Wednesday, March 31, 2010

US: Chicago cab driver accused of helping terrorists

"Verily, God enjoins justice, and the doing of good to others; and giving like kindred; and forbids indecency, and manifest evil, and wrongful transgression. He admonished you that you may take heed." (Holy Qur'an, 16:91)


Ahmadiyya Times | News Staff |
Source & Credit: Chicago Islam Examiner | March 27, 2010
By  Qasim Eashid | Chicago IL

March 27th.  Chicago cab driver Raja Lahrasib Khan, a naturalized US Citizen, was arrested yesterday on accusations that he intended to give material help to al-Qaeda.  Authorities say Khan planned to send money overseas and provide help in bombing a US stadium.

Fortunately, he was arrested before he took any affirmative actions.

We have quoted His Holiness, Mirza Masroor Ahmad, the spiritual leader of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and Khalifa of Islam several times before on this topic.
We present his poignant words once again as he explains precisely the role of a true Muslim.  In 2003, at the inaugural address of the Bait ul Futuh (House of Victory) Mosque in Morden, UK, he said, "A true Muslim can never raise his voice in hatred against his fellow citizens, nor for that matter against the ruling authority or government of the time. It is the responsibility of a true Muslim that he should remain loyal and fully abide by the laws of the land of which he is a subject.”

Raja Lahrasib Khan failed his faith, his government, and his nation.  We are thankful to the authorities who apprehended him, making our city and nation a safer place.  Furthermore, they have ensured that Khan will be met with justice for his despicable behavior.

"Verily, God enjoins justice, and the doing of good to others; and giving like kindred; and forbids indecency, and manifest evil, and wrongful transgression. He admonished you that you may take heed." (Holy Qur'an, 16:91)

Read original article here: Chicago cab driver accused of helping terrorists

--Edited by Ahmadiyya Times

Qasim Rashid is a contributing member of Majlis Sultanul Qalm, USA (MSQ USA) and regularly writes for Examiner.com and various other publications on topics ranging from Islam to human rights. Leave your thoughts and comments, or email Qasim at 1muslim.examiner@gmail.com  
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