In light of the charges of aggravated battery and sexual abuse that have been filed against Mohammed Abdullah Saleem, 75, founder of Elgin, IL based Institute of Islamic Education (IIE), we at ICNA Relief Chicago are issuing the following statement:
As long time members of the Chicago Muslim community, and in keeping with our commitment to serve it, Muslims and Non-Muslims alike, we at ICNA Relief stand with the victims of oppression, whatever form it may take. And we stand against those who wilfully and knowingly transgress.
As an organization, we respect the process of our legal system and pray the investigation reaches a just end. It is our primary concern that any individuals and/or families in this case, or other instances, who may have been victimized receive all the help, comfort, and support we can offer.
Let it be very clear that sexual abuse is a very serious crime in the religion of Islam and whosoever commits such a crime should be subject to the appropriate punishment. We reiterate that whatever resources ICNA Relief Chicago has are there for the sole purpose of serving the community. We stand ready to partner with our mosques, Islamic centers, schools, and community leadership to identify and eradicate oppression. We are committed to utilizing every resource at our disposal to support, comfort, and speed the healing process.
For further help, please contact me Dr. Saima Azfar, Director ICNA Relief Chicago; (630)-506-2312; sazfar@icnarelief.org
Sincerely,
Dr. Saima Azfar, Director, ICNA Relief Chicago
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