"Babar Ahmad is a British citizen who was born and brought up in South London.
In December 2003 he was arrested by Anti-Terrorist Police who broke into his house in a pre-dawn raid. He was then brutally assaulted in front of his wife. He sustained over 50 injuries to his body, two of which were life-threatening. During this attack Babar was placed in the prayer position and asked, "Where is your God now?"
After six days of intensive investigation he was released WITHOUT CHARGE.
Babar filed a complaint against the police officers who assaulted him. Despite photographic evidence of his injuries, independent medical reports and eye-witness statements, the Crown Prosecution Service decided that there was "insufficient evidence" to prosecute any of the officers involved.
On 5th August 2004 Babar was re-arrested on an Extradition Warrant from the United States of America. He is currently held as a British Political Prisoner at Woodhill Prison, Milton Keynes awaiting Extradition proceedings to commence in November 2004."
I was just emailed a letter he has written to "celebrate" being incarcirated without charge for... its a heartaching letter, and I had tears in my eyes as I read it. He talks about how slowly a minute can pass in jail and how fast two years have passed him. I couldnt help but think.... this is 2 years of his LIFE. Two years he will never get back - two years not seeing his wife, his family. How strong must someone be to be brutalised, tortured, put in jail and not even know why. How strong must the mind be to not go mad. I dont know if I could be that strong.
He talks about having Tawakkul (trust and reliance in Allah/God). He talks about how life is all about having Tawakkul, that until you have Tawakkul life has no real benefit. In his words "Tawakkul in Allah is a state whereby you both trust that Allah only desires the best for you and you rely upon Him because you know that He really does have the power to benefit you.
He ends his letter saying:
"The Deen of Allah is perfect, permanent and eternally protected. The Deen of Allah does not die with the death of one, the torture of a second, the imprisonment of a third or the extradition of a fourth. The Deen of Allah does not and will never die. If it was to die then it would have died the day its scant followers were dragged through the streets of Makkah in chains and crushed beneath weighty rocks in the blazing sun. If it was to die then it would have died the day its Messenger was expelled from Makkah, fleeing for his life with nothing material but a companion and a spider’s web to aid him. If it was to die then it would have died the day when its followers were surrounded “from above and below” on the Day of Ahzab until “the eyes grew wide and the hearts reached the throats.”
But after every crush Allah gave it strength, resurgence and a new vigour of life. As Allama Iqbal the poet said, “Islam zinda hota hai har Karbala ke bad (Islam is brought to life after every Karbala, i.e. after every defeat).” Therefore, every crush brings with it the glad tidings of an imminent revival since victory always comes one step after defeat.
Two years on, the zero hour of decision is getting closer and closer. The lawyers have given their advice: expect the worst. The supporters have given up hope. The entire world’s powers (US/UK) are united against me in their determination to obliterate me. Now only the verdict of The Almighty remains. The answer to “Where is your God now?” is coming. The answer to “Where is your God now?” is on the horizon. Because Moses always defeats Pharaoh. And David always beats Goliath."
Wallahi, this brought tears to my eyes. May Allah give him sabr (patience), and peace. May Allah give me such strength of belief, of conviction and such Iman (faith). Ameen.
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