Masjid Bilal ISGH, a mosque in Houston reportedly attended by the New Orleans terrorist Shamsud-Din Jabbar, has instructed its members not to speak to the FBI.
Instead, the mosque advised its congregation to direct law enforcement inquiries to the radicals of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) or the Islamic Society of Greater Houston (ISGH).
Jabbar, a 42-year-old U.S. Army veteran who was discharged from the Army Reserve in 2020 with the rank of staff sergeant, converted to Islam before spiraling into erratic behavior, according to family members who spoke with far-left New York Times.
Dwayne Marsh, married to Jabbar’s ex-wife, noted the suspect’s increasingly bizarre actions, including cutting his hair drastically and displaying erratic behavior that prompted them to restrict his access to his daughters.
Jabbar had moved into a predominantly Muslim neighborhood north of Houston approximately a year ago.
Following the New Orleans attack, FBI investigators descended on the area, including the local mosque, Masjid Bilal ISGH.
Meanwhile, Masjid Bilal ISGH issued a statement to its members that many have criticized as an attempt to obstruct justice.
In a Facebook post, Masjid Bilal ISGH’s leadership instructed its members to avoid speaking to the media and, if approached by the FBI, to refer inquiries to CAIR or ISGH.
The post read:
Alaikum Brothers and Sisters,
I’m sure many of you have heard about the tragic events that took place in New Orleans this morning that are now being classified as an “act of terror” by the FBI.
I want to emphasize the importance of everyone to stay very vigilant and aware of your surroundings.
The safety of our community is the most important thing.
If anyone is contacted by the media, it is very important that you do not respond. If approached by the FBI and a response is necessary, please refer to CAIR and ISGH.
It is crucial that we stay united at this time as we condemn these terrible acts. Please stay safe.
JazakAllahu Khairun
Masjid Bilal Management
The FBI and local law enforcement continue to piece together Jabbar’s connections and potential motives.
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