Quran 2:225. God does not impose blame upon you for what is unintentional in your oaths… This mosque was the HQ for FIANZ backed Te Amorangi Kireka-Whaanga who at the time had the mosque listed as his employment on facebook. Imam denies he helped train young Islamic pair to fight in Syria A Salafist imam who taught… Continue reading ‘If I was a terrorist, I’d be hiding’
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Mosque ban unfair on us, sons say
Playing the victim card. This is all just normal Islamic behaviour, as found in any country with mosques and Muslims. This mosque was the HQ for FIANZ backed Te Amorangi Kireka-Whaanga who at the time had the mosque listed as his employment on facebook. Imam says teaching allegations levelled against him are ‘scandalous rumours’ The sons of… Continue reading Mosque ban unfair on us, sons say
Sheikh Abu Abdullah banned in ‘extreme Islam’ row
“A Muslim imam accused of teaching “extreme Islam” has been barred for a second time from his Auckland mosque sparking a row between worshippers. Security guards were called at the end of 12.30pm prayers at the Avondale Islamic Centre yesterday to remove supporters of Sheikh Abu Abdullah, a Salafist imam, from the prayer room where… Continue reading Sheikh Abu Abdullah banned in ‘extreme Islam’ row
Police on hand as mosque factions meet
“Police will be involved in a meeting today between the board members of an Auckland Islamic centre and supporters of a Salafist imam whom they have banned from the mosque. The NZ Muslim Association, which runs the Avondale Islamic Centre, has accused Sheikh Abu Abdullah and his supporters of trying to take over the mosque.… Continue reading Police on hand as mosque factions meet
Abdullah Drury: Crucial element locked in past.
New Zealand Muslims are now observing Ramadan which will finish, as always with Eid al Fitr, the festival to mark the end of the fasting when the new moon is sighted. There will be an increased attendance at the mosques, various gatherings across the country and an exchange of presents, especially for the little ones.… Continue reading Abdullah Drury: Crucial element locked in past.