do not forget your political prisoners in America's gulag.
Listen to these audio tapes:
IMAM JAMIL IS INNOCENT ($5)
WHY IS SHAIKH OMAR IN PRISON? $5
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