The Masjid Bilal ISGH mosque in Houston, Texas, reportedly attended by New Orleans terrorist Shamsud-Din Jabbar, has come under fire for instructing its members not to cooperate with FBI investigators. Instead, the mosque advised its congregation to refer all inquiries to the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) or the Islamic Society of Greater Houston (ISGH). Critics have condemned the move, labeling it an obstruction to justice during a critical counter-terrorism investigation.
Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old U.S. Army veteran who converted to Islam before carrying out a deadly attack in New Orleans, is believed to have been associated with Masjid Bilal ISGH. According to family members, Jabbar’s behavior had become increasingly erratic in recent years, leading to strained relationships and limited access to his children. His ex-wife’s husband, Dwayne Marsh, recounted disturbing changes in Jabbar, including drastic grooming alterations and unpredictable actions that raised alarm.
Jabbar’s transition into a predominantly Muslim community north of Houston approximately a year ago coincided with his attendance at the mosque. Following the New Orleans attack, which is being investigated as an act of terror, the FBI began examining Jabbar’s background and potential connections to radical influences in the area, including Masjid Bilal ISGH.
In the wake of the New Orleans tragedy, Masjid Bilal ISGH issued a statement to its congregation through Facebook, sparking outrage and criticism. The message, signed by mosque leadership, urged members to avoid speaking to both the media and the FBI. It instructed individuals contacted by law enforcement to redirect inquiries to CAIR or ISGH.
The full statement reads:
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
Critics argue that the mosque’s directive undermines law enforcement’s ability to gather critical information and raises concerns about transparency within the community.
The mosque’s decision to involve CAIR—a group with a history of controversial ties to extremist organizations—has intensified scrutiny. Some community leaders and counter-terrorism experts view the guidance as an attempt to shield potential connections from public and governmental examination.
“This type of response erodes trust between law enforcement and communities. It obstructs justice and hampers investigations that are vital to national security,” said a former FBI agent specializing in domestic terrorism.
The controversy has also reignited debates about the balance between civil liberties and counter-terrorism efforts. Advocates for the mosque argue that the directive was intended to protect the rights of its members, while critics contend that it casts suspicion over the institution and its leadership.
The investigation into Jabbar’s life has revealed troubling details about his transformation from a U.S. Army staff sergeant to a radicalized terrorist. Discharged from the Army Reserve in 2020, Jabbar’s family described his descent into erratic behavior and isolation following his conversion to Islam.
His move to the Houston area placed him in a predominantly Muslim neighborhood, where he reportedly began attending Masjid Bilal ISGH. FBI investigators have since descended on the mosque, questioning its potential role in Jabbar’s radicalization and exploring links to extremist groups.
The attack in New Orleans, which left multiple victims dead and injured, is being treated as a premeditated act of terror. Law enforcement officials continue to examine whether Jabbar acted alone or was influenced by broader networks.
The FBI and local law enforcement agencies are urging greater transparency and cooperation from Masjid Bilal ISGH. Meanwhile, public discourse surrounding the incident has heightened scrutiny of organizations like CAIR and ISGH, with critics demanding accountability for their alleged ties to radical ideologies.
The tragic events in New Orleans and the subsequent controversy surrounding Masjid Bilal ISGH highlight the challenges of balancing community relations, religious freedom, and national security. As the investigation unfolds, questions remain about how to effectively address the risks of radicalization while fostering trust and cooperation between law enforcement and local communities.
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The best way to defeat the purposes of Satan is to live and teach the Truth.
Jesus says, “I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life: no man comes unto the Father, but by Me” (John 14:6).
The Koran is corrupt because Muhammad was a false prophet and Allah a false God for, if the Koran were not corrupt and both Muhammad and Allah were not false, all three would have embraced and taught The Ten Commandments as the Greatest and Most Sacred Knowledge ever given to mankind by The Only True God and Christ Jesus Whom He Has Sent.
If all three had done so, there would not now be war in the Middle East, Gaza would be flourishing instead of lying in ruins, for Palestinians would never have grown up chanting and shouting “Death to Jews!”, Death to Israel!” and “Death to America!” and then, subsequently, voting a terrorist organization, Hamas, or any other terrorist organization, into power as their government.
The First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States proclaims:
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof”.
Not only is The Ten Commandments an Establishment of Religion, but it is, First and Foremost, an Establishment of The Only True God and Christ Jesus Whom He Has Sent and is the Greatest Knowledge ever given to mankind. It the Truth. It is Spiritual and Moral Reality. It is the Righteousness of I AM THAT AM.
“Thy Righteousness is an Everlasting Righteousness, and Thy Law is the Truth” (Psalm 119:142).
It is not possible that a judge can block the Louisiana law and, at the same time, not prohibit the “free exercise” of a teacher or administrator to post or display The Ten Commandments.
If “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof”, undoubtedly the judicial branch of government cannot make what would essentially be a new law contravening the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.
If the judge was Constitutionally correct in blocking the Louisiana law, then any judge would also have the Constitutionally-granted power to block the printing of “In God We Trust” on all the money that we carry around in our pockets.
Just as Roe v. Wade was rightly overturned by the Supreme Court, so, too, should their 1980 Stone v. Graham decision banning the display of and/or the teaching of The Ten Commandments be revisited by the Supreme Court and rightly overturned.
Jay Stephen; this is all quite true and God’s truth directly established all of by the real His prophets through the ages. Muslims follow a false prophet who has blasphemed God and served Satan just al all followers of Islam are doing using a Political Ideology as a so called religion from God which it absolutely is NOT! They only bring hate, division, destruction and all manner of evil wherever they gather and infest! As such they are hostile, violent, extremely dangerous enemy combatant terrorists therefore they do not even belong in our nation let alone setting up their breeding camps! The Masjid Bilal ISGH mosque is such and should be immediately shut down and Muslims whether here legally or as invading aliens must be ejected from America now or great havoc and war will not be avoidable soon!
A past Christmas Day I had one of these fanatical infiltrators make some horrid statements to me which I responded to with the following which I hope helps others to truly understand and seek Jesus Christ our Savior.
Tony Your own words; “live the way you want and not dictate as you are just a human and not a messenger of GOD, like Jesus and Muhammad were.” Muslim hoax” I am wondering how you equate a “hoax” with facts of an Islamic Empire” Wonder NO MORE, Pay attention and learn of your blaspheming error! You have a huge inaccuracy that needs to be corrected! Saying that Jesus is another prophet like Muhammad is blasphemous. First Jesus was not a mere prophet but was God Himself and therefore the Redeemer and Savior of Mankind as he said. Muhammad was only a supposed prophet and there is irrefutable evidence in the historical text of the time he lived that points to his being an outright liar and heretic as well as a criminal and child molester along with his being a polygamist!
The following statements are highly accurate and actually proven. “In 632, only months before he died, Muhammad apparently met for the first time with a Christian community as such. An official delegation of Christians, probably led by a bishop, came to Mecca from Najran in Yemen. After engaging the Christians in discussion, the Prophet is said to have realized that Christian teachings are indeed incompatible with Islam, after which the revelation followed that only Islam is acceptable to God as a religion. The Quran also says very specifically that those who refer to Jesus as God are blasphemers, and that Christians saying that Christ is the son of God is an imitation of Jews, who earlier had said that Ezra is the son of God. According to the Quran Jesus was only a servant; Jesus the son of Mary was no more than an apostle of God. Quranic verses dealing with Jesus’ death have been interpreted differently by commentators, but generally they have been taken to mean that Jesus did not die by crucifixion. For Christians the Quran has thus served as a denial of Jesus’ incarnation and death on the cross and of the reality of the Trinity.” (Oxford University Press)
These two points alone put Islam and the Muslims completely at odds with Jesus Christ and all Christians and are the enemies of such! Muhammad himself began this conflict and was the spoiler and Heretic directly attacking God’s plan as foretold by all the previous prophets going all the way back to Abraham. Things have been in conflict because of Muhammad ever since and are getting worse because of a fake religion started by a false prophet and therefore heretic! In Summary Muslims are in complete denial of what Jesus Christ said and who He was which makes them Anti-Christ and supportive of the Devil and all that is unholy. Basically Muhammad started this Blasphemy back in 632 AD and outright declared War on Christendom! Islam you yourself stated is an EMPIRE which puts it in the category of being a Nation (political ideology) not a Religion! It is not a religion that is backed up with solid historical evidence and prophecy over time by many prophets other than what Muhammad said, he made it all up, the heretic!
I hope this helps to further enlighten others and those who are confused will read more seeking the facts from the truths that God has provided to mankind! And that they pray to Him daily for His divine Holy Spirit to comfort and teach them; in Jesus’ name. Amen.
shillary clinton admitted in a video that the USA created al qaeda, so I guess it’s payback time?
Ban Islam in the USA and deport them all!
Well the mainstream media and Biden and the Democrat party demonized Trump and Musk as bad guys .And we all know now the real bad guys are Biden, Pelosi Shumer and the The rest of the Democrat party. They were like a plague that has infested this country for years. And every thing they touched they destroyed. And Americans wont forget.
Good thinking, guys! Stonewall everyone looking for information, and then start screaming “Islamophobia” when the people you stonewalled start drawing adverse inferences from the stonewalling.
All Americans, do you really understand Islam? You best read the article below and do some serious research. Your very life may be at risk! Most important, ask yourself why so many government officials and the media in the so-called Free/Western world tend to downplay and/or avoid detailed disclosures when reporting on incidents involving Muslim perpetrators.
QUESTION: May an old soldier/cop with many years of experience combating all manner of terrorism ask all of you who are currently demonstrating in many different ways that you sympathize with and/or support varied Muslim causes (i.e. pro-Palestinian, anti-Jew, anti Israel, pro Hamas, anti-Christian, anti-America, pro-Iran, etc.) a question? Just how much do you know about the mandates/tasks given to Muslims over 1400 years ago by the Prophet himself? Suggest all those non-Muslims feeling and/or demonstrating sympathy for any/all Muslim causes take note. Muslims were charged over 1400 years ago to rid the world of non-believers, install Sharia as the law of the land, and establish Islam as the world’s only religion.
In 1982 a team of army officers were charged by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs after the kidnapping of an army general (December 1981) with the tasks of assessing the primary threats to DOD personnel deployed overseas, and developing doctrine for combating the same. The team presented the results of their assessment to the Reagan administration clearly identifying the ‘Primary Threat’ to DOD personnel in the spring of 1982.
Take note, that ‘Primary Threat’ was then as it is today, except today it applies to ‘All Americans’. That ‘Primary Threat’ is the threat presented by radical Muslims to all non-believers. Like most of the so-called ‘Free World’ has been doing for many years, the Reagan administration did not take the team’s assessment to heart until over 200 military personnel were killed by a single Muslim suicide bomber in 1983.
Sadly and tragically every administration starting with Bill Clinton has downplayed the Muslim threat. George Bush turned his Counter-Muslim terrorists campaigns into country building campaigns primary aimed at making billions for the American Military/Industrial/Political Complex. Only Donald Trump attempted to find a compromise with Muslim world. As soon as Joe Biden stole the Presidency did we see how easy it was to negate Trump’s efforts and provide opportunities around the world for Muslim radicals to complete the tasks Mohammad gave them. What Joe Biden has done will more than likely enhance completion of the Muslim’s objectives beyond measure. As a Christian soldier I believe we have reached the point that the return of Jesus may be the only hope of survival for the non-Muslim world.
Suggest all non-Muslims consider the words of one of the army officers who served on that 1982 team presented to a large gathering of college students at the invitation of their college shortly after the Biden administration abandoned many Americans and our Afghan allies when he literally surrendered to the Taliban.
“The only tactic that has any hope of deterring the Muslim threat is to kill them in their beds before they kill us in ours!”
Soldier/Cop. Retired