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URGENT REQUEST TO SHOW SUPPORT FOR IMAM JAMIL al-AMIN
by Sis. Motisola M. Abdallah
motisola_3@hotmail.com
Secretary General, Jamaat al-Muslimeen

Imam Jamil Al-Amin has not forgot about us. Please let us not forget about him. The government is out to silence him even behind prison walls. Your writing or calling can make a huge difference in the treatment of Imam Jamil by the prison authorities.

Protest these conditions:

He is being held in 23/7 lock down. This is only for prisoners on deathrow. The Imam is not on deathrow. They say this is for his security.

His religious rights to attend Salatul Jumah on Fridays and worship in congregation like the other Muslim prisoners has been violated.

He is suffering cruel and unusual solitary confinement just to try and break his spirits.

and of course,

Imam Jamil Al-Amin didn't shoot any cop.

Let these people know that Muslims care about each other and that you are watching and care about The Imam. You may call the Warden, Mr. Hugh Smith, at 912-557-7301. The warden's address is:
Mr. Hugh Smith
Georgia State Prison
100 Georgia Highway, 147
Reidsville, GA  30499-9701
Drop The Imam a nice card or letter. The committee has learned that the prison officials dislike his getting mail with anything about the Qur'an and the beauty of Islam in it. They have to read all of his mail. So send and continue to send these types of letters and scenic cards to the Imam. Be sensible.

Write to the Imam:
Imam Jamil Al-Amin
GDC # 1104651
GEORGIA STATE PRISON
100 GEORGIA HIGHWAY 147
REIDSVILLE,  GA  39499-9701
Please report any discrepancies or problems you run into to New Trend at my email address or Dr. Siddique's email address listed above.

The Appeals process desparately needs money to continue. Make financial contributions to:
THE JUSTICE FUND
PO BOX 93963
ATLANTA,  GA  30318
For those of you in Atlanta and those of you who may be in Atlanta visiting. Another form of action in support of The Imam is to attend the monthly Georgia Department of Corrections Board Meeting. These are the people who make all the decisions about all prisoners in the state of Georgia. The next board meeting is:

Thursday, July 10, 2003, at 10 am at #2 MLK, Jr. Drive, East Tower, 8th Floor. You have the right when the invitation is extended to briefly introduce yourself and state the reason why you are there. However, they are under no obligation to respond.

FREE IMAM JAMIL AL-AMIN . FREE ALL POLITICAL PRISONERS
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