This is an update to the story regarding the kidnapping of Imam Asim's granddaughter first reported
by MANA in January of this year. Imam Asim's granddaughter, Naila was kidnapped from school and found and returned several hours later. Imam Asim Abdur-Rashid is Amir of the Majlis As-Shura of Greater Philadelphia and Delaware Valley, Imam of Masjid Al-Mujahideen and a founding member of MANA.
UPDATE
CNN has confirmed that a woman was indicted this week in the case of the five-year-old Muslim child who was kidnapped last January from a Philadelphia public school. Christina Regusters was charged with aggravated assault, kidnapping and voluntary deviant sexual intercourse against Naila Robinson. According to CNN, Regusters worked at a day care center that Naila attended. Naila is the granddaughter of Imam Asim Abdur-Rashid of Philadelphia.
Following Naila's abduction, Muslims from the local area cooperated with law enforcement authorities in searching for Naila, and after she was found cooperated in the search for her abductor.
The Muslim Alliance in North America--along with fellow Muslims and others--thank Allah that Naila was rescued and returned to her family; and we encourage continued prayers for comfort and healing for the Naila and her family.
The family's lawyer, Tom Kline stated, "We look forward to the day when those involved in this heinous crime against an innocent precious child will be brought to justice." As do we, and we encourage calls for justice, and for the apprehension and punishment of all those responsible for Naila's kidnapping and the evil acts that took place during that kidnapping.
Finally, we urge diligence in safeguarding the well-being and lives of our Muslim children...and likewise, of all children.
Imam Al-Hajj Talib 'Abdur-Rashid, Deputy Amir
Muslim Alliance in North America
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I had just returned from a trip when late last night (Tuesday, Jan. 15th) I received a call informing me that the 5year-old
grand-daughter of Imam Aasim Abdur-Rashid had been kidnapped and found. Imam Aasim is of course the Amir of the National Community, as well as the Majlis Ash-Shura of Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley, as well as a member of MANA. The entire matter is under investigation. At this point we just want to express our gratitude to Almighty Allah, that the little girl was found -traumatized without a doubt, but alive.
As one of our member imams stated, when one considers that usually beyond a 24 hour period (and this occurred within that time) missing young children are often found dead, we again express our gratitude to Allah. We pray that Allah will comfort the family, heal the child, and bring those responsible for this horrible, criminal act, to justice. Please make much du'a for the family, and for the umma.
Yours in Islam,
Imam Al-Hajj Talib 'Abdur-Rashid
DeputyAmir
MANA
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