FYI
It looks like the little sheikh has also hit New York City by storm, after
his visit to Gambia.

Jabou

In a message dated 5/22/99 8:30:52 AM Central Daylight Time,
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Date: Fri, 21 May 1999 15:28:46 -0400

As Salaamu Alaikum,
 I just returned from Friday prayer at the mosque at 96th street and 3rd ave.
 and I wish to share with you something that I saw there.  There was a boy
 there who the Imam called a "Miracle child" and mashaAllah, he truly was.
 Born to christian parents, the boy began to recite ayat from the Qur`an when
 he was two years old, causing his parents to convert to Islam.  He is now 4
 years old and fluent in Arabic, French, and Swahili.  He gave a short speech
 and mashaAllah, the eloquence with which he spoke was like that of a grown
 man. He will be staying in America for the next two weeks and then will
 return to his home in Tanzania.  The Imam of the mosque said he would try to
 arrange for the child scholar to come again on Sunday at 12:00pm and perhaps
 for some other events.  I would strongly encourage anyone who can go see him
 to see him, it will definitely increase your iman inshaAllah.  You can call
 the mosque to get more information, the number is (212)722-5234.

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