In the Name of Allaah, the Most Merciful, Most Gracious
Annual Belmarsh Iftar at HMP Belmarsh 2011
Solidarity & Remembrance of Muslim Prisoners Worldwide
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 (Redbridge Islamic Centre)
* Ustaadh Uthman Lateef (Hittin Institute)
* Ex-Detainees
* Family members
and many more insha'allaah
Featuring:
- Qur'aan Recitation
- Segregation
- Du'aa Qunoot
- Poetry reading
- Statements from representatives of Detainees and Muslim prisoners
- Iftar for attendees
- Prayers to be performed on site
Date: Sunday 7th August '11
Time: 4.00- 9.00pm
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 400 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 Woolwich Dawah Network
Please try to attend and offer your support to the believers locked up in Belmarsh and elsewhere this Ramadhan. Make clear to our brothers and sisters that we stand with them against the oppression and injustice they're suffering. Jazak Allaah Khayr.
E-mail: belmarshiftar2011@hotmail.co.uk
Tel: 07949178942