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Brothers and Sisters,
While I am not a Muslim I take notice of things Islamicly related when they show up on the "ad" side of my Facebook page. I noticed this one and while I think it was posted by someone else here on TTI, I thought I'd repost it just in case. A man with this kind of knowledge should not suffer so deeply. On the website, you can download a pdf of his comprehensive resume and donate to his fund. With Ramadan approaching, I thought this might be of use to the members.
http://www.mlfa.org/help-sheikh-ibrahim-dremali
Brothers and Sisters,
While I am not a Muslim I take notice of things Islamicly related when they show up on the "ad" side of my Facebook page. I noticed this one and while I think it was posted by someone else here on TTI, I thought I'd repost it just in case. A man with this kind of knowledge should not suffer so deeply. On the website, you can download a pdf of his comprehensive resume and donate to his fund. With Ramadan approaching, I thought this might be of use to the members.
http://www.mlfa.org/help-sheikh-ibrahim-dremali
Greetings of peace,
Many of you may know of Sheikh Ibrahim Dremali. He is a well-respected and accomplished imam who became seriously ill a few years ago. He has been in and out of hospitals, undergone intense chemotherapy and suffered the pains of difficult treatment as he struggles to regain his health.
His body has weakened, but his dedication to his faith remains strong. Even from his hospital bed, he video records short lessons about belief, character and counting God's generous blessings. He asks friends to post these videos online in hopes that someone may benefit from them.
As his continues to struggle with his health, he has been touched by the outpouring of loving support and prayers from people all over the world. Yet, he is beginning to face additional challenges... challenges he never imagined were possible in America... challenges to his freedom.
Federal law enforcement agents approached Sheikh Dremali on several occasions and tried to convince him to submit to a voluntary interview without an attorney present. He exercized his Fifth Amendment rights granted by the U.S. Constitution by declining each request.
In October, agents made a big scene by blocking off his street, knocking on his door, shoving guns in his face and then draggin him and his wife to prison. So, it appears that this beloved imam, who is fighting for his life, is now the victim of heartless law enforcement retaliation.
With these theatrics, you would think that Sheikh Dremali and his wife are being charged with serious or dangerous crimes. The truth is nothing like this. He and his wife are not being charge with terrorism or anything remotely related to terrorism. The prosecutors are accusing him of an omission in the immigration forms he submitted over 20 years ago.
He exercised his rights and now they are trying to take away his freedom.
We can't allow the exercise of our Fifth Amendment rights to be threatened. It's everyone's right in America to exercise their fundamental right to silence. You can help. Donate now.
The Muslim Legal Fund of America is a public cause charity that supports legal cases involving Muslims which impact civil rights and liberties in America. MLFA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit, so donations are tax-deductibe. As an organization that helps fight for the freedom of Muslims, donations to MLFA are also zakat-eligible. So, please donate today to support this and other cases that affect your rights.
Notable facts about Sheikh Ibrahim Dremali
- Memorized the Noble Qur’an and Sahih Bukhari
- 20 years experience as an Imam with 10 years in Imam Leadership programs
- Ph.D in Sharia (Islamic Jurisprudence) with specialization in Fiqh (Jurisprudence)
- Islamic Financial Advisor and Consultant for 5 years while acting as a liaison between banks and clients
- Principal for Islamic School (KG-5th Grade)
- Professor for classes in Fiqh, Aqeedah, Islamic Finance and Criminal Law for various Islamic Universities
- Frequent guest speaker at Universities, Conferences, Radio Talk Shows, Television, Interfaith meetings, and community centers across the nation
- Regularly teaches books of Fiqh (Jurisprudence), Aqeedah (Creed), Tafsir (Explanation of the Qur’an), and Hadith (Traditions of Prophet Mohammed)
- Teaches church courses on Introduction to Islam
- Teaches courses on Islamic Perspectives on Sickness and Death to board of medical doctors
- Established ‘Muslim Day of Iowa’ with the state of Iowa for the past 3 years
- Appointed to serve on the Religious Affairs Committee by the Governor of Iowa
- Appointed to serve on the Global Warming Committee by the Mayor of Iowa
Islamic Work and Teaching Experience
- Director, Islamic Center of Greater Austin, TX (Sept 2007-present)
- Director for Arabic and Islamic Studies, Austin Peace Academy, TX (Sept 2007-present)
- Professor, Drake University, IA, Introduction to Islam (Aug 2005-Oct. 2007)
- Professor, Des Moines University, IA, Medicine in Islam (May 2006-Oct. 2007)
- Imam, Islamic Center of Des Moines, IA (Jan 2005-Oct.2007)
- Principal, New Horizons Academy, IA (Jan 2005-Oct. 2007)
- Instructor, Quranic Science Institute, IA (Jan 2005-May 2007)
- Professor, Sharia Academy of America, FL (June 2005-present)
- Co-founder, Sharia Academy of America, FL (June 2005)
- Professor, American Open University, VA (Apr 2002-present)
- Professor, American International University, VA (Apr 2004-May 2006)
- Islamic Financial Consultant, National Bank of Dubai, UAE (Dec 2003-Dec 2004)
- Islamic Financial Consultant, Dubai Bank, UAE (Dec 2002-Dec 2003)
- Islamic Financial Advisor, Global Protector Financial Group, NY (Jun 2002-Jan 2004)
- Imam, Islamic Center of Boca Raton, FL (Aug 1998-Jan 2005)
- Co-Founder, Islamic Center of Boca Raton, FL (Aug 1998)
- Qur’an Teacher, Garden of the Sahaba Academy, FL (Aug 2003-Jan 2005)
- Qur’an Teacher, Pompano Beach Islamic School, FL (Aug 1997-July 2002)
- Imam, Islamic Center of Belle Glade, FL (May 1997-Aug 1998)
- Principal, Darul Uloom Institute, FL (Aug 1989-June 1994)
Memberships and Associations
- Board member of Interfaith Alliance of Iowa (IAI)
- Board member of Des Moines Area Religious Council (DMARC)
- Board member of Interfaith Power and Light (IPL)
- Member of permanent (FATWA) Committee, Assembly of Muslim Jurists in America
- Counselor of Student Affairs, American Open University
- Advisor, American Muslim Association of North America (AMANA)
- Member of the North American Imams Federation
- Advisor, Global Scholar Congress
- Advisor, Global Protector Financial Group
- Advisor, National Bank of Dubai
- Advisor, Dubai Bank
- Member of Geophysical Union
- Member of Geological Society of America
- Member of American Water Resources Administration
- Member of Urban and Regional Information System Association
- Member of the Florida Association of Professional Geologists
"For every day on which the sun rises, there is a reward from God for those
who establish justice among people." (Sahih Al-Bukhari, Volume 3, Hadith 870)