Confidential letter from Muhamed bin Abdulla to Miss Fatima Jinnah

Sub title : Appeal to condemn the Zanzibar regime, alleging anti-Islamic and pro-communist activities

Subject: Fatima Jinnah | Muhamed bin Abdulla | Zanzibar | Communism | Islam | Tanzania

Date of publication: 1965

Language: English

Page: 1 p.

Source: National Archives of Pakistan

Serial no: 29420

Keyword: Muhamed bin Abdulla -- Fatima Jinnah -- Confidential Correspondence -- Zanzibar Regime | Muhamed bin Abdulla -- Fatima Jinnah -- Appeal -- Condemnation -- Zanzibar Regime -- Correspondence | Muhamed bin Abdulla -- Fatima Jinnah -- Allegations -- Anti-Islamic Activities -- Pro-Communist Activities -- Correspondence | Zanzibar -- Political Conditions -- Islam -- Communism -- Correspondence | Correspondence -- Fatima Jinnah -- Muhamed bin Abdulla

Abstract: Muhamed bin Abdulla writes a confidential letter to Miss Fatima Jinnah on March 9, 1965, from Southampton, addressing her as "Your Ladyship" and "sister in Islam." He claims that despite the majority of Zanzibar and Pemba being Muslim, the leader of the new regime, Karume, is anti-Islam and pro-communist, quoting a speech where Karume allegedly mocked prayer and God. He also mentions the expulsion of Muslim scholars from Zanzibar and their mistreatment by the Kenyan government. Abdulla urges Miss Jinnah to publicly condemn these actions, break off friendly relations with Tanzania, and withhold financial and technical assistance, asking for her ideas to save the Muslims of Zanzibar while stressing that his identity must remain confidential due to relatives living there.

Description: This document is a confidential letter from Muhamed bin Abdulla, dated March 9, 1965, from 24 Victoria Grove, Southsea, Hants, addressed to Miss Fatima Jinnah. Abdulla appeals to her religious solidarity, claiming that the Zanzibar regime under Karume is pro-communist and anti-Islam, and quotes Karume's alleged speech mocking prayer and God. He describes the expulsion of Muslim scholars from Zanzibar and their harsh treatment by Kenya, calling the regime inhuman and ruthless. He urges Miss Jinnah to publicly condemn the regime, break off relations with Tanzania, and cease financial and technical assistance, requesting her ideas to save the Muslims of Zanzibar while emphasizing the need for strict confidentiality. The letter is signed "Your brother in Islam, Muhamed bin Abdulla." SCANNED BY: NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF PAKISTAN.

Total Views: 0        Favorites : 0

Download Citation: BibTeX | RIS | Chicago Manual of Style | Harvard | APA | MLA