How did a New Jersey town rise above post 9/11 prejudices to find justice and create a stronger community based on interfaith understanding? On Thursday's Riz Khan we look at the remarkable case of Imam Mohammad Qatanani - a man who faced certain deportation, along with his family, had his community not rallied behind him. Speaking on his behalf in...
How did a New Jersey town rise above post 9/11 prejudices to find justice and create a stronger community based on interfaith understanding? On Thursday's Riz Khan we look at the remarkable case of Imam Mohammad Qatanani - a man who faced certain deportation, along with his family, had his community not rallied behind him. Speaking on his behalf in...
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Sheik Qatanani Dua ending the Mawlid on March 24 2008 at ICPC
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Hundreds of people gathered outside the federal building in Newark to show their support for Mohammad Qatanani, imam of the Islamic Center of Passaic County in Paterson. The imam faces charges that he failed to disclose his 1993 conviction by Israeli authorities when he applied for permanent U.S. residency three years later.
Imam Qatanani leaving the court house on day 3 (2/3)
Imam Mohammad Qatanani, the much beloved and prominent Paterson-based Islamic leader, talks about his upcoming deportation charges.
Imam Qatanani greets his supporters during court break on day 3 (2/6)
Imam Qatanani greets his supporters during court break day 3 (1/6)
Imam Qatanani leaving the court house on day 3 (1/3)
Imam Qatanani Greets his supporters during a court break day 3 (3/6)
Imam Qatanani greets his supporters during a court break on day 3 (5/6)
Imam Qatanani leaving the court house on day 3 (3/3)
Imam Qatanani greets his supporters during a court break on day 3 (6/6)
Imam Qatanani greets his supporters during a court break on day 3 (4/6)
Palestinian-born imam Mohammad Qatanani is facing deportation for alleged ties to Hamas, the Palestinian movement that the US considers a terrorist group.
His followers feel as if Islam itself is on trial.
Kristen Saloomey reports from New Jersey.
There was relief and celebration after the court decision that Imam Mohammad Qatanani, leader of the Islamic Center of Passaic County, would not be deported. Immigration judge Alberto J. Riefkohl also granted the Imam residency. Qatanani and his lawyer Claudia Slovinsky comment on the case outside the Newark courtroom. (Video by Scott Lituchy)
http://www.northjersey.com | Imam Mohammad Qatanani, prominent religious leaders and politicians gathered at a Paterson mosque last night for a celebration following the judge's ruling.
okay, i dont know why my sister wasnt scared at all!!i mean it scary right??heheh
NJ Governor - John Corzine. at ICPC, March 3 ,2008
Taraweeh 1429 from Islamic Center of Pasaic County (ICPC) in Paterson, New Jersey.
One of our workshops, Sheik Q is our guest.
ICPC Taraweeh 1429
Taraweeh 1429 from Islamic Center of Pasaic County (ICPC) in Paterson, New Jersey.
http://www.northjersey.com | See Imam Mohammed Qatanani's immediate reaction in Newark to the judge's decision to reject the government's case against him.