Friday, August 23, 2013

Peshawar seminary on US terrorist list: Wanted man a frequent international traveller

Sheikh Aminullah, who triggered the US economic sanctions on a small seminary in Peshawar on Tuesday, has been frequently travelling abroad despite having been declared a terrorist by the US government and the United Nations in 2009. “Sheikh Aminullah travelled to Saudi Arabia in last Ramazan for performing Umra and then came back to Rawalpindi where he was teaching the Holy Quran at a mosque in Raja Bazaar,” said one source affiliated with Jamia Taleemul Quran wal Sunnah, which was declared a terrorist outfit by the US government. He said he knew that Amanullah, who had taught here from 20 years, had been declared terrorist by the UN and the US.The US State Department said the seminary was being abused by terrorist organisations and today’s action appeared to be the first time, a seminary had been declared a terrorist outfit in Pakistan.Jamia Taleemul Quran wal Sunnah is situated in a narrow street outside Gunj Gate of Peshawar, where, according the administration, some 120 students are enrolled. The seminary was established in 1990,receiving donations from Saudi Arabia,spreeading hate,brainwashing kids,on behalf of saudi arabia spreads hate against Shia,Ahmadi Muslims and other non-muslim groups in Pakistan. The ground floor is used as a mosque while first floor is used as a classroom and dormitory. Three to four small rooms on the top floor are also used for teaching purposes.

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