"تغمده الله برحمته الواسعة وأسكنه فسيح جناته"
Who was Imam Jamil?
Imam Jamil was a Revolutionary, Civil Rights Icon, and Political Prisoner.
Prior to becoming Muslim, Imam Jamil was known as H. Rap Brown, the fifth chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and Minister of Justice for the Black Panther Party during the Civil Rights Movement. Brown laid the foundations for Black political power in the South by fighting against Jim Crow segregation and organizing Black voters. His prominence in SNCC and the Black Power movement led him to become one of five named targets by the FBI's COINTELPRO program, aimed to “prevent the rise of a [Black] Messiah,” including Malcom X and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
After converting to Islam, H. Rap Brown adopted the name Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin and became an Imam in Atlanta, Georgia. He established a community Mosque in the West End which was an area notorious for gang violence and drugs at the time. Imam Jamil, concerned about the social revolution and spiritual upliftment of his community, led a neighborhood cleanup of drugs and prostitution through anti-drug and violence campaigns, and established several social programs while simultaneously unifying the diverse Muslim community in America nationally. Imam Jamil led protests against the Bosnian genocide and was an avid supporter of Palestine.
Imam Jamil was arrested in March 2000 and sentenced to life in prison without parole for a crime he did not commit. Imam Jamil was incarcerated despite multiple confessions by the real perpetrator, eyewitness accounts, prosecutorial misconduct and constitutional violations during the trial, and DNA evidence proving Imam Jamil's innocence. Imam Jamil was intentionally targeted and framed in hopes of attempting to erase his legacy from the history of the Civil Rights Movement and because his powerful revolutionary character was deemed a threat to the establishment.
Why This Campaign Matters: The Fight is Not Over to Clear Imam Jamil's Name and Rewrite Him into History
While Imam Jamil has passed away, it is up to us to clear his name. Imam Jamil's case is still under review by the Fulton County District Attorney’s Conviction Integrity Unit. Imam Jamil was on the verge of freedom after merely waiting for the judge and district attorney to grant him a new trial based on a legal motion that brought forth newly discovered evidence and constitutional violations before the court.
While his path to exoneration did not happen in his lifetime, we need your support to aid the legal team to still achieve justice for Imam Jamil. Imam Jamil is currently represented by the Innocence Project, in addition to multiple law firms and individual lawyers.
Imam Jamil's son, Kairi Al-Amin, has been leading the fight for his father's freedom. Over the past few years, he has been working with a production company to film a Documentary Series (Docuseries) to showcase Imam Jamil's innocence. While the Docuseries is still under production simultaneous to Imam Jamil's path to exoneration, we need your help to finish the Docuseries and complete Imam Jamil's story.
Imam Jamil’s story is not just a personal journey; it reflects systemic injustice and the resilience required to fight it. He stood for the oppressed when it was dangerous, spoke truth when silence was easier, and carried the struggle of a people with unwavering courage. By supporting this campaign, you are honoring his legacy and continuing the work he dedicated his life to.
How Your Contributions Will Help
Funds raised through this campaign will support three vital initiatives:
1. Legal Efforts for Exoneration
Even after his passing, Imam Jamil’s fight for justice continues. Donations will help cover ongoing legal efforts to exonerate Imam Jamil and attain justice on his behalf.
2. Docuseries Completion & Legacy Projects
The Docuseries will tell the true story of Imam Jamil’s wrongful conviction. Contributions will help finalize and distribute the docuseries and go towards future projects to honor Imam Jamil's legacy.
3. Supporting Imam Jamil's Family
Imam Jamil leaves behind his two sons, Kairi and Ali Al-Amin, and his wife for 53 years, Karima Al-Amin. Aid will support his family during this difficult time of loss and grieving.
Help us by donating whatever you can and sharing this campaign link with others. Follow Imam Jamil's son @shaykhri and Students for Imam Jamil @_freeimamjamil on Instagram and X, @freeimamjamil on Facebook to stay up to date with Imam Jamil's path to exoneration and legacy projects. Every donation becomes part of sadaqa jariyah, a continuous act of charity and remembrance.
All funds raised go directly to Imam Jamil's family.
Join Us in Honoring His Legacy
This campaign is a call to action for us to unite in remembrance and support of Imam Jamil Al-Amin, formerly H. Rap Brown. By contributing, you help ensure that Imam Jamil’s commitment to justice continues to inspire generations. Let’s transform grief into action, and remembrance into lasting impact.
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