Local Muslims hit Trump’s ban

Ummah TT president Imam Rasheed Karim slammed US President Donald Trump’s actions as “unjust and discriminatory,” contrary to established American values and likely to do irreparable harm to that country’s image around the world.

In a statement, Karim said the Muslim ban would help ISIS terrorists to recruit misguided youths and so imperil the US Government’s efforts to provide safety and security for its citizens.

“The ban on Muslims entering the US will prove to be counter- productive in the long run,” Karim said, noting that refugees were fleeing wars and seeking a better life for themselves.

Karim urged Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley to denounce Trump’s actions.

“Dr Rowley must show some humanity and speak on behalf of all those who find the ban on Muslims entering the US to be repugnant and against international law as it discriminates against a group of people on religious grounds.” Karim called for a local campaign and coalition of Muslims, “to take lawful action to register our displeasure and objection to this unrighteous ban.

“We want the prime minister to represent us at the highest levels in registering our disapproval of the Muslim ban through the requisite diplomatic channels and we stand ready to provide advice and guidance to right this terrible wrong