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kids.
Even if she is guilty of the worst of what
they accused her of – EIGHTY SIX
YEARS? As she was not charged on
any count of terrorism, her judgment
was based solely on her “attempt at
murder,” but she was given a terrorism
enhancement on her sentence. This
case will go down in the books of major law schools on the effect of political
influence on the judicial system. Aafia’s lawyer described Aafia’s cell, “a
small concrete block, no light, no windows...” She reminded all Americans
that one day “We’re going to look back in history and see what drove Aafia’s
sentencing—fear, instilled and practiced by its very own government. We want
to punish her more because of fear.”
To further rub salt on her wounds, the same judge who declared her mentally
capable of standing trial then insisted on sending her to Carswell Prison, a
mental institute, notorious for rape and medical neglect, where hundreds of
women have lost their lives under “questionable” circumstances. I am reminded
of Prophet Yusuf’s
ملاسلا ہیلع
trial and his term served in the prisons of ancient
Egypt. I pray that as Allah’s mercy intervened for him, it too will intervene for
Aafia. As he was rewarded for his patience and constant faith, may she also be
elevated in her ranks. How can I make this comparison, if I was not a witness
and have no idea as to her state of mind? I read eyewitness accounts of her
cruel verdict \ they speak volumes of her character. She reminded the judge:
“No one here is in charge of my sentencing except for Allah. None
of what you all decide for me matters. I am content with Allah’s decision. I’m
happy and you can’t change that. All thanks to Allah.”
This should shake any human to the core regardless of your religion or political
inclinations. The jury did not even find her guilty of firing a weapon.
“If you want to save humanity, get rid of child imprisonment. Help other innocent
prisoners. Don’t waste your efforts and money on me. The money you spend
on me is not used for your desired change. Lord knows what happens to that
money. I’m stuck with these people as my decision-makers. You won’t get to
alleviate my my conditions. But I’m very content as is. Don’t cry over my case.
God wants me to survive so I am here.” She said.