We just spoke to this father whose son attends school at the Islamic Center of San Diego. He personally knows the security guard who was killed. He says he was a father of 8.
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Mayor Todd Gloria is confronted during the press conference:ย
This is a direct result of your leadership. Our Muslim brothers and sisters have been talking to you for how long. You have to fucking listen to them.
To God we belong, and to God we return. We have learned from @CAIRSanDiego that at least one person was killed by a shooter at the Islamic Center of San Diego today. May Allah grant him the highest rank of Paradise and protect everyone from harm.
No one should ever fear for their safety while attending prayers or studying at an elementary school.ย We are working to learn more about this incident and we encourage everyone to keep this community in your prayers.
Alhamdulillah, Brother Ameen a childhood friend who served as the masjidโs security guard has returned to his Lord. He sacrificed himself to help prevent what could have been another Christchurch-type tragedy. He was an honorable man who met an honorable end. ๐คฒ๐ป๐
Allah SWT mentions in Surah Ahzab "From Among the Believers there are those that have fulfilled their covenant with Allah"
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Three people are confirmed dead following a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego and the two suspects are both dead, police said.
All children and staff who were at the mosque at the time of the shooting are safe, according to police.
The Islamic Center of San Diego is a big part of my life. I spent a lot of time there during my college years and still have many loved ones and friends there.
Canโt describe the feeling when I saw this news. Itโs surreal.
Islamic Center of San Diego Director Taha Hassane, after shooting incident at mosque: "It is extremely outrageous to target a place of worship. Our Islamic Center is a place of worshipโฆThis is something that we have never expected."
Brother Amin Abdullah was the security guard who was martyred at the Islamic Center of San Diego. He gave his life to protect the lives of countless students and congregants.
One of his last Facebook posts said:
"What is success? To many people success is financial stability, good reputation, beauty, etc.
As for ME! Wallahi, thumma Wallahi. It is returning back to Allah OUR creator with the same pure soul he loaned me at birth.
Having the Mala'ikah [angels] of Allahu ta'ala saying
"don't fear and don't grieve, but receive the glad tidings of Jannah which you were promised by the Most forgiving and Most Merciful".
May Allahu ta'ala grant us Husnal Khatimah, AAAAMEEEEN๐คฒ"
May the Most Merciful meet you with those beautiful glad tidings, oh Amin. You're safe now
Brother Amin Abdullah was the guard at the mosque in San Diego for years. He was instrumental in stopping the shooters from reaching the children today. This was his final post on FB. On these holiest days, may Allah have mercy on him and accept him as a martyr. Ameen
Brother Amin Abdullah was the guard at the mosque in San Diego for years. He was instrumental in stopping the shooters from reaching the children today. This was his final post on FB. On these holiest days, may Allah have mercy on him and accept him as a martyr. Ameen