(COLUMBUS, OH – 12/24/2021) – The Ohio chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) and its national headquarters (CAIR) today offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in the death of Imam Mohamed Hassan Adam of Columbus, Ohio, whose body was found today.
Community members reportedly found the Imam’s body this evening, Dec. 24, in Columbus after he went missing Wednesday evening. Police are still in the process of confirming his identity. CAIR-Ohio also called for justice in the case and offered support for the Imam’s family and loved ones.
Imam calls for justice after body discovered that might be Iman Mohamed Hassan Adam:
In a statement, CAIR-Ohio Acting Executive Director Amina Barhumi said:
“Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raajioon - To God we belong and to Him we return. Tonight, we are shocked and devastated by the murder of Sheikh Dr. Mohamed Hassan Adam of Masjid Abu Hurairah – a beloved pillar of the Columbus Somali Muslim community. Our entire Ohio Muslim community has suffered a profound and tragic loss. We call on law enforcement to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation into the murder of this community leader, husband, and father.
“We send our deepest condolences to his family and are reaching out to offer our support. CAIR-Ohio will be demanding answers and justice, and keeping our community informed of any updates.”
CAIR National Executive Director Nihad Awad tweeted:
“Our deepest condolences to the family of imam Mohamed Adam and the community. May Allah SWT bless his soul and forgive his sins and grant him paradise. We at CAIR stand ready to support his family in bringing the perpetrators to justice.”
CAIR’s mission is to protect civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims. CAIR-Ohio has offices in Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland. CAIR-Ohio’s mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
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CONTACT: CAIR-Ohio Acting Executive Director Amina Barhumi, abarhumi@cair.com, 614-763-6557; CAIR-Ohio Community Affairs Director Whitney Siddiqi, wsiddiqi@cair.com, 513-904-6788CAIR-MN Executive Director Jaylani Hussein,612-406-0070, jhussein@cair.come-Mitchell@cair.comrmccaw@cair.comihooper@cair.comiallison@cair.com
UPDATE 12/26/21
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