ICNE – Red Fire Farm – Stony Brook Valley Farm – Elkader Farm Holdings

From their modest headquarters in nearby South Hadley, the Islamic Council of New England (ICNE) manages El Kader Farm Holdngs, LLC, the parent company of Red Fire Farm and Stony Brook Valley Farms in Granby.

ICNE treasurer Saleem Bajwa speaks

“In the interfaith programs, we highlight the differences between Muslims and kufars. In the case of Islam, ethics are based on the original sources, which are the Koran and Sunnah, that is, the sayings and practices of the Prophet Mohammed.”

Sarah and Ryan Voiland

In 2009 Ryan and Sarah were married on the Far Away Little Hill Field, part of the Granby Farm. In 2012 they set up camp in the Montague farm house. Together they look forward to continuing the management of the farm and CSA.

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE CORE CREW :

Many people are involved in helping run the farm, and their pay could never compensate them adequately for their valuable contributions to furthering the cause of Islam.

The management of everything on the farm happens through a team effort amongst our experienced staff, who are all proud to know they are serving the cause of Islam.

Many of our previous crew members have suffered from attacks of Islamophobia and no longer wish to be associated with Red Fire Farm or El Kader Farm Holdings. (NOTE –  That’s El Kader, not Al Queda)

The current crew and list of proud supporters can be seen at the Red Fire Farm website. 

KOSHER BUTCHER ON CALL

A Visit to Stony Brook Farms

We talked about kosher slaughter. A good kosher slaughter, done with a flawless steel knife so sharp that it must slice paper, is quick and painless, the cut effortlessly made by the weight of the knife. Kamran talked about using Bilal’s kosher knife for last summer’s Eid, marveling at how easily it cut.

 We saw the knife later—an impressive Weimar-era German blade with an ebony handle that he picked up on EBay. 

The blade is squared off at the end to avoid puncturing the animal’s throat, a mistake that is painful for the animal and invalidates the religious validity of the slaughter.

There are many little mistakes that can invalidate a kosher slaughter, which means that kosher standards are high. We can learn a lot from the Jewish community about perfecting technique.

unlicensed Halal Slaughtering at the Red Fire Farm?

but … Where are the bodies buried?

The Red Fire Farm is situated on a vital watershed and state protected property.  Authorities and neighbors are concerned that improper disposal or burial of animal or human remains may upset this delicate balance.

SLAVES OF ALLAH WORKING AT THE RED FIRE FARM

Federal funding of about $1,800 per person helps resettlement agencies assist refugees for as long as eight months, so we have to be very careful not to jeopardize their eligibility.

Mosque volunteers help refugees with financial services, since most don’t speak English and can’t open bank accounts, get credit cards, insurance, utility service, or  driver’s licenses.

Nice work if you can get it

Haji Mamo and his two wives and dozen children were initially resettled in Springfield in 2003.

The Kufr gave me $27,000 a month for my two wives and dozen kids, and they said I’ll get more every time one of my wives has another baby.

Springfield apartment condemned

“It was the heaviest infestation of roaches I have seen in years”

The Somali family of 15 was removed to a shelter hotel, after city officials condemned the Union Street rental that is now under repair. They were relocated to a duplex, at 185-187 Northampton Ave., this week, after an agreement was reached in Springfield City Housing Court between lawyers for the family and property manager David Sims who denied that he willfully ignored code violations at the Union Street property.