Annual Belmarsh Muslim Prisoners Solidarity Iftar (06/09/09)- Ramadhan 2009

[Abu Muhammed]

In the Name of Allaah, the Most Merciful, Most Gracious

Annual Belmarsh Iftar at HMP Belmarsh 2009
Solidarity & Remembrance of Muslim Prisoners Worldwide

8 years on still there is little respite for the real victims of the War on Terror. This event provides an opportunity to remember the victims of illegal rendition detainment and torture, control orders, SIAC court rulings and all other measures imposed to unlawfully strip Muslim prisoners in the UK and abroad of their dignity, freedom and liberties- 'guilty' either by association/ circumstance or for expressing an opinion/ voicing openly an authenticated article of faith.

This Iftar has been arranged to remember the plight of these prisoners and their families.

Guest Speakers:
* Imam Shakeel Begg (Lewisham Islamic Centre)
* Ustadh Uthman Lateef (Hittin Institute)
* Ex-Detainees
* Family members
and many more insha'allaah

Featuring:
- Qur'aan Recitation
- Full Segregation
- Du'aa Qunoot
- Poetry reading from children of the imprisoned
- Statements from representatives of Detainees and Muslim Prisoners
- Prayers to be performed on site

Date: Sunday 6th September '09
Time: 3.00- 8.30pm
Venue: Outside Belmarsh Prison
HMP Belmarsh
Western Way
Thamesmead
SE28 0EB

Transport: Rail: Plumstead Station, Underground: North Greenwich, DLR: Woolwich Arsenal, Buses: 244 and 380

Note: Iftar arrangements include Dates and Milk, and cooked meals for up to 300 attendees.
- Please bring appropriate clothing in case of weather change.

"A Muslim is the brother of another Muslim. He does not oppress him, nor does he leave him at the mercy of others." Saheeh Muslim

Organised by the Muslim Prisoners Support Group (MPSG) and the Woolwich Dawah Network
Supported by the Tayyibun Institute, Helping Households Under Great Stress (HHUGS) and the Hittin Institute

Please try to attend and offer your support to our brothers locked up in Belmarsh and elsewhere this Ramadhan. Jazaak Allaah khayr.

E-mail: belmarsh-iftar@hotmail.co.uk
Tel: 07949178942 (Brothers) or 07960076099 (Sisters)

[Abu Muhammed]

'Injustice and Hope in Light of Muslim Prisoners'

A lecture by our dear brother Ustaadh Uthman Lateef entitled 'Injustice and Hope in Light of Muslim Prisoners' has now been uploaded on the website of the Hittin Institute alhamdulillaah.

The lecture was delivered at last years Annual Iftar event 2008 outside HMP Belmarsh and can be downloaded from: http://www.hittininstitute.com/Audio.aspx

[Abu Muhammed]

Insha'allaah two weeks left from now until this Belmarsh Iftar.

All brothers and sisters are invited to attend.

[Abu Muhammed]

It is reported on the authority of Abu Musa al-Ash'ari (رضي الله عنه) that the Prophet, (صلى الله عليه و سلم), said:
“Feed the hungry, visit the sick, and free the prisoner!”

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[Abu Muhammed]

Sunday 6th September Solidarity Iftar

This Sunday insha'allaah join us to spend your day of fasting and iftar outside HMP Belmarsh, London in solidarity and remembrance of the Muslim Prisoners held in Britain and across the Ummah.

Streetmap: http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?x...earchp=ids.srf

Jazak'allaah.

[Abu Muhammed]

Muslim Prisoner Support Group

The Muslim Prisoner Support Group (MPSG) serves Muslim prisoners by offering prisons guidance on Islamic dietary regulations, gender sensitivities and ethical guidelines when dealing with Muslims. MPSG also offer direct support to the prisoners through the delivery of material, spiritual and legal aid.

In addition MPSG also offer logistical and emotional support for the family and friends of incarcerated Muslims. The Muslim Prisoner Support Group is completely a non-judgmental organisation and supports prisoners both nationally and internationally in securing their basic human rights that are based purely on Islamic foundations. The Muslim Prisoner Support Group is a registered Charity, the Charity is a non-profit making organisation.

http://muslimprisonersupport.com/

[Abu Muhammed]

It is narrated by Abu Talha al-Ansari (رضي الله عنه) and Jabir Bin Abdullah (رضي الله عنه), that the Prophet Muhammad (صلى الله عليه و سلم) said,
“No man forsakes a Muslim when his rights are being violated or his honour is being belittled except that Allaah will forsake him at a place in which he would love to have His help. And no man helps a Muslim at a time when his honour is being belittled or his rights violated except that Allaah will help him at a place in which he loves to have His help”. (Abu Dawud)

[Abu Muhammed]

Reminder

The Muslim Prisoners Iftar will take place this Sunday 6th September '09 outside HMP Belmarsh from 3.00pm onwards.

All brothers and sisters are invited insha'allaah, fully segregated- please try to be there.
Arrangements to break our fast and prayer facilities have been made.

Jazak'allaah.

[Abu Muhammed]

Today insha'allaah, all welcome.