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| ImamAbu Usamah At-Thahabi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1964 (age 60–61) New Jersey, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Islamic University of Medina Category:Islamic University of Madinah alumni |
| Occupation(s) | Instructor, Imam |
| Era | Modern |
| Known for | Islamic Studies |
| Website | www.sheikhabuusamah.com |
Abu Usamah at-Thahabi is an Imam at Green Lane Masjid in Birmingham, England.
An American national, he converted to Islam and studied at the University of Madinah in Saudi Arabia, an Islamic school popular with converts and international students.
Controversies
The Undercover Mosque
During Abu Usamah's tenure at Green Lane Masjid, he was among a group of preachers whom were the focus of the Undercover Mosque program which was first aired on 15 January 2007 by Channel 4. In the program, Abu Usamah was quoted, among other things, to have said that Christians and Jews are enemies to Muslims, to have taught that jihad is coming against the unbelievers, and to have referred to non-Muslims by use of the term kuffar which translates to unbelievers or people who reject Islam.
The story caused backlash that resulted in 364 viewer complaints to Ofcom. In addition to this, on 10 August 2017 the West Midlands Police also raised a formal complaint to Ofcom regarding what it considered to be a completely distorted view of the intended message by Abu Usamah and the other preachers. However, upon investigation of the matter Ofcom ruled in favour of Channel 4. The West Midlands Police also later apologised for their initial accusation, and offered £100,000 in compensation to Channel 4.
Other Controversies
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References
- "Birmingham mosque cleric accused of sexual harassment". Birmingham Mail. 12 August 2012. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
- "Outlawed Islamic group recruits near Swedish suicide bomber's Luton home". Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
- "Britain's new preachers of hate". Daily Mirror. 11 January 2007. Retrieved 27 February 2013.
- ^ "Ofcom Broadcast Bulletin, Issue 97" (PDF). Ofcom. 19 November 2007.
- "Channel 4 distorted mosque programme". BBC News. 8 August 2007.
- "Dispatches reported to Ofcom". Channel 4. 8 August 2007.
- "Police apologise over mosque show". BBC News. 15 May 2008.
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