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Muslim leaders to invite Dr. Bilal Phillips

The chairman of Jamia Mosque Committee Muhammad Osman Warfa said the mindset of many government officials viewed Muslim negatively and it was high time that this culture came to an end. "We should demand the sacking of the director of immigration. He is living on our taxes and Muslims are among the biggest tax payers in the country," he said. Other political leaders who were present included the assistant minister for energy Muhammad Muhamud and nominated MP Muhammad Affey. The meeting was attended by officials from the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM), National Muslim Leaders Forum (NAMLEF), Jamia mosque among others. Last week, MPs led by Sheikh Dor and Dujis legislator Adan Duale demanded answers from the Immigration minister on the reason for denying Dr. Bilal Phillips to enter the country. Otieno Kajwang is expected to make his submission to the house next week. The deportation of the Canadian scholar Dr. Bilal Phillips elicited strong condemnation from Muslim l...