Abuse of religious principles 

Dear Editor,
Islam encourages us to enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong. That’s a fundamental principle of our religion. Muslims are commanded by God Almighty to support the truth and stand with those who promote it.
The Holy Prophet promoted justice and equality before the law, which is confirmed in his statement, “If Fatima (his daughter) stole, she too will be punished according to the law.”
But this is not the religious teaching that Team Mohamed is interested in. Mr Azruddin’s sister, Hana Khamelia, is calling on the Muslim community to support her brother, who is facing serious charges in Guyana and a criminal indictment in the United States of America.
I therefore wish to ask Team Mohamed the following questions: What does Islam say about murder, money laundering, smuggling, and domestic violence?
The person Muslims are being asked to support has not been in the masjid for years. How many times does he pray? We are commanded to pray five times a day.
How many wives does he currently have?  Religion must not be used conveniently. I admonish his sister to start behaving like a Muslim and stop blaming the community of believers for her and her brother’s faults and mistakes.
I close with a verse from the Quran, “…they plan, and Allah plans, and Allah is the best of planners…”

Yours sincerely,
Haroon Bacchus