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