Oppression of the West - Mufti Hamidi's experience

[Ahmad Raza]

 

This article is written by Mujaahid-e-Ahle-Sunnat, Hazrat Allama Mufti Abdun Nabi Hamidi Darmat Barakaatuhum Aaliya, who had a horrible experience recently when he was invited to lecture in the US. Please circulate so that people are aware of the oppressions of the West. If this information reaches any lawyers, media representatives, council members or Ambassadors - It would be greatly appreciated if you can assist in taking this matter further. You are humbly requested to channel your concerns through SunniSevens and we would gladly redirect them to Mufti Hamidi. The case against is quite strong against the Department of Homeland Security (USA), so please do circulate this with the hope that other Muslims do not have to undergo this or worst experiences, simply for being Muslim.

 

 

My Ordeal in the US - Mufti Abdun Nabi Hamidi

 

I was invited by the Yuba City Islamic Centre, California to lecture at its annual Meelad-un-Nabi (Commemoration of the Prophets Birth) function planned for 7th April 2007. I left South Africa on the 3rd of April and reached San Francisco airport at 1.00pm on 4th April. As I reached the immigration section, I was singled out and sent to a special counter. An officer at that counter told me to proceed to an office at the back. I was made sit on a chair while an officer brought in my luggage.

 

I had traveled for 24 hours, and was very tired both mentally and physically. Disregarding my condition I was interrogated. Firstly the interrogating officer thoroughly searched my suitcase, hand luggage, dairies, and wallet. He scrutinized every paper that I have in my possession. Many questions were asked about some of the Islamic papers that I had in my possession. The officer asked me detailed personal questions regarding my birth, where was I born, where did I study, details of all the institutions I attended, my work history, where did I work, names of all the organizations where I worked, their physical addresses, contact person etc. I was interrogated for almost five hours by various officers; each one asking almost similar questions. I found myself repeating my answers many times. I was totally exhausted after my very long trip and now had to undergo this harrowing ordeal for another 5 hours without a moments break. I was totally drained and yet, unsympathetically, they kept asking these questions. I got the impression that they were deliberately trying to trick me into contradicting myself in order to discredit my story so that they could have an excuse to detain me for a longer period. They have been given the right and freedom to detain anyone for up to six months if they so desire. So I had to be careful not to fall for their trap as this could easily happen noting my state of mental and physical exhaustion. I thank Almighty Allah for His Divine Favour in granting me the strength and presence of mind to avoid their trap.

 

They attempted to link me with some people who are allegedly on the US terrorist list. They questioned me about Khalid Rashid, Ammar and some other name which I never heard of. They persisted with their accusation that I have a link with Khalid Rashid and the other people. I kept on denying their allegation and they refused to believe me.

 

Finely I was questioned by a female officer. She typed everything and informed upfront that should I be suspected of lying during my questioning and if this was verified I could be sent to jail up to five years. She printed out the questions and answers and made me sign them. She then went back to consult with the other officers and later she informed me that I would not be given an entry visa to the USA. The reason give was that mine was a business visa and that the purpose of my visit was for religious work. I am not aware of these technicalities. However this accusation was false and will be explained later.

 

At about 12.00am an officer came in and did a thorough body search. Then he hand cuffed me and informed me very aggressively that I was being sent to jail. I had to face the humiliation of being marched handcuffed in front of many passengers at the airport. I could see people looking at me very distastefully thinking that I could be a criminal or a terrorist. I felt very humiliated and embarrassed as I am an upright, respected person and furthermore nothing was proven against me. I was put into the back of a prison van and taken to Santa Clara Jail. My fingerprints and photographs were taken as the normal procedure when locking up criminals. I did not deserve even this humiliation but had to bear it patiently. Any resistance would have made matters worse for me. I was put into a small cell. I was in solitary confinement. It was extremely cold in the cell and to further punish me I was not given blanket or anything else to cover me. It was very cold and I shivered the whole night. After a while they offered me food. I had not eaten all this while and was extremely hungry. They offered me noodles. The ingredient list indicated that it contained pork powder. I did not eat and would not have eaten it anyway as I was not sure of the rest of the ingredients. At 05h00 in the morning I was taken from Santa Clara Jail to another downtown jail in San Francisco. When I was taken out of Santa Clara Jail they searched me once again. This time they removed the string which is used to fasten my Shalwaar (eastern style pant). My one hand was handcuffed to another prisoner I was forced to hold my Shalwaar with the other hand. I spend almost the whole day in this humiliating condition. When I was brought back at the airport I asked for the string because of the discomfort I was experiencing. The female person in charge screamed at me and told me to sit quietly and warned me very coldly that she will not tolerate any further requests. .

 

My hosts made many efforts to get me out of my predicament. They hired lawyers, made contact with government officials and even the South African embassy. I was not permitted to talk to anyone on the phone, not even my close family. My distraught wife tried many times to talk to me but was refused.

 

We were later informed that the immigration service in USA falls under Department of Homeland Security. This department takes instruction directly from the president of USA and hey have total disregard for anyone else. They have the authority to put someone behind bars for six months for no solid reason. Thus they could do as they please with total disregard to the civil and constitutional rights of an individual, especially if that person happens to be a Muslim.

 

I should consider myself fortunate for being detained for only 28 hours. This was obviously due to the untiring effort made by my hosts who engaged lawyers, prominent people and SA Embassy to ensure that I was either give entry or sent back without any further harassment. I saw many other Muslims in the jail in Santa Clara Prison. By their features you could make out that they are Muslims. Some appear to be Pakistanis or Indian, some appear to be from the Arab states and some from Africa. One can assume that these people were not as fortunate as me in having pressure applied from the outside An employee at the airport expressed his sympathy and informed me that this is a daily routine for Muslims entering USA. We are being punished and humiliated just because we are Muslims. This person was almost in tears when he informed me of this.

 

Finally the episode with regards to my visa

[سگِ عطار]

Oh.. buhut dukh howa... muslim ulema aur awam key sath in charisitans ka aisa misbehaviour... Allah inko ghaarat kerey... waqayi umat-e-muslima key liye lamha-e-fikriya hai... naam nihad musalman in ki ghulami ker rahay hain is liye aaj tamam umat per yeh museebat aagayi hai...

Shuker Alhamdu Lilah mufti sahib (damat barkathum aaliya) ko rehayi mil gayi...

 

Allah hamarey haal per rehm fermaye.. Aameen Bajahin Nabiyil Aameen

[Ya Mohammadah]

As salam O alekum,

 

POST KO PAR KAR BOHOT RANJ HUA....ME APNY JANNY WALON KO YE POST ZAROOR FORWARD KARUNGA.....INSHA ALLAH

 

KHUDA GHARAT KARY HUMARY DUSHMANO KO OR HUMARI HALATON PAR REHAM FARMAY...AMEEN

[Sunni Suave]

Waqaee.. muslims ke lye lamha fikr hay... Allah barbad kerey in zaalimo ko... Allah hamare ulama ki hafazat fermae.. aameen

[Madani Munna]

Beshuk

Yeah lamhat muslims kay leaye fikar kay hain

Main Asif Bahi Ki Bat Se Agree Karta Hoon Is Ko Aagay Forword KArna Chahiyae

Edited 19 اپریل 2007 by madina_dil_de_undar

[Sohaib]

 

 

I JUST DONT KNOW WHAT TO SAY!!!

 

when i first SAW Mufti sahib i was able to feel in my heart that there is something special about this person, but i wasnt able to put my finger on what it was.. they had soo much NOOR on their face..

 

when i first had a CONVO with Mufti sahib.. Subhaan ALLAH.. it was beautiful, they spoke to me with full attention, soo much humility and they treated me special.

 

after this all happening, i just cant imagine that how could this have happend to Mufti sahib.. why did these people even do this.. its soo hard to even accept that this has even happend.

 

AFTER ALL THE DIFFICULTIES MUFTI SAHIB FACED, AFTER ALL THE TRAVELLING THAT MUFTI SAHIB CARRIED OUT.. THEY STILL SHOWED SABR, THEY STILL CO OPERATED WITH THE STUPID OFFICERS, AND THEY STILL DIDNT SHOW NO FORM OF ANGER!!! SUBHAN ALLAH.. i think to my self, Subhaan ALLAH.. look at the type of people Ameer-e-Ahlesunnath have as their Wakeel.. look at the type of people Ameer-e-Ahlesunnath have produced.. Look at the shaan of Mufti Sahib .. and Look at the Shaan of our Ameer-e-Ahlesunnath. . . we are nothing compared to them and we can not even go through to what they have faced... we wont be able to handle a small peice of this because our hearts are ROCK SOLID.

 

All of us should learn a lesson from Ameer-e-Ahlesunnath and mufti sahib.. that when in times of difficulty, stress, and tiredness. we should still stick firm to deen, we should still stick firm to the Quraan and Sunnah and never let go. and Insha ALLAH Azzawajal humarah Behrah paar ho gha..

 

May ALLAH Azzawajal forgive us all through the Waseelah of Huzoor pur Noor SALALAHU ALAIHI WASALAM and through the Sadqah of Sayidi Ameer-e-Ahlesunnath and Mufti Sahib...AMEEN BIJAHIN NABIYIL AMEEN SALALAHU ALAIHI WASALAM

 

 

Wasalaam

 

Sohaib