Salaam. I was hoping that you could help me. I have lobbied my MP about Babar Ahmad, Talha Ahsan and others such as the Guantanamo detainees. Read their stories here at cageprisoners.

I was hoping that some of you readers would be able to write to him. If you do, give him a message from me. Tell him that a writer on MPAC sends his salaam and has contacted his MP. My MP does not support the one-way legislation that has put him in his position. Tell him my MP voted against the legislation.

Here is where I feel a little embarrassed. I want to tell him that I have never specifically prayed to Allah for his release. He has always been included in general prayers. “O Allah please help the Muslims who are suffering and ease their pain”. I hope this lack of specific dua regarding him has not offended him. Instead, I did take time out to specifically see my MP to get him to help his cause, and Talha Ahsan and others. I have spent time writing this article to raise awareness within the Muslim community. I thought it would be better to spend time writing this article than writing to him personally.

Tell Babar that I have never shed a tear for him as that would have been a waste of my time. Much better to use that time to save the tears of his father carrying the greatest burden, the body of his son on his shoulders. Lastly, could you ask him if he appreciates my actions more than someone who has made a specific dua to Allah and not acted to secure his release. I would like to know. If you get a reply, I would be grateful of you could add it to the comments below. Many thanks and Salaam.

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