MUSLIMPublished Continuously JOURNALSince October 1975! www.MuslimJournal.net Vol. 45, No. 39, June 12, 2020 BRINGING HUMANITY TOGETHER IN MORAL EXCELLENCE WITH TRUTH AND UNDERSTANDING $1.75 - $2.00 outside U.S. IMAM MAKRAM EL-AMIN ON FRONTLINES FOR JUSTICE IN MINNEAPOLIS INSIDE THIS ISSUE CALLING FOR MUSLIMS TO BE IN THE LEAD CALLING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT REFORMS

The Muslim Journal Floyd at the hands of a Minne- Floyd murder case. The tion that includes a COVID Newswire apolis police officer, while three beloved George Floyd was a response program providing MN ATTORNEY GENERAL MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – other officers are charged as recipient of Al-Maa'uun ser- 200,000 meals to over 200 KEITH ELLISON Makram El-Amin, Imam of accomplices. vices. unique households, providing See Page 3 Masjid An-Nur and Director of Given in the Arabic lan- Al-Maa'uun has been on basic household supplies that Al-Maa'uun, is on the frontlines guage for “Neighborly Needs,” the ground serving the com- include hand sanitizers and in Minneapolis, as his North Al-Maa'uun is housed in Mas- munity from their annual masks, and urgently needed Minneapolis community con- jid An-Nur – the home Masjid Islamic Relief – “Day of Dig- medications. tinues to coil in pain over the of Attorney General Keith Elli- nity” run by his sister Kami- senseless murder of George son, now in charge of the George lah El-Amin, food distribu- Please turn to page 18 GLOBAL NEWS Injustice Spuns An Organic Movement BURN BABY... NO..., with a Macrocosm of Cultures VOTE BABY, VOTE! – PART I See Page 7

Chairman of the African ed States of America at the hands Union on the Killing of of law enforcement officers and George Floyd wishes to extend his deepest con- ADDIS ABABA – 29 May 2020 dolences to his family and loved – The Chairperson of the Afri- ones. can Union Commission Mous- Recalling the historic Orga- WE ARE NOW BATTLING ON sa Faki Mahamat strongly con- nization of Africa Unity (OAU) TWO FRONTS demns the murder of George See Page 20 Please turn to page 18 Floyd that occurred in the Unit- By Leila Diab Yasser Arafat in 1996.) (Editorial Note: These pho- CHICAGO, Ill. – On May to subscribe SCAN QR CODE tos by Gabriella Diab demon- 25, 2020, as people all over strates the next generations of America watched their TVs in human rights activists, as this disbelief at the very sad and the granddaughter of Human emotional situation unfolded Rights Activist Leila Diab in before their eyes, staged in begins training in the ways of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and her grandmother to take the Facebooked across the nation baton and move it forward. and world. Leila Diab was instrumental In utter disbelief, they wit- in organizing the delegation nessed one of the most despi- to Palestine, where Imam W. cable, abhorrent and unjustifi- Deen Mohammed met with Please turn to page 18 2 MUSLIM JOURNAL June 12, 2020 Al-Islam’s Universal Beliefs Allah is The Creator with no partners. Muslims have 99 Popular Attributes for Allah.

What is Al-Islam? THE HOLY Al-Islam is the complete way of life that reflects Submission to the Will of G-d. Islam means “submission,” derived from the Arabic word QUR’AN “Salaam,” meaning “peace.” Who is a Muslim? A Muslim is anyone who submits to the Will of G-d. Everyone is born “Muslim, and their environment makes them otherwise.” With Allah’s Name, The Merciful Benefactor, The Merciful Redeemer How does one become a conscious Muslim? To become Muslim is to make public declaration that “there is no god 162. Say: Lo! My worship and but Allah (One G-d), and Muhammed is the Messenger of G-d.” This is my sacrifice and my living and called the Shahadatain. my dying are for Allah, Lord of the Worlds. Who is Muhammed? Muhammed the Prophet was born in Mecca, the holiest city to Islam in Arabia in the year 570 or in the 6th Century.

How many Muslims are there? 163. He hath no partner. This Worldwide there are just over 1 billion Muslims, or one out of every am I commanded, and I am first five people on earth is a Muslim. In the United States, there are approx- of those who surrender (unto imately 8 million Muslims; 2.5 million are recognized as indigenous, Him). with the remainder by way of immigration.

Aren’t all Muslims Arabs? No. Most Muslims live east of Karachi; 30 percent of Muslims live in the Indian subcontinent; 20 percent in Sub-Sahara Africa, 17 percent in 164. Say: Shall I seek another Southeast Asia, 18 percent in the Arab world; 10 percent in the states of than Allah for Lord, when He the former Soviet Union/Russia. There is a significant Muslim popula- is Lord of all things? Each soul tion in China, Latin America and Australia. Aren’t all Arabs “Muslim”? earns only on its own account, No. nor does any laden bear anoth- er’s load. Then unto your Lord What is the Ka’bah? is your return and He will tell The Ka’bah is the Ancient House in Mecca, Saudia Arabia, toward you that wherein ye differed. which all Muslims all over the world turn as their direction for making prayer. It is the House built by Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and his son and Prophet, Isma’il (Ishmael). It is built on the location where G-d told Ibrahim to summon all mankind to visit this place; it is believed to be the original site of a sanctuary established by Adam. 165. He it is Who has placed you as viceroys of the earth and What is the Qur’an? has exalted some of you in rank The Qur’an is the last revealed Scripture from G-d and the Primary above others, that He may try Source of the Muslim’s Faith. you by (the test of) that which He has given you. Lo! Thy Lord What are Sunnah and Hadith? Prophet Muhammed was described by his wife, Aishah, as the Qur’an is swift in prosecution and lo! walking and his life examples and practices constitute the second most He is Forgiving, Merciful. important source for Muslims. These life examples are called Sunnah and are compiled in Hadith.

What are the Five Pillars of Al-Islam? Belief in One G-d (Allah), Prayer five times a day to the One G-d, Fasting in the Month of Ramadan, Charity-giving called Zakat, and Hajj Surah 97: Al- Qadr (The Decree) or the Pilgrimage to the Sacred House, the Ka’bah, in Mecca, Saudi Ara- (Border Calligraphy: “There is no god but G-d, Muhammed is the Last Prophet.”) bia, at least once.

What else do Muslims believe? Muslims believe in all the prophets from G-d, from Adam down through the chain of prophets to Muhammed, the Last. Muslims believe in all the Scriptures that the Prophets came with from G-d. Muslims believe in the Angels, the most notable in the Qur’an being Jibril (Gabri- el). Muslims believe in Life after Death or the Resurrection. Muslims believe in the Day of Judgement, when everyone will be called to reckon for their deeds before G-d.

What is Jumuah? Jumuah literally means in Arabic “congregation” and is the most HADITH important day of all days to Muslims. Jumuah Prayer is on every Friday, just past midday.

What is Eid? (6314) Abu Huraira reported: I heard Allah’s Messenger (may Peace Eid in Arabic literally means “recurring happiness.” There are two and Blessings be upon him) as saying: One is not strong because of celebrations every year observed by all Muslims, Eidul Fitr celebrating the completion of Ramadan and Eidul Adha celebrating the completion one’s wrestling skillfully. They said: Allah’s Messenger, then who is of Hajj. strong? He said: He who controls his anger when he is in a fit of rage.

What is “G-d”? (Sahih AL BUKARI) Imam W. Deen Mohammed, leader of the largest indige- nous group of Muslims, explained that in order to show due reverence to the Name of G-d Almighty, that we not use any spelling that could in the reverse mean “dog.” June 12, 2020 MUSLIM JOURNAL 3 In Profile… ATTORNEY GENERAL KEITH ELLISON Minnesota Attorney General TAKES OVER GEORGE FLOYD MURDER CASE Keith Ellison MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Keith Ellison was sworn in as Minne- sota’s 30th attorney general on Jan. 7, 2019. As the People’s Law- yer, Attorney General Ellison’s job is to help Minnesotans afford their lives and live with dignity, safety, and respect. His guiding values are gener- osity and inclusion. From 2007 to 2019, Ellison rep- resented Minnesota’s 5th Con- gressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he championed consumer, work- AG Keith Ellison er, environmental and civil- and human-rights protections for Congressional Progressive Cau- From left to right: Tou Thao, Derek Chauvin, J Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane (Photo Minnesotans. cus, which he helped build to credit: Henn. Co. Jail) On June 3, 2020, Atty Gen. Keith Ellison brought charges against the four He served for 12 years on the more than 100 members. police officers in the murder of George Floyd: Tou Thao, Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng House Financial Services Com- Before being elected to Con- all face aiding and abetting second-degree unintentional murder. Derek Chauvin’s murder charge mittee, where he helped oversee gress, Attorney General Ellison has been upgraded to second-degree unintentional murder. He still faces third-degree murder and the financial services industry, served four years in the Minne- second-degree manslaughter. the housing industry, and Wall sota House of Representatives. By Stacy M. Brown came following a telephone for George Floyd,” she uttered. Street, among others. Prior to entering elective office, NNPA Newswire Senior meeting between hip-hop icon “We all witnessed his murder in Among his legislative accom- he spent 16 years as an attorney Correspondent Jay-Z and Minnesota Governor broad daylight. We’re broken, plishments are passing provi- specializing in civil-rights and @StacyBrownMedia Tim Walz. JAY-Z described the and we’re disgusted. We cannot sions to protect credit-card hold- defense law, including five years MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – conversation as “very earnest” normalize this pain.” ers from abusive practices and as executive director of the Legal Minnesota Attorney General and thanked Governor Walz. Walz’s selection of Ellison protect the rights of renters and Rights Center. Keith Ellison has taken over “Earlier today, Governor Walz comes as uprisings are taking tenants. As the leader of this public-in- the prosecution of ex-police mentioned having a human place around the country and While in Congress, he found- terest law firm, he oversaw a team officer Derek Chauvin in the conversation with me – a dad abroad. It also comes as Floyd’s ed the Congressional Antitrust of attorneys focused on deliver- murder of George Floyd, an and a black man in pain,” Jay-Z, family and their attorney, Ben Caucus and the Congressional ing justice for Minnesotans who unarmed and handcuffed whose real name is Shawn Car- Crump, have demanded that Consumer Justice Caucus. He African American who died ter, wrote in a statement. the other three officers involved also served as co-chair of the Please turn to page 21 because of the actions of “Yes, I am human, a father face charges. Chauvin and other officers. and a black man in pain, and I The family remains outraged “It is with a large degree am not the only one. This is just that Chauvin is the only officer of humility and great seri- a first step. I am more deter- arrested so far, and prosecutors ousness, I accept for my mined to fight for justice than have leveled just the relative- “NO JUSTICE, NO PEACE!” office, the responsibility for any fight my would-be oppres- ly minor third-degree murder Tariq El-Amin offers Words at Chicago Protest leadership in this critical sors may have.” charge against the cop. Rally in Wake of Murder of George Floyd case involving the killing of Walz noted that the icon George Floyd,” Ellison said came to him “not as an inter- Ellison, a former congress- during a recent news confer- national performer, but dad, man from Minnesota who ran ence in Minneapolis. stressing to me that justice for chair of the Democratic The Muslim Journal “We are going to bring to needs to be served.” National Committee in 2017, Newswire bear all the resources neces- This week, Jay-Z’s superstar noted that he was accepting the CHICAGO, Ill. – TARIQ sary to achieve justice in this wife, Beyonce, also spoke out lead on the case with “a large EL-AMIN, Resident Imam of case,” he pronounced. on Floyd’s death on a social degree of humility and great Taqwa Islamic Center on Chica- Ellison’s appointment media post. “We need justice seriousness.” go’s Southside offered the follow- ing words at the Protest Rally in the wake of the murder of George With Allah’s Name, The Merciful Benefactor, The Merciful Redeemer Floyd at the hands of Minneapo- lis, Minn., police officers: IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT As Salaamu Alaikum. May the peace that only G-d can give be THANK YOU! upon you. The chant, “No Justice, For your continued support to No Peace!,” is an often used chant The Mosque Cares (Imam W. Deen Mohammed’s Ministry) in these spaces where the frustra- CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE tion and pain of their absence is Believers wishing to support his mission of propagation and community palpable. We are here for justice because assistance are asked to send their contributions made payable to we want peace. You can sit in Imam Tariq El-Amin and mail to: quiet, yet still not have peace. The Mosque Cares (Ministry of W. Deen Mohammed) You can have gainful employ- We’re here reminding ourselves P.O. Box 1061, Calumet City, Illinois 60409 ment that provides for you and and the world that he is owed Jus- your family but still not have tice. We are owed Justice. Until NOW ACCEPTING Paypal! wdmministry.com peace. we have Justice, we will have no No Justice! No Peace! ~ No peace. NAME Justice! 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BUILDING A MODEL COMMUNITY

How many times have you wondered to yourself while “Everything that happens in human life, as designed by the reading the Qur’an, ‘What were the circumstances and Creator, has a sign for our intelligence and for our mind to conditions of the time, under which Allah (swt) sent the angel read. And everything carries both knowledge and mercy.” Gabriel to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) with inspired revelations — Imam W. Deen Mohammed over a 23 year period?’ We are making great strides upon a great legacy and history Now is the time to learn more, as our Speakers present that was realized by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Medina, and historical information about the people, events, and challenges envisioned for us by three of our teachers: The Honorable Elijah during Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) life and journey spreading Muhammad, his wife Sister Clara Muhammad, and their son Al-Islam and building a model community. Imam W. Deen Mohammed (raa).

July 5 Surah 1: Opening Chapter – Al-Fatiha Imam Rashad Abdul-Rahmaan SCHEDULE 2020 July 12 Surah 2: Al Baqarah - The Heifer Imam Rashad Abdul-Rahmaan July 19 Surah 2: Al Baqarah: con’t Imam Tariq Najee-ullah July 26 Surah 3: Al ‘Imran - The Family of ‘Imran Imam Yahya Abdullah Aug 2 Surah 3: Al ‘Imran: con’t Imam Tariq Najee-ullah Aug 9 Surah 4: Al Nisa - The Women Aneesah Dawan Aug 16 Surah 4: Al Nisa: con’t Imam Wazir Ali Aug 23 Surah 5: Al Ma’idah: The Table Imam Rashad Abdul-Rahmaan Aug. 30 Surah 5: Al Ma’idah: The Table Imam Rashad Abdul-Rahmaan Sept. 6 Surah 6: Al-Anam: The Cattle Imam Yahya Abdullah Sept. 13 Surah 7: Al-A’raf: The Heights Aneesah Dawan Sept. 20 Surah 8: Al Anfal - The Spoils of War Imam Wazir Ali Sept. 27 Surah 9: Al Tawbah - The Repentance Imam Tyerre El-Amin Boyd Oct. 4 Surah 10: Yunus - Jonah Tariq Najee-ullah Oct. 11 Surah 11: Hud- Hud Aneesah Dawan Oct. 18 Surah 12: Yusuf- Joseph Imam Wazir Ali Oct. 25 Surah 13: –Ar-Ra’d - The Thunder Imam Yahya Abdullah Nov. 1 Surah 14: Ibrahim - Abraham Imam Naim Muhammad Nov. 8 Surah 15: –Al-Hijr - The Rocky Tract Qur’an Shakir Nov. 15 Surah 16 : An-Nahl - The Bee Imam Wazir Ali Nov. 22 Surah 17: Al-Isra – The Night Journey Khoran Mustapha Davis Nov. 29 Surah 18: Al-Kahf – The Cave Imam Yahya Abdullah Dec. 6 Surah 19: Maryam – Mary Qur’an Shakir Dec. 13 Surah 20: Ta’ha – Muhammad Aneesah Dawan Dec. 20 Surah 21: Al-Anbiya – The Prophets Imam Wazir Ali Dec. 27 Surah 22 :Al-hajj – The Pilgrimage Imam Tyerre El-Amin Boyd

Jan. 3 Surah 23: Al-Muminum – The Believers Imam Naim Muhammad SCHEDULE 2021 Jan. 10 Surah 24: An-Nur – The light Imam Naim Muhammad Jan. 17 Surah 25: Al-Furqan – The Criterion Imam Al-Hajj Talib Abdur-Rashid Jan. 24 Surah 26: Ash-Shuara – The Poets Qur’an Shakir Jan. 31 Surah 27: An-Nami – The Ant Imam Wahy-ud Deen Shareef Feb. 7 Surah 28: Al-Qasas – The Narrations Imam Abdullah Rasheed Feb. 14 Surah 29: Al-Ankabut – The Spider Aneesah Dawan Feb. 21 Surah 30: Ar-Rum – Rome Imam Wazir Ali Feb. 28 Surah 31: Luqman Imam Yahya Abdullah March 7 Surah 32: As-Sajda – Adoration Imam Abdullah Rasheed March 14 Surah 33: Al-Ahzaab – The Confederates Imam Wahy-ud Deen Shareef March 21 Surh 34: Saba – Sheba Imam Wazir Ali March 28 Surah 35: Faatir – The Originator Imam Yahya Abdullah June 12, 2020 MUSLIM JOURNAL 7 Burn Baby.... No..., Vote Baby, Vote! – Part I

Mayor Bottoms Professor Melina Abdullah of Black Lives-LA. “We sent afore time Our Messen- gers with Clear Signs and sent down with them the Book and the Bal- By K H ance, that men Hamilton may stand forth in Justice.” [Qur’an 57:25] SEASIDE, Calif. – With Allah’s Name, the Most Gra- level, as a result of COVID-19 cious, Most Merciful. First and lockdowns and shelter-in-place foremost, peace be unto you orders, our people – the African all. Our hearts and minds are Americans – are still managing heavy. And depending on where to be victims of police brutality we live, many of us are suffering and racism on top of the Coro- racial-based trauma firsthand, navirus disproportionately kill- as a result of the pervasiveness ing us, while faulting “under- of racism that has plagued our lying conditions” as the main people for years. cause (another case of blame After sheltering in place for the victim). nearly three months, cooped up Seriously, there is some- inside of our homes and even thing wrong with this picture celebrating Eid indoors, the tip- and people of all ages and races ping point of our frustrations want answers. With lack of came as we watched a rogue cop resources, space and fresh air (I refuse to say his name) place for many marginalized com- his knee on 46-year-old George munities who aren’t privileged Floyd’s neck, choking him in to access quality air, spacious broad daylight, while a 17-year- backyards or opportunities to old young lady bravely recorded walk to the park, lake or beach this inhumane tragedy taking without being harassed, here place before her very eyes. is a timeline that brought us to Typically, whenever a crime where we are in today’s unrest. happens, you immediately call ° Ahmaud Arbery (25-years- 911 with the expectation that old): Jogging while Black and help will come right away. In murdered by a father and son this case, how could Darnella in Brunswick, Ga., on Feb. 23, Frazier, the 17-year-old, call 911 2020. when the cops, who are sworn ° Breonna Taylor (26-years- to protect and serve, were right old): An essential worker (EMT) there and committing the actu- murdered in her own house in al murder of Mr. Floyd? Louisville, Kty., on March 13, Darnella and others help- 2020. lessly continued to look on, to ° George Floyd (46-years-old): record on their cell phones, to Executed by asphyxiation as a voice appeals to the office to police officer kneeled on his relent and even to Ford to “com- neck in Minneapolis, Minn., on ply” – which he responded he May 25, 2020. would but could not move. Since the murder of George In response to Darnella’s Floyd by the Minneapolis Police bravery, she began receiving Officer, hundreds of mass pro- attacks on social media by oth- tests have spread throughout ers for “not doing anything.” To the country and internation- her defense, Mica Cole Kamens- ally in major and small cities. ki, a sister from Chicago, set up Among them include but are The Official Peace and Healing not limited to: Minneapolis, for Darnella Fund on GoFund New York (Manhattan), Phila- Me. delphia, Newark, Los Angeles, In spite of overall national crime decreasing on a national Please turn to page 23 8 MUSLIM JOURNAL June 12, 2020 Muslim Family Life MAVA SPEAKS “An Alarming Call to Stand for Justice” Dedicated to the Veterans of the United States Military and their families who support them, this column will focus on bring- “O you who do justice. Be just; it is nearer intolerable actions in violation ing information that can assist them in obtaining the many ben- have believed, to righteousness. And be con- of humanity, cultural rights and efits due them, including health care, education and compensa- be custodi- scious of Allah. Indeed, Allah is the American Promise. This is tion for them and their families. ans of justice, All-Aware of what you do.” (The an alarming call for justice in It also periodically will single out Veterans who you need to witnesses for Glorious Qur`an 5:8) personal rights, in business and know, so that a human face Allah, even if While Allah SwT is awaken- economic privileges, and politi- is attached to the Muslim it be against ing and calling humanity to cal expression. Veteran. We are grateful for By yourselves or stand for justice, to sincerely This alarm is a call to united the Leadership of the Mus- Amatullah the parents or stand firmly together for the efforts for openly and sincere- lim Journal for extending us Mildred the relatives. right, the test remains to make ly make firm stances against this privilege. Writers from Moore Whether one the Pleasure of the Lord of all the violent destructive move- around the country will con- is rich or poor, the Worlds the focus for our ments in Chicago, while firmly tribute on a weekly basis to for Allah is nearer to both of actions, rather than being driv- demanding those disrespect- this column. them. en by personal feeling of ven- ful of human life and rights be MAVA was founded through the Spirit of New World Patri- “So do not follow the geance and hatred. brought to justice. otism created by Imam W. desires, lest you deviate. And To use injustice against injus- “O you who have believed, be Deen Mohammed. if you distort or refrain, then tice is not calling for the right. custodians of justice, witness- indeed Allah is aware of what “Justice” is a central concept es for Allah…” (from the above you do, All Aware.” (The Glori- stressed in the Glorious Qur’an, opening verse). And from The ous Qur`an 4:135) and Allah is The Most Just, The Glorious Quran (4:58), believers Personal, Family and/or Most Merciful. In response to are guided, “… when you judge THE NOI, FOI AND Community Concern: Why the evil of taking this man’s life, between people to judge with when a peaceful protest is unor- some groups in the city of Chi- justice; indeed, Allah excellent- ganized, it can sometimes end cago are in results destroying ly advises you with it. Indeed, NATIONAL GUARD being violent? the city and vandalizing person- Allah is All Hearing, All Seeing.” Response: A grave devalu- al properties. These protests are Bring good character and ing of a human life has been ending in violence. sober thinking to the situation clearly brought to the attention Throughout the city, hate wherever we are in whatever sit- of the world. Allah Subhana- groups with anger are reacting uation confronts us each, then hu wa Ta’ala [“Most Glorified to a setting of a lack of respect each of us can be of those who and Most High” (SwT)] used for human rights, discrimina- stand firmly and openly for the the steady hand and eye of a tion, police brutality and other right seeking Pleasure of Allah 17-year-old young woman to, by feelings of injustice that are SwT. the use of a cell phone, take a now seizing this time to express Islam commands its follow- video that undoubtedly exposed their anger in violence and ers to be just even in the face the police viciously beat and kill destruction. of strong conflicting emotions, a defenseless man. Are such actions truly send- two major impediments to jus- This heinous crime is being ing a message demanding jus- tice are love and hatred. Allah exposed to the world by the tice? Are these actions calling guides and demands to stand Decree of our Lord Almighty. for those who committed this firm for justice, “… even if it be By Lyndon Bilal And we are being called to heinous crime to be brought to against yourselves or the par- “Say: ‘Truly, my prayer and my make a firm stand for justice. account for their actions and ents or the relatives....” service of sacrifice, my life and “O you who have believed, be are these a means of striving to And to “… be persistently my death are (all) for Allah, the persistently standing firm for close the avenues for such an standing firm for Allah, wit- Cherisher of all the worlds (Sys- Allah, witnesses in justice, and injustice to happen again? nesses in justice, and let not tems of Knowledge).” (Qur’an let not prevent you hatred of a This alarming call to stand for prevent you hatred of a people 6:162) people upon you that you not justice is a call to stand against Please turn to page 22 One of the original institu- tions and bodies formed to be the vanguards of discipline and Remembering an Untold Story …. defense for the Nation of Islam (NOI) founded by Professor FAMILY LEGACY OF AMERICAN MALE SOLDIERS WHO W.D. Farad in 1933 and built under the extraordinary leader- members or units of each state WILLINGLY SERVED OUR NATION WITH HONOR – PT II ship of the Hon. Elijah Muham- and the territories of Guam, the mad (may Allah forgive his Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and As Airman runway and back to its parking man Molette and his fellow errors and grant him paradise) the District of Columbia, for a Molette, I had a space on the tarmac. young Airmen in his squadron was the Fruit of Islam (FOI). total of 54 separate organiza- huge task in my Molette had to then give had on their hands while serving This well trained, highly tions. early 20’s and had the final “thumbs up” for take- on another continent thousands motivated, and fearless group of All members of the Nation- a duty to keep off and landing several times of miles away from their families mostly young men were active al Guard of the United States my plane com- throughout the day and night, and loved ones in the States. It members of the NOI and were are also members of the Orga- bat-ready at all as well as debrief the pilots was a tremendous task! considered the “Fruit” of this nized Militia of the United times in order for when they returned to the flight Many civilians who never “insular nation” that was form- States as defined by 10 U.S.C. By Airman the pilots to fly line. Combat duty in the demil- served have no idea what sol- ing within the United States of 246. National Guard units are Muhammad multiple sorties itarized zones required working diers encounter on and off the under the dual control of the Abdullah America. and drop bombs around the clock shifts of up to battlefield. If they did, there state governments and the fed- in the killing 12 hours a day, 6 days a week and would never be a homeless or One important duty of the FOI was to help defend the eral government. fields of Vietnam. sometimes 7. unemployed veteran on the The National Guard is actu- MY NARRATION: Airman His plane was an aircraft streets in America. It is shame- members of the NOI as well as all African Americans mainly ally older than the United Molette had to inspect his as- which escaped radar by flying ful! States. The forerunner of the signed aircraft each day, in the two and a half times the speed of Many former active-duty from enemies outside of our Guard began in 1636 when ordi- morning and before the end of sound (which is approximately soldiers will never be the same race. But the FOI also could his shift, from top to bottom. He 1,650 miles per hour). The F111 A again upon being discharged deal with those within our race nary citizens formed militias had to walk on and inspect each & B series jet was a multipurpose from service, especially those in who made trouble for us as well. to defend their communities. wing from top and bottom, in- tactical fighter bomber with the the Army, Marine, Field Rang- Similarly, the United Presently, National Guard duty side the cockpit, inside the wheel following dimensions: 73.5 feet ers, Sniper and Special Opera- States National Guard is part focuses on domestic emergen- wells, inside of the massive twin long from the tail to the snout; tion ground units. of the reserve components of cies, but now it can involve engines and had to use hand and 17 feet high from the ground to Airman Molette served two the United States Army and the overseas combat missions as arm signals during the day, as the top of the plane; a wingspan tours overseas to Southeast Asia United States Air Force. It is a well. well as long red flashlights in the of 63 feet long each. on Takhli Royal Thailand Air military reserve force composed Unlike the U.S. Army and evening and at night, to guide Imagine the huge task Air- of National Guard military and taxi the plane to the main Please turn to page 22 Please turn to page 19 June 12, 2020 MUSLIM JOURNAL 9 The Mosque Cares ith d’s Name, The Merciful Benefactor, The Merciful Redeemer Ministry of Imam W. Deen Mohammed __ Council of Imams in New Jersey____ P.O. Box 8390 ~ Newark, NJ 07108~ (973) 373-0344 ~ www. ciinj.org/home

Stand Up for the Weak/Less Powerful June 1, 2020 MEMBERSHIP E. HAZEL CREST, Ill. – As President of The Mosque Cares/Ministry of Imam W. Deen Imam Wahy-ud Deen Shareef Press Release Statement Condemning the Murder of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Convener Mohammed, I would like to say first and fore- Masjid Waarith ud Deen Ahmaud Arbery Irvington most my heart goes out to humanity-at-large that Imam A. Aleem Razzaqq Asst. Convener The Council of Imams in New Jersey and the Muslim Community of New Jersey extends its loves Peace and loves Justice. Masjid Al Iman Jersey City condolences to the families and condemn in the strongest terms the murders of George Floyd, … Especially the weak in our community, like Imam (Asst.) A. Lateef Sabir Treasurer Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery. Those committing these atrocities against all human the African American Community, and those Masjid Waarith ud Deen beings, especially injustices being consistently directed against people of color by law Irvington who have less power and do not have as big a Imam A.Kareem Muhammad enforcement must be brought to face justice and acts of racism addressed, prohibited and Recording Secretary cease immediately. The perpetuation of violations to the human rights of people will no By W. Deen voice or control over their own circumstances. Masjid Al Haqq The Mosque Cares is a founding member of Newark longer be tolerated by the members of our community. Mohammed II Imam Earl Siddiq Corresponding Secretary the USCMO (US Council of Muslim Organiza- Masjid Ash-Shifaa President of 64. Say: "O people of the Book! Come to common terms as between us and you: that we tions) and stands in solidarity with its efforts Newark The Mosque Imam A. Khabir Shamsid-Deen worship none but G-d; that we associate no partners with Him; that we erect not from and statement released on 05/29/20 regarding Masjid Al-Hadi Cares Elizabeth among ourselves lords and patrons other than G-d. If then they turn back say: "Bear the death and human rights violations of George Imam A. Quddoos Farrad witness that we are Muslims (bowing to G-d's will)." Al-Qur’an Surah 3 Aali ‘Imraan (The Family of ‘Imarran ) Masjid Salahuddin Floyd. Paterson Imam Habeebullah El-Amin The disease of racism in the United States of America and in the world will not effectively be (USCMO Statement is reported herein on page 12) Muslim Seniors of New Jersey Newark addressed and will continue to plague the human family until the roots and influences of Imam Abid Hasan Masjid Muhammad purported white supremacy as portrayed in the bigoted divine imagery of religion is ACGG in Focus on Servant Leaders: Jersey City Imam Aqeel A. Mateen acknowledged, uprooted, and removed. Then and only then, will the psyche of all people Masjid Ash-Shifaa Newark begin to be treated and remedied with the Truth of the One Humanity that we all possess. Imam Hassan Sharif FLOYD CRIED OUT FOR HIS MOTHER! Masjid Muhammad Newark Human social expressions have their origins in the psyche or soul of man. Racism was Imam Khalil Abdul-Aziz Masjidullah introduced in religion by white Aryan (“arya” meaning lord or master) populations, in order Plainfield Imam Abdullah Toure to dominate, lord or become the masters over people of color. This oppression, manipulation, Irvington Dawah Society Irvington and domination persist and plague the world’s societies today. The minds, moral conscience, Imam Khaleed Yaseen G.O.O.D. S.O.U.L.S. human personalities and behaviors of white, black and brown people have been and Paterson Imam Mujahiddeen Mohammed continued to be deceived by these false images of divine authority that people are blatantly Taqwa Learning Center. Trenton and subtly told to submit to, obey and worship. And the message translates into how race Imam Qareeb Bashir Islamic Center of Ewing. consciousness warps and weakens perceptions of truth, reality. morality, ethics, and justice. Ewing Tarik Vance-Harris Masjid Freehaven. Protests have their place, but we must move from protest to progress. Societies are ever Lawnside changing and like human beings they can ascend to higher levels of humanity or descend Advisors into states of being lower than animals. Which path will Americans choose to take? Akbar T. Salaam Unity Brand Halal Newark Faheem J. Ra’oof FJR Planning Associates Irvington With peace and sincere best regards, Elijah Fard Muhammad Cosmic Connections Group LLC Newark Imam Wahy-ud Deen Shareef, Convener Imam Abdul Kareeem Muhammad, Secretary Maryam Sabir Female Community Representative Rita Uqdah Female Community Representative

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Imam W. Deen Mohammed (raa) “Ye are the The explosive response of the Best of Peoples, community must be addressed evolved for Man- with systemic resolutions to kind…, enjoining this type of barbaric treatment. what is right, Community leaders who are forbidding what servant leaders should plan is wrong…, and with the citizens’ objective solu- By Flem- Believing in tions that address police train- ing El-Amin Allah…. (Qur’an ing and local government poli- President, Surah 3:110) cies that directly address these ACGG NATION- issues. American AL – The inhu- A collective response based Coalition man treatment on practical solutions can begin for of George Floyd the process of healing. None of Good Gov- under the knee us are above the law. ernment of a hired police The faith communities must officer whose engage their principles of primary duty action to help solve this crisis. is to protect the citizens has Our children, fathers, brothers, resulted in an international uncles, aunts, etc., could have a outcry for justice. suffocating knee on their necks What we have been exposed next. to at the hands of those hired Put faith into action and be to protect and serve has been the community example of consistently inhuman treat- what is right in our communi- ment. To hear Mr. Floyd cry ties. Enjoin what is right and out for his Momma and beg for forbid what is wrong. help while repeating over and The American Coalition for over again, “I can’t breathe,” is Good Government (ACGG) simply wrong. And all officers extends condolences to the involved should immediately be family of Mr. George Floyd. We charged and brought to court. It stand with you for justice for Cartoons by Khalil Bendib; www.bendib.com. All rights reserved by the author under U.S. Copyright is simply the right thing to do. your beloved. laws; no reproduction without expressed permission from the author, Khalil Bendib. 10 MUSLIM JOURNAL June 12, 2020

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EDUCATION IS OUR #1 PRIORITY, WE WILL RAISE MORE." 12 MUSLIM JOURNAL June 12, 2020 ALL LIFE IS SACRED: The Killing of George Floyd, White Supremacy and the WE WITNESSED THE INTENTIONAL Relentless Persecution of Black America HOMICIDE OF GEORGE FLOYD “For persecution is far more grievous than killing ….” – The Qur’an 2:191

WASHING- being ignored. TON, D.C. The Holy Qur’an, chapter 99, – We join all indicates that there will come a those across time when the earth will behave the nation as though G-d revealed to her, and around …and will throw up what’s the world inside her destroying property, who mourn, environment, etc. We are wit- NATIONAL sight of God … persecution is a the interim, we at the US Coun- By Imam Dr. are outraged, nessing the same. – Minneapolis far greater sin than killing.” cil of Muslim Organizations call Talib Shareef and stand in Being products of the earth, police officers Make no mistake, killing is for two immediate actions and President/ protest of the G-d put it in our nature that if marked Memo- the second-most heinous of give our reasons why. Resident recent mur- we cannot get life’s needs facil- rial Day by suffo- the cardinal sins in Islam. Yet, 1. City and county councils, Imam der of George itated by peaceful means then cating an utterly we can no longer look away and state and federal, represen- The Nation’s Floyd by a G-d made us to get it by violent subdued black from the underlying socio-po- tative bodies, should formally Mosque/ white Minne- means. Destructive behavior is man named litical condition that underlies affirm in resolutions the sanc- Masjid apolis police- not their motive or aim, their By Muhammad George Floyd and underwrites this wanton tity of life (which many now man. All life peace is disturbed. Oussama to death, as he slaughter of innocent African speak of) over and above that of is sacred. Their destructiveness is a pro- Jammal pleaded with his Americans, and especially black all other earthly inviolabilities, We wit- test to awaken in us, leaders, Sec. Gen., last stifled words American males in our country: especially that of property. nessed an intentional homi- government leaders, just like U.S. Council for the right to white supremacy. While we firmly believe in the cide once again by a police in the American Revolution to of breathe. This is part of what Ameri- sanctity of private property – officer. In public, in broad day- free itself from British oppres- Muslim They snuffed can philosopher Charles Mills and especially the sanctity of light, conducting themselves sion, that to ignore or condemn Organi- out the light called in his 1997 book of the homes, houses of worship, and in a manner unbecoming of a the people’s protest without zations of his life with same name the “racial contract” places of cultural importance policeman, the officer applying addressing/resolving the egre- (USCMO) a knee on his – an invisible, unspoken agree- – it does not compare nor rise sustained pressure on a hand- gious actions that have dis- neck, collapsing ment that non-white popula- to the level of the sanctity of cuffed compliant man’s neck, turbed the people’s conscience his trachea. They killed him tions, most egregiously African human life, all human life. with his hand in his pocket like and peace, is to disrespect their in broad daylight. They killed Americans, do not possess the Many upholders of the sys- he really did not “give a damn,” human nature. him over a slow nine minutes. same human moral worth – tem of white supremacy are as they mechanically dismissed Thus, stating that all are not They killed him while con- and, therefore, do not share in now publicly justifying the fol- his life. truly equal members of society. This officer was relaxed The buildup from repeated mis- temptuously mocking the help- equal political, social, or eco- low-up to the egregious Minne- and calm while George Floyd treatment and being ignored less bystanders pleading for nomic rights and entitlements apolis police killing of George repeatedly said, “I can’t will cause the oppressed to mercy, for humanity, for George – as white Americans. Floyd by the equally appalling, breathe,” for close to nine min- scream out “that’s enough” and Floyd’s expiring life. As distasteful as the label organized Minneapolis police utes. His senseless death is the human spirit within all will They killed him even after white supremacy sounds, it is brutality of the last two nights upon the injustice and continu- scream out “I am somebody.” Floyd had died by continuing truly the “unnamed political against unarmed most African al disregard for the lives of Afri- We have heard it throughout to kneel on his limp, lifeless system that has made the mod- American protesters. can Americans. our history. body for another two minutes. ern world what it is today,” as They seek to discredit the The backdrop: African Amer- The human spirit will pro- The US Council of Muslim Mills writes. And he is right. public protest of this open mur- icans/blacks’ subjection to 240 test injustice. This global wide Organizations (USCMO), on Until we acknowledge this der by armed civil servants by years of enslavement, followed outcry and protest is a protest behalf of our members and political reality as a nation and the subsequent damage done by by 90 years of lynching and for peace, freedom, justice, and American Muslims, utterly con- debunk its prejudicial concepts some to private property. cruel treatment under horrific equality, and it demands atten- demn this blatant act of mur- – concepts that belie the teach- They would sanction the ad Jim Crow laws, 60 years of sep- tion, a positive response and der, and we call for the swift ings of Heavenly religion that: hoc killing of African Ameri- arate but equal, 35 years of rac- immediate change from and prosecution on 1st degree mur- 1) all humanity has descended cans like George Floyd by police ist housing policies, police bru- condemnation of the systemic der charges of its four perpe- from a single soul, and that (or those self-appointed “vig- tality, and systemic oppression, institutional racism in America trators disguised as public 2) Decry God’s observable ilante police,” like the killers compounded by the recent kill- and the world. servants in the uniforms and Divine Wisdom: that He has of Ahmaud Arbery in Georgia) ing – among others of longer Those protesting are not just behind the badges of the Min- made us into nations of tribes because in the course of a pro- distance in time – of Ahmaud people targeted physically by neapolis Police Department. … and peoples – of varied colors test against it, some people van- Arbery and others. these unjust police altercations … Yet again – after the kill- and different languages – that dalized a corporate outlet. The struggle of African (historically minorities/Afri- ings of Ahmaud Arbery, Eric we may know one another, not There can be no compromise Americans to see their human- can Americans); however, the Garner, Tamer Rice, Sandra hate one another – we will not of the sanctity of human life ity free upon justice and equal- collective conscience, inherent Bland, Breonna Taylor, Fred- be able to bring forth a totally and no comparison of human ity covers centuries and cross- soul, and sense of justice of all die Gray, Marcus Golden, Jamar new social contract for all on life with inert property. es generations. The present humanity is assaulted, disturb- Clark, Philando Castile (the last this soil. 2. We call on elected and inherits the past. This is our/ ing the peace of all. three all by Minnesota police) – For the solution lies not in appointed officials to disallow – America’s inheritance, and We all are one in our frus- a list that sadly runs on and on. merely editing the old, failed, under all circumstances – police there is no peace until there is tration to the point of anger. However, it is to this egre- illusory one that denies its own forces under their authori- justice. That’s why we are seeing pro- gious, legacy of the persecution reality, as we have been trying ty from confronting unarmed Peace is the hope of every tests globally (i.e. America, of African Americans that we to do with our various inade- protesters who are denounc- human soul and the appetite London, Berlin, etc.) We say in the US Council of Muslim quate civil rights and social ini- ing police actions of killing an for peace is the most powerful to the protestors and all people Organizations now particularly tiatives for all this nation’s exis- innocent man and calling for force in the human creation. of conscience, be a firm people call attention with the quote tence. due process. While we denounce all inten- standing upon justice and hold from the Quran that heads this We must bring about a new The Minneapolis police tional violence and destroying to the spirit and purpose of your statement: “For persecution is ideal of a livable social contract shameful action – of coming of property, we do stand with position. G-d has not called us far more grievous than killing,” as a prescription for human jus- out in phalanxes in full riot gear the people’s protest built upon and in another verse: “In the tice and peace in our society. In their plead for justice and peace Please turn to page 22 Please turn to page 23 June 12, 2020 MUSLIM JOURNAL 13

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(Imam Mohammed’s lec- the book, which will make them power is potential. That’s be upon her. When she was told ture on The Night of Power, wise and give birth to scientists. potential for the work. G-d cre- that she was going to give birth in Milwaukee, Wisc., on May Now going back to the inter- ated our life with the potential to a child at her old age, she 2, 2002, follows – Part III.) pretation of the Night of Power for the great work. Now what laughed. Because it was ridic- Allah wants us to love righ- as the Muslim era or the Mus- will free that potential? What ulous to her and her situation, teousness. Allah wants us to lim age reading on the Genesis, will awaken it? What will give her circumstances. love cleanliness. Allah wants the beginning of creation, and it expression? What will release Well, in my situation, in my us to love decency, so that He understanding that the agents it into the world, so that it can circumstances as a teenager, may complete His Favor on us, of G-d, the Holy Spirit and the cultivate the world, produce as a young man, as a man 40 so that He may complete His Angels were really pure beings, and produce? years old under the Hon. Eli- Blessings on us. and they must descend first and Following that formula, jah Muhammad, if I had been The blessing He wants to then the revelation comes. accept purity. Accept your Lord told these things, I would have complete needs us first to And then comes the dawn, like the holy spirit accepts his laughed. I’d say, “You all are become clean and decent in the day, the dawning. A day Lord. He accepts his Lord by stretching it too much.” our hearts and in our souls and with the Lord is as a thousand strictly obeying Him. Accept Ridiculous, impossible. But in our minds. We’ve got the with you. This is scripture, isn’t your Lord the way the Angels it has happened in this day and rational potential. We’ve got it? Before scripture, old scrip- accept their Lord by strictly time. Just recently I sat with a Imam W. Deen Mohammed the intellectual potential, but ture, a day with the Lord is as a obeying Him in the night. That Catholic bishop in dialogue and being differences but similari- that’s not the state that Allah thousand with you. obedience will turn day on for I felt as comfortable sitting with ties. will bless, unless it has decen- So here comes today, the you. Praise be to Allah. him discussing deep knowledge The similarity was so strong, cy, cleanliness. Desire for righ- dawning of the intellect. When That might sound simple with him. it dispelled the differences, teousness, desire for cleanli- this dawning starts happening and ordinary to you, but that’s Understanding where he was caused the differences to disap- ness, desire for decency. for the intellect, then the same what creates the world; that’s coming from and he knew it, pear. I mean deep stuff, deep as So He gives us revelation that thing happens in the garden. what generates worlds. That’s there was just common knowl- you want to go, anybody would before it reaches our intellect it The same things happen for the how worlds are born. That’s the edge between us. He’s discuss- want to go. This is what we were already touches our hearts, and world that happens for the gar- explanation for the beginning ing it from his point of view discussing, and we were on a it wants us to be more decent den. of creation and the repeating of and from his knowledge base, college campus. before our Lord. It wants us to G-d created the man, He put creation. and I’m discussing it from my In the University of Lacrosse, be cleaner before our Lord, it him in the garden and then He Yes, and you who’ve got intel- knowledge based on my point in the sanctity of the Universi- wants us to be more truthful charged him to do what? Dress ligence, and you’re respecting of view and we’re just relaxing ty of Lacrosse, among heavy- before our Lord. the garden. So these ones who what I’ve been saying, then you and enjoying so relaxingly. weights. And they’d come up It begins to work on us, to put love righteousness and purity, are standing on solid founda- The newspaper the next day and greet your little Imam like us in a cleaner state, in a more they will be awakened. Their tion. And it’s just a matter of carried it. It’s a Catholic influ- he’s the scientist of the age. I’m decent state, in a more sincere intellects will be awakened, and time before the world will be in enced town, so naturally his telling you, I’m not exaggerat- state before even the intellect they will see themselves stand- your hands. face was above mine. But that ing anything. comes in contact with the great ing in the garden of their own If not in your generation, you was okay. And they were saying That’s the way they’d come rational message for the future souls. pass it on to your children, it’s that these two representatives and great your Imam. Thank progress of the people on this And they will get the message just a matter of time. Just a mat- of the two delegate religions, you for your wisdom, thank you Earth. from G-d, “Dress the garden.” ter of time. It got into me, and they discussed differences and for coming here. Thank me for You know when the body And the Lord that reveals the look what it has done to me. I showed the similarities in the my wisdom? Somebody had wakes up in the morning, the Word of the Qur’an to awaken didn’t know, if I had known that differences. told me 20 years ago, 40 years eyes open up. The feet don’t try our intellects, to turn us onto things would happened to me So, because he was informed, ago, “Minister Wallace, say in to get out of the bed before the scientific inquiry as well as to that have happened to me in I’m informed. We were able to 1996, you’re going to be on the eyes open up. Allah is blessing obedience as servants, but to these late years, somebody had take what seemed to have been campus of the Lacrosse Uni- us with leaders who love righ- scientific inquiry. The same G-d told me, I would laugh. the differences between us and teousness, who love decency, will have us pretty soon dress- Just like Sarah laughed. Peace present those differences as not Please turn to page 21 who love truthfulness, who love ing the garden. sincerity. These soul brothers will have Allah is blessing us with such their souls dressed up with leaders, males and females, and clothes manufactured by them. these are going to be the ones to With homes built by them, with take us into the Promised Land, factories established by them, the promised land for our intel- with streets paved by them. lect, the promised land for our Now this is dressing the garden. intellect. My soul is here, but it needs So we will have thinkers and dress, so you can see me in my scholars and scientists born dress. That’s where I want to see among us who’ll get the atten- a soul brother. I want to see a tion of the literate world, just soul brother in a skyscraper that like those who got the atten- he put up. I want to see a soul tion of the literate world in the brother in a cement factory that time of our Prophet, from hear- he’s operating, an automobile ing the Qur’an explained and factory that he’s responsible for, taught by him. et cetera. “Are you referring to your- Wouldn’t that be dressing the self?” No. I said, “We will have soul brother? He’d be dressed leaders,” not just myself. I’m up then, wouldn’t he? But now, just one. We will have leaders if I’m reading G-d’s Word cor- who Allah will bless with His rectly, there’s a formula for it. Blessings because of their sin- You can’t get that until you get cerity, because of their desire the first. The first is to want to for righteousness and decency, be righteous, want to be decent, uprightness and cleanliness, et to accept purity in your life. cetera. Praise be to Allah. He will purify them and The Night of Power teach them the book and the The Night of Power: This is wisdom or the rules of logic for translated “power,” but that 16 MUSLIM JOURNAL June 12, 2020

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We have been seek peace….” BE IN THE LEAD CALLING FOR cuffed, pleading for his own life disappointed, betrayed, sacri- African Americans have as one of the four police officers ficed. friends in their adversity, those LAW ENFORCEMENT REFORMS held him down with his knee on But with the murder of protesters who rose to begin side of his neck across his vital George Floyd, as his 6-year- the relief from this doom and veins. old daughter said – “Daddy gloom of police brutality, It didn’t matter to that offi- has changed the world!” – our licensed murderers. We are all cer and the other three who just voices found our footing to living in our own homeland and abetted this atrocity that this get up and move out in huge expect, anticipate we all have man, George Floyd, kept plead- crowds and those voices will the right to just “breathe.” ing for his own life and getting never be silent in the cause of Let us be Hopefu that we can out the words over and over: “I peaceful movements to save all breathe and live in peace and can’t breathe.” With no aid to people of color, to restore to tranquility. The breath of the come and no help to save him them the justice, equality, protesters will breathe for the as one officer held at bay the on respect of human dignity. dispossessed, for those starving watchers who also pleaded that In America and in the unset- for justice, to be the voices for Floyd be let up, we watched as tling world court of today, the voiceless, to advocate civil George Floyd after nine min- there is disparity, injustices and human rights in peaceful Sis. Arlene El-Amin Bro. Charles El-Amin utes became silent, motionless, and inequality so significant pursuit. no longer calling out, “Momma, that it must be addressed now “If we are to have another Imam Makram is second Momma!” in a criminal justice system, contest in the near future of our generation Muslim family in May Floyd rest in peace. But one that now must take off its national experience, I predict Minneapolis. His parents are there will be no peace for those blinders and deliver justice. that the dividing line will not be pioneers Charles and Arlene who remain behind. Protests, The reality is that African the Mason Dixon but between El-Amin. In the 1970s under some peaceful and some violent Americans have suffered for patriotism and intelligence the leadership of the Hon. Eli- as riots broke out all over Amer- centuries at the hands of racial on one side, and superstition jah Muhammad, they moved ica – in large cities and small discrimination and inequali- ambition and ignorance on the to North Minneapolis, and a cities, from the east coast to the ty. Now we all collectively and other.” “Temple” was established for west coast, from the northern together can and must change Ulysses S. Grant became the the Nation of Islam. states to the southern borders. the American justice system to 18th President of the United This is a legacy Muslim com- Multiple protests emerged be free of protections for violent States. His vision then for peace Kamillah El-Amin munity that needs the support organically, taking steps to policemen and blinding court and an end to violence after of the national Muslim commu- make it clear this great injus- systems that disproportionate- the bloodiest war on American Continued from front page nities. Please consider donat- tice and violence against Floyd ly mete out harsh sentences to soil, what would he say about ing to their active campaign at: was an act of inhumanity. This people of color. the slippery slop we’ve found Regarding the murder of https://www.launchgood.com/ act of violence against Floyd, In America and abroad, the ourselves on in 2020 looking at George Floyd, Imam Makram campaign/stand_with_minne- like so many before him, was future lies in the organic peo- social media and fear of regress- El-Amin issued the following apolis_we_cant_breathe#!/ responded to differently, as it ple’s movement, in the natural ing to those darkest hours. statement: For more information, visit was not just African Americans ability to display humane pow- Violence, disrespect for law "The whole world has wit- Masjid An-Nur at https://mas- who rose up and stepped out in ers to rebuild trust, to display and order, killing innocent nessed the murder of George jidannur.org/ and Al-Maa’uun protests. honesty, to exhibit nobility and people, no due process – we Floyd at the hands of the Min- at https://almaauun.org/ Those of all nationalities demonstrate a lawful moral watched as the life was pressed neapolis Police Department. (To be continued from the and colors and races and eth- compassionate compass. out of George Floyd This tragedy is the result of front lines....) nicities organically expressed Then will be evaporated the Palestinians too feel this emo- long-standing oppressive tactics in so many ways that “this is inhuman iniquities of crushing tional pain, feel the rage, the when policing African Ameri- enough!” African Americans violations of human and civil brutality but then becoming can citizens in this city. have suffered enough under the rights. the unjust scrutinized. We too “This event has sparked a AU Commission United States judicial system in Centuries ago, while serving have experienced this injustice. movement that spans the world, this day in 2020 and through- under President Abraham Lin- Alex Odeh, an Arab Ameri- and we are in it! George Floyd Chairperson out the ages of slavery to sec- coln, the Civil War was won to can, was murdered for daring was known in our community Moussa Faki ond class citizenship to outright swing in the movement for abo- to speak out for justice and as a good person..., a father..., on broad street murder. There lition of slavery and establish freedom for Arab Palestinians and a friend to many. We are all Mahamat no longer is any shame to such as lawful the two constitution- being detained without charges grieving at this senseless loss of racial discrimination. al amendments, one the 13th against them, Arabs being shot life. Continued from front page There is this clear and pres- amendment to end slavery and and killed for protesting in a “Masjid An-Nur and Resolution on Racial Discrim- ent proof of crimes against the 15th Amendment to give nonviolent voice for freedom, Al-Maa’uun are working tire- ination in the United States African Americans and other African Americans the right to equality and human rights in lessly to ensure our communi- of America made by African people of color – be they Afri- vote. the midst of the many inhu- ty has basic needs in real-time, Heads of State and Govern- can, Palestinian, Arabs, Irish, At this very space in time is mane inequities in life. including food, medical sup- ment, at the OAU’s First Assem- Italians, Japanese – all have the Leonardo DiCaprio docu- More protests are expected, plies, household goods and bly Meeting held in Cairo, gone through an era where they drama on U.S. President Ulyss- until the murdering police offi- spiritual comfort. Egypt from 17 to 24 July 1964, human worth was challenged es S. Grant, the gallant leader cers who squeezed out the life “As this tragedy unfolds, the Chairperson of the African and their lives endangered and warrior in the Civil War, of George Floyd from his neck many of our brothers and sis- Union Commission firmly reaf- because of violent racism; the bringing it to victory for Presi- are prosecuted and removed ters in Minneapolis are unable firms and reiterates the African list goes on and on. dent Lincoln and the slave-free from lawful society because of to leave their homes due to cur- Union’s rejection of the con- As we are also notified that states. African Americans’ civil their unlawfulness. Let us keep few. Many shops, including gro- tinuing discriminatory practic- Israel has stepped up its bru- and human rights with equal- the pressure on and urge Amer- cery stores and pharmacies, are es against Black citizens of the tality and deadly crimes against ity were to be the result and icans and their government shuttered. United States of America. Palestinians, the other reality becoming the law of the land. officials to take action and stop “I urge the community of He further urges the author- is that if there are no camera/ Grant said, “The friend in my funding bad cops, stop fund- Imam W. D. Mohammed to be ities in the United States of photo/video evidence, these adversity I shall always cherish ing racists organizations and among the leaders in calling for America to intensify their crimes go unnoticed, unchal- most. I can better trust those rogue governments that contin- justice and reform of law-en- efforts to ensure the total elim- lenged, no redress. who have helped to relieve ue to violate universal laws and forcement throughout this ination of all forms of discrim- The United States was the the gloom of my dark hours human rights. country! No one can stand on ination based on race or ethnic society, social order that was than those who are so ready to These injustices cannot the sidelines in this moment! origin. to stand up against racism, enjoy with me the sunshine of stand. Let there be peace. We MUST Act NOW!” inequality and to bring dignity my prosperity.” Grant added, June 12, 2020 MUSLIM JOURNAL 19 MUSLIM JOURNAL in Continuous Publication muslim journal word search since October 1975 June 12, 2020 SUCCESSOR TO THE HISTORIC MUHAMMAD SPEAKS NEWSPAPER! 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Dr. Nuriddin and his ruses - the virus of systemic rac- and beautiful outdoors, but the enjoy and use the beautiful sun- nation, protect from infection, wife, Connie, send the state- ism as well as the ever-present coronavirus has not gone any- ny days of spring as well as the helps in weight reduction, and ment: “We are deeply grateful coronavirus. We must be care- where. It has not been defeated. spiritual warmth and transfor- addresses male and female Please turn to page 22 ful not to relax our defenses of It is simply lying in wait ready mation from our month of fast- wearing masks, social distanc- to take the easiest path of op- ing in Ramadan, during which ing, hand washing, and person- portunity that it encounters, we have grown in self-restraint, WORD SEARCH ANSWER KEY al hygiene etiquette against the such as crowds, close human discipline and submission to coronavirus in order to combat interaction, hugging, shaking Allah(swt), by His Grace. June 5, 2020 the virus of racism. hands, coughing and sneezing, So now is the time to plant Otherwise, the coronavirus unmasked and uncleaned pub- your gardens both external and virus will come back with a ven- lic facilities, as well as individu- internal. Plant fruit and veg- geance only to burn us later. als who have weakened immune etable gardens in your yards, One elderly demonstrator said systems for whatever reason. on your balconies, and in your she did not want to die from the These conditions are consid- homes and tend to them. Har- police or the coronavirus. We ered low hanging fruit to the vest season for these gardens witnessed that a large number coronavirus. The virus takes will be September or October, of the demonstrators and police note when the barriers restrain- which could be a time of need. were wearing masks, but not all ing its progress get removed. This is also planting season of them. The keys to our limited suc- for internal gardens - gardens Moreover, it is impossible to cess so far in fighting this coro- where new habits get planted maintain social distancing while navirus have been the old tried like seeds into the “soils” of our standing shoulder to shoulder and true public health strategies spirits, minds and bodies. They in a crowd for a long period of of staying at home, social dis- were planted in us during the time. And singing, screaming, tancing, and personal etiquette month of Ramadan. and getting tear-gassed pro- of washing our hands, coughing They should be tended, motes deep inhalations which and sneezing in our elbow, wear- Please turn to page 22 June 12, 2020 MUSLIM JOURNAL 21 In Profile… Imam W. Deen Mohammed Speaks Calendar of Events Continued from page 15 and that’s all. Just Warith Deen Minnesota Mohammed. CALENDAR NOTICE: Calendar of Events listings are versity, on the campus of this I’m W.D. Mohammed. Reg- for not-for-profit events and must be no more than 4 Attorney General college and you’re going to be ular fellow, regular brother, in a dialogue with the Bishop, inches in formatted length for print. Weekly Dead- down to earth brother. I don’t Keith Ellison Chancellor of the university.” line is Tuesday at 5 p.m. Calendars run in chronolog- Continued from page 3 need any flattery. I don’t need He was the chancellor: ical order and according to available space. Muslim had nowhere else to turn. He a special crown to wear. I don’t “You’re going to be in dialogue was also a noted community need to show my bald head. I Journal has the right to edit Calendar entries to with the chancellor and when activist. might be a little vain. I thought conform to format and size; calendars ARE NOT you finish the dialogue, they’re Attorney General Ellison I was cute in this cap that’s why going thank you for your wis- articles. Customers seeking larger display and speci- received his law degree from I wore it. dom.” I’d have said, “Ridicu- fied wording and for profit businesses are invited to the University of Minnesota But I can do without it. And lous.” Law School in 1990. He is the that’s how I want us to be. And purchase Ad Space in Muslim Journal to their own Allah blessed me to go to when we humble ourselves G-d specifications according to Advertising instructions proud father of four adult chil- Palestine and talk on Palestine lifts us up. Praise be to Allah. So on page 19 in every Muslim Journal. For Calendar of dren: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Elijah, radio, and the radio announc- then, it’s a special blessing for and Amirah. er asks me first how should he Events submissions, email Latifah F. Waheed Wan- me to be among you tonight. He is the first African refer to me. I said, “Well, they gara at [email protected] or muslimjrnl@ And I hope what I discussed American and the first Mus- call me Imam Mohammed.” So, with you have helped you in comcast.net. lim American to be elected to when he finished, he said, “He’s some way. statewide office in Minneso- more than an Imam, he’s the We pray to G-d that He ta. Muslims fondly remember leader for the people.” always keep us as Muslims, as July 10 – 12, 2020 - CHANGING TO VIRTUAL WEEKEND Ellison’s willingness to come Now you know for us, the believers. Yes. Muslim is more to Muslim events and speak Imam is the leader for the peo- NASHVILLE, TN – REUNION GOING VIRUTAL: We have important than a believer, to young Muslims, to travel ple. But when we look at these moved our July 11 and 12, 2020, from an In-person events to an when Muslim identifies us in abroad to be a witness for Mus- Imams who are popular in the “On-line Events” at YouTube Live. Pre-register at YouTube.com the following of Muhammed. lim issues. world today, we need a leader But believer is more important and subscribed to the CMS NAA Channel (free subscription); Ellison was a keynote speak- for the people. for the contents of the person. you will be contacted regarding Tickets and Event Links. Tickets er for Muslim Journal’s A Time Not Just an Ordinary Imam. Believer is more important for go on sale in June. Our Historic Virtual Weekend includes Satur- To Be Grateful Dinner in Chi- Allahu Akbar. I’m telling you the contents than just the term day’s CMS-Nashville’s 49th Annual Benefit Fundraiser and the cago in 2007. these things and hope that Muslims. National Alumni Reunion and Sunday, will host the Workshop you’ll understand better. Allah Panel, CMS 101. Panelists are educators, experts in their is my witness, I don’t need to Especially for Children That’s why Allah says, “And fields and businessmen and women.The UOI & CMS Nation- be seen; I don’t need to be rec- the believers shall be victori- and Young Adults…. ognized or anything. I don’t al Alumni Association is Celebrating its 30th Anniversary! Let Us Continue to Recognize ous.” He didn’t say the Mus- need that. I guess that’s why The CMS National Alumni Association represents students the Hard Work and Achieve- lims. He said, “And the believ- Allah blessed me with what He who attend or have attended any Muhammad/Mohammed ments of Our Students ers shall be victorious.” G-d and has blessed me with, because I Schools, i.e., Home Schoolers, University of Islam, Clara Continued from page 11 the believers shall be victorious. don’t need it. Muhammad School, W.D. Mohammed High School and granted you. And Allah does They shall triumph. We pray to I don’t need the fame, I don’t Affiliates. The National Alumni Reunion is held to encour- not like those who are full of Allah for guidance always, for need recognition, I don’t need pride, arrogant, and who are mercy, and forgiveness when we age Alumni of the Clara Muhammad School System, also anybody to tell me I’m great. boastful.” (Refer to Qur’an are wrong. Teachers, Faculty and Staff to come together, to reminisce In fact, I don’t want you saying 57:22-23) For mercy and for guidance and cultivate Schools, and Alumni Solidarity amongst it. I’m not saying it. I’m say- Again, congratulations and always. Amen. past, and present students and alumni. Clara Mohammed ing: I’ve told you what they say your (real) community support School-Nashville is Celebrating 49 Years. Sponsor by sub- and how they act. But as far you. We need you and value mitting an Ad (Full Page $100 or Half Page $50) in the Clara as I’m concerned, I’m just me Mohammed School Nashville’s 49th Annual Benefit’s Souve- you. nir E-Brochure. Submit Ads: Priscilla@scms-alumniassoc. org. Telephone (323) 508-1397, (June 30th deadline sub- Insurance and Money Matters mission). Alumni, recognize your city/state School Pioneers (past/present) by entering their names for the NAA Pioneer 1,000 COVID-19 TEST SITES WITH CVS Awards. To nominate or donate, visit the website https:// www.scms-alumniassoc.org. What is the 4 CMS Fundraiser Continued from page 5 patient has been infected in the A: MyChart is a medical 2020? An Active Fundraiser with a Goal of $50,000-$100,000. made for the same day and up past. records software that many This fundraiser is part of the NAA’s SOS Program (Save Our to two days in advance (depend- Q: How is my sample for health care professionals use, ing on availability). testing collected? including MinuteClinic provid- Schools). We hope to offer the four recipients $15-$25,000 Q: My state isn’t listed. A: While you remain in the ers. It can be used for secure each. The Fundraising Recipients are Clara Muhammad How can I get tested? vehicle, you will be given a swab messaging between patients Schools of St. Louis, Mo. (restart), Queens, N.Y., Detroit, A: We recommend contact- and asked to collect a sample of and providers, managing insur- Mich. (restart), and Nashville, Tenn.. ing your primary care provider nasal secretions. This is done ance and billing, and keeping or your state’s Department of by inserting the swab into your track of your patient history. It Health to find out how to get nostril approximately 1 inch is free for you to use. tested in your state. into the nasal passage (midway) Q: What if I need to bring “NO JUSTICE, NO PEACE!” Q: What do I need to bring with the most visible drainage my kids or other family Tariq El-Amin offers Words at Chicago Protest with me? or the nostril that is most con- members? A: You will need to show gested if drainage is not pres- A: Understood that this may Rally in Wake of Murder of George Floyd proof of your identity and ent. be necessary; however, only birthdate. You’ll also need to The swab is rotated several patients who have qualified and show your appointment confir- times, removed gently and this scheduled a visit online can be process is repeated on the other tested. Patients must be at least Continued from page 3 mation, either by email or text G-d is with those who are message. Be sure to have your side. Please note that you need 18. 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Don’t turn 65 without pretend that pain doesn’t exist. which indicate whether the Q: What is MyChart? me!) 22 MUSLIM JOURNAL June 12, 2020 Muslim Family Life Remembering an Untold Story …. “An Alarming Call to Stand for Justice” FAMILY LEGACY OF AMERICAN MALE SOLDIERS WHO Continued from page 8 43) To bring the best to a situa- WILLINGLY SERVED OUR NATION WITH HONOR – PT II upon you that you not do jus- tion, we can learn from when Continued from page 8 ried and birthed two more Beulah, Mama Dorothy, and tice….” (from the above opening Prophet Muhammed salAllahu daughters which then grew the Auntie Willie Mae (her only Qur’anic verse and verse 5:8) ‘alayhi wa sallam [Peace and Force Base and Utapao AFB, re- family to a total of 13 children in sister who had two sons who Call for justice and keep pro- Blessing of Allah be upon him spectively. On his first tour, he all (8 girls and 5 military soldiers served in the Army in Vietnam), tests from becoming violent. (saws)] was asked: “Which of contracted a major sickle cell serving America). We survived canned everything they could. Keep the focus of our actions on the people is best?” seeking the Pleasure Allah SwT disease, where he could have as a large family by growing up They canned what the boys The Prophet said “‘Everyone died, before being rushed to on a small city farm, living off and girls picked off the trees, through following His Guid- who is pure of heart and sincere ance. the military hospital in Bang- the land, growing rows upon and sometimes that fell onto in speech.” They said: “Sincere kok, Thailand, on a C-130 Airvac rows each year of garden vege- the ground from the trees, grew “And those who avoid the in speech, we know what this is, major sins and immoralities, Medical Transport plane. tables. on the vines, and in the garden. but what is pure of heart?” He This was traumatic for him, The boys had to dig up the They canned in Kerr glass jars. and when they are angry, they said: “It is that which is pious forgive. And those who respond at such a young age. As he was land, hoe away the weeds, rocks Sometimes the jars were sealed and pure, with no sin, injustice, being hurriedly wheeled on a to their lord and establish and debris, scratch the ground, in with wax when they ran out of rancor or envy in it.” gurney to the ER surgical room, prayer and their affairs (are con- spade the rows, drop the seeds jar lids. (Hadith recorded by Sunan he requested to call his mother. ducted by) consultation among in the rows, water the garden The canning included jelly, Ibn Majah) The lead surgical physician told daily, and harvest the crops. jams, apple butter, orange mar- them, and from what We have References: him he could not call his moth- provided them, they spend. We also had to assist Grand- malade, okra, tomatoes, squash, https://www.quranexplorer. er, because death was imminent pa David in raising the animals, green peppers, and occasionally “And those who, when tyr- com/blog/Understand-the-Qu- if they didn’t operate immedi- anny strikes them, they defend such as chickens, ducks, turkeys, apples, pears, peaches, plums, ran/justice-in-the-quran ately. rabbits and a few hogs – usually etc. Our family and many other themselves. Retribution an https://www.soundvision. He had to undergo a major evil an evil like it. But whoever about five to six feet long. We families in the neighborhood of com/article/what-does-islam- 6-hour surgery to remove his assisted in gathering the eggs, Pear Orchard, Texas, only had to pardons and makes reconcilia- teach-about-justice spleen which had ruptured in- tion - his reward is from Allah. feeding the animals and occa- go to the grocery store for staples (WELCOME! Submit your side his body, causing severe sionally assisted in slaughtering such as rice, cornmeal, flour, etc. Indeed, He does not like wrong- questions, concerns and com- pain to his abdomen and below doers. the animals and plucking when By the Grace and Provi- ments. Subhanallahi wa biham- his rib cage. Post-operation pro- that time came. dence of Almighty G-d Allah “And surely whoever defends dihi, this column has been cedures required 65 stitches and himself after he has been We had many different trees SWT, for the most part, all of established by Imam W.D. metal clamps to be placed on and vines to supply our family the Comeauxs, Molettes, Neds, wronged – then those not is Mohammed to address per- his abdomen, which as a result, against them any way. Only the with sustenance, such as several Slaughters, Davises, Heberts sonal, family and community compromised his immune sys- fig trees, pecan trees, blackberry and others in our family tree way is against those who wrong issues with responses from the tem for the rest of his life. trees, and grapevines hanging were upstanding law-abiding the people and rebel upon the guidance of the Glorious Qur’an Dorothy’s last and youngest on the six-foot-tall chain-link citizens, respectable human earth without right. Those will and Sunnah, the life example, son, Paul Louis Comeaux (now fence surrounding the chick- beings loved by their neighbors have a painful punishment. of Prophet Muhammed (saws). deceased), served in the USAF en house, which was built by wherever they resided. “And whoever is patient and Submit questions, concerns or after graduating from Hebert Grandpa David to keep the an- I am grateful. forgives - indeed, that is surely comments to amatullahmm@ High school, two years after his imals from escaping. of the matters determination.” gmail.com) older brothers entered the mil- Oftentimes, neighbors who (All rights reserved Airman (The Glorious Qur`an 42:37- itary. Paul worked on a missile didn’t “can” their fruits and veg- Muhammad Abdullah can be Base with a Top Security Clear- etables would allow us to pick contacted at 678-508-5958 or ance. them from their trees and from via email eaglevisionmktg7@ ALL LIFE IS WHY DO WE Mama Dorothy later re-mar- their gardens. Our Grandma hotmail.com.) SACRED: COMPLETE THE The Killing of George Floyd, White Supremacy and the WE WITNESSED THE INTENTION- CENSUS? Relentless Persecution of Black America AL HOMICIDE OF “For persecution is far more grievous than killing ….” – The Qur’an 2:191 Continued from page 5 GEORGE FLOYD languages. Listed below are the Continued from page 12 ly privately funded astroturf can Muslim community express numbers according to the lan- anti-lockdown protests over our heartfelt condolences to the Continued from page 12 and firing maiming and poten- guage preference or usage: tially deadly rubber bullets and coronavirus policy to keep all family and loved ones of George to be nationalists or racists. English 844-330-2020 chocking teargas into crowds of people safe and strategical- Floyd, and all the bereaved and G-d has called us to be more Spanish 844-468-2020 unarmed protesters and chas- ly placed these in various state beloved of the growing number noble than that. He reminds us Mandarin 844-391-2020 ing them down in violence on capitals. of African Americans killed by that our contention, our pro- Cantonese 844-398-2020 the pretext of minor causes – is These funded, mostly white law enforcement and vigilantes test, our campaign is not aimed Vietnamese 844-461-2020 absolutely unacceptable. protesters appeared in full in our country. at anybody or anything but the Korean 844-392-2020 The police and officials have camouflage military fatigues, Moreover, we stand with the unjust, the oppressor. What Russian 844-417-2020 no legitimate justification for armed with assault-weapons, African American community G-d wants for human beings is Arabic 844-416-2020 their own provocative presence sometimes carrying confederate under their burden of increas- justice on this earth. Tagalog 844-478-2020 and actions. These are sponta- flags and Nazi symbols. In some ingly deadly discrimination and May justice be swift against Polish 844-479-2020 neous, grassroots protesters – cases, they actually rushed and shattering loss – and we do so the murderers and may lead- French 844-494-2020 many but not all African Amer- entered capitol buildings, shut acknowledging the sanctity of ers be swift in addressing and Haitian Creole 844-477-2020 ican – expressing their under- down democratic processes, their lives. Your lives do mat- reconciling the wounds of the Portuguese 844-474-2020 standable outrage and calling and aggressively pounded on ter, and hold the highest value, past and present to ensure a Japanese 844-460-2020 for justice for the open, ruthless windows and confronted police every God-given one. more just, peaceful, stable, and TTY/TDD 844-467-2020 murder of a helpless African face to face. We stand, as well, and offer brighter future. The Muslim League of Vot- American man – an all too com- Yet the police somehow our prayers and support to all (Imam Talib Shareef, Presi- ers of New Jersey urges you in mon occurrence in our society remained silent and passive in our diverse U.S. communities, dent of The Nation’s Mosque, the strongest manner: Get the the face of it all. No riot gear. including the indigenous Amer- Masjid Muhammad, in the cap- that threatens each and every Census done immediately! If person perceived as “other.” No rubber bullets. No firing of ican communities, Latino com- ital of the U.S. of America dates you still need help, please con- tear gas canisters. No chasing munities, immigrant communi- back to the mid-1930s, found- This provides an obvi- tact us at www.mlvnj.org or ous comparison and proof of down protesters. Just accep- ties, and our rural communities ed by descendants of enslaved 973-580-4798 and ask for Bro. tance, even protester encour- – each one suffering loss, strain, Africans. For more information, an underlying invisible racial Jimmy Small. contract of white supremacy agement from elected officials, and human devaluation. visit thenationsmosque.org, REMINDER: Complete the including our president. We uphold the sacredness of email info@thenationsmosque. in America. People of political Census now, because your life power and wealth have recent- The US Council of Muslim all life. (MAY 29, 2020) org.) depends on it! Organizations and the Ameri- June 12, 2020 MUSLIM JOURNAL 23 CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC Burn Baby.... No..., Vote Baby, Vote! – Part I Continued from page 7 South Los Angeles took years 1964, who helped establish the just to name a few. UPDATE: to recover and unfortunately, New Democratic Party to get a Trump’s deployment of the Hollywood, Santa Monica, Lou- many of our elders who sur- seat at the political table from National Guard all over the isville, Atlanta, Indianapolis, vived the Watts Riots in 1965 which she and other blacks had nation has, for the most part, We Are Now Washington DC, Chicago, Den- were unable to witness this sig- been barred. sparked more outrage and ver, Flint, and Jackson, Miss. nificant revitalization. The list of social inequities further divided our country, Over 140 cities were in some According to Professor Meli- goes on and on. How many resulting in more and more Battling on state of “burning” passions and na Abdullah of Black Lives-LA, mothers and fathers will con- protesters of all walks of life, physical structures in the Unit- today’s protests are deliber- tinue to cry wondering if they of all races to pour out into the ed States, with President Trump ate and “the violence and pain or their children will be the next streets. Two Fronts and local Governors rolling out and hurt that's experienced on to die? That is exactly why a vast Even the Pope spoke out Continued from page 20 the National Guard. a daily basis by black folks at majority are peacefully protest- against the death of George Driven to protest this broad weeded, protected and never the hands of a repressive system ing, taking part in economic Floyd at the hands of police daylight murder of a black man, neglected. These gardens will should also be visited upon, to a blackouts, including the Black- officers and the Social Unrest people – including our own degree, to those who think that out Coalition on Facebook, tak- happening in our country be harvested at some time in the youth – set out to peacefully future and will serve to feed us, they can just retreat to white ing place on July 7, 2020. today. U.S. Defense Secretary protest but also were getting affluence.” Others are urged to write let- Mike Esper, in a move unau- our families and the community, caught up in the unruliness, the However, the looting that ters of solidarity in support of thorized by the President, con- and our country, InshaAllah. madness to drive some to burn, happened at the hands of non- African Americans and African demned the murder of George May Allah(swt) guide us, bless as they are rightfully angry. Blacks who came out to attack American Muslim communities. Floyd. us, and protect us. Ameen. However, in the aftermath it the Grove, Santa Monica Prom- Listen, this system is broken In the wake of protests, Esper Biosketch: Imam Dr. Mi- is recognized that anarchists enade, Hollywood is another all around, and wise men and said, “I do not support using kal Ramadan has been a Mus- and white nationalists were sab- story. women advise us to learn our active-duty forces to quell pro- lim since 1962 when his family otaging our peaceful protests, Secondly, and fortunately for lessons in an effort to win. tests.” Unfortunately, though even where innocent people joined the Nation of Islam under our movement, more and more There is a global pandemic claiming he did not know the have lost their lives in the pro- the Hon. Elijah Muhammad. He “brown” people are speaking up taking place called “coronavi- objective of the “walk,” Esper cess. Those protesters whose and demanding a new narrative rus” that is killing us in dispro- did not apologize for the vio- was raised in the Muslim com- lives were lost include: munity. He has served as the for justice, too. portionate numbers. People lence or photo-op with Trump ° David McAtee, a 53-year- Thirdly, our youth are angry. are tired and fed up, some not before a historic D.C. church past Resident Imam of Masjid old of Louisville, Kentucky. He They are impassioned and want even receiving paychecks from that has enraged clergy and cit- Al-Taqwa in Chicago, Illinois, as was known to give officers and change. Bro. Hassan Zenni of stimulus or unemployment after izens. a student of Imam Warith Deen community members free food the Islamic Center of South- losing their jobs among the 4.1 Retired Major General Dana Mohammed. during the COVID-19 pandemic ern California shared how his million or more Americans who J.H. Pittard reiterated that He is an Emergency Physician and protests. own children are “angry and are are jobless. there has never been in the his- and has practiced in Chicago ° Chris Beaty, 38-year-old for- demanding reform.” However, pleading with tory of our nation, any time, and Northwest Indiana for over mer offensive lineman for Indi- Social Media is our youth’s insane anarchists, white when the military was used ana University. 40 years. He retired from active “weapon” of communication supremacists and opportun- against U.S. citizens. New York ° Leslie Furcron was shot in practice over six months ago. and witnessing brutality and ists to stop looting is not going State Attorney General Letitia the head with a rubber bul- injustice without consequent to work. We SHOULD never James openly condemned our He has been married to let in the parking lot of the La his wife, Agnes, for over 50 action is not part of this gener- repeat history. W.E.B. Du Bois President and prepared to chal- Mesa Police Department during ation’s movement. said: “The Nation has not yet lenge his use of the military in years. They have four children, protests over a weekend in San I am proud of how youth found peace from its sins; the her state. 11 grandchildren and three Diego, California. from all over the U.S. and freedman has not yet found What Trump doesn’t under- great-grandchildren. He enjoys ° Yassin Mohamed, 47-year- abroad have stepped up, freedom his promised land.” stand and perhaps one of the teaching and distance swim- old, was killed by officers in including Imam Abdul Rash- Fortunately, through all of reasons why Esper and others, ming. unincorporated Evans County, eed in Texas, and 17-year-old the chaos, Minnesota Attorney including the four former Pres- Dr. Ramadan is also a member Georgia. Jalen Thomas, who organized General Keith Ellison has for- idents – Carter, Clinton, Bush of the Muslim Health Consor- ° David Patrick Under- a peaceful protest in Missouri mally charged all four officers. and Obama – are speaking out wood, 53-year-old Federal Law tium; email contactyourmhc@ that outnumbered Los Angeles’. Alhamdulillah, you go Broth- is that our military is filled Enforcement Officer was mur- gmail.com (See PSA on page 5.) Thank you to Sis. Tamika er Keith! (Bro. Keith’s profile in with African American/black dered from shots fired from a Mallory, Co-Founder of Until this issue on page 3.) soldiers, both men and women vehicle, as he stood outside pro- Freedom, for her powerful We are equally blessed with who also are hurting. tecting the federal building in organic voice. We hear you and amazing leaders, including Images of the National Guard DR NURIDDIN Oakland, Calif. we stand in solidarity with your Mayor Keisha Bottoms of Atlan- and Officers of all shades are His sister, Angela Underwood organizational efforts (search ta, who is also a mother of an kneeling in support of ending LAUNCHES HIS Jacobs, a Republican running her speech on facebook). African American son. Listen to police brutality. Too bad Mr. for Congress posted the follow- These words from 1965 from her. She is passionate, cares and Trump’s not listening. So if you BRAND NAME ing message on her Facebook “Burn Baby Burn by Marvin X: urges us to not burn our com- really want to do something, page on May 30 at 11:17 AM: “My Tired. munities (in the case of Atlanta) then vote, vote, vote. Novem- NUTRITION LINE brother, Dave Patrick Under- Sick an' tired as in her words, we are burn- ber is near! “Genesis Health wood, a federal officer, was Tired of being ing areas that are owned by our It should be noted that Floyd murdered 5/29/20 in Oakland sick an' tired... own, including T.I. Mayweather is paying for Mr. and Nutrition” California, while on duty during (Burn Baby Burn, poem by In a plea for your safety, while Floyd’s Funeral Services, held the riots. This Violence Must Continued from page 20 Marvin X 1965) I cannot tell you to not protest, on June 9 with Memorial Ser- Stop.” for the support of our com- In the words of Marvin X, we I must urge you to join repu- vices held in Minneapolis, My husband asked: “What’s are all tired, sick an’ tired and table organizations as there’s Houston and North Carolina. munity and client base for now different about where we are over 30 plus years, as we have fed up. Tired of injustice, tired strengths in numbers. Remain Joe Biden was scheduled to now versus 1992?” The 1992 of food deserts in our neigh- peaceful. It helps to create attend Mr. Floyd’s funeral. sought to give the best service riots were after four police offi- possible in products, consult- borhoods, tired of the lack of dialogue and allows good law To Be Continued... cers accused of brutally beat- equitable insurance and qual- enforcement to help, to step in. ing and raising the awareness of ing motorist Rodney King were health and a religious science.” ity health care, tired of being Among these are Chief found not guilty. 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