Earlier this month there was a news story about Execs at Kenny Gamble’s charter school operator implicated in federal bribery probe.

From that article’s opening…

UPDATE 4/12/19: In a statement, Universal Companies said Shaheid Dawan was removed as the nonprofit’s CFO and acting CEO during an emergency board meeting Thursday after the allegations raised in Bonds’ case were made public.

“The Board of Directors recognizes the important and integral role Mr. Dawan has played in the success of the Universal organization for nearly 25 years and does not want these issues to impugn the solid reputation and the positive work that Universal has done to improve the community and change lives,” the nonprofit said in a statement

Here is some background on the Universal companies organization as explained in Daniel Pipes 2011 update.

Although in just ten years, Universal Companies has become one of the largest, most successful community revitalization efforts in the city of Philadelphia, it is also one of the best-kept secrets in Muslim America. Universal Companies—led and founded by a highly committed, dedicated and skilled core group of Muslims—is the vision of its founder and chairman Luqman Abdul-Haqq. Abdul-Haqq, also known as Kenneth Gamble, is a world-renowned lyricist, composer, producer and architect of what is commonly referred to as “the Sound of Philadelphia (TSOP)”.

His wife, Faatimah Abdul-Haqq, a savvy and successful businessperson in her own right, is the co-founder of Universal Companies. President and CEO, Abdur-Rahim Islam, a tireless, focused leader of more than 150 professionals—a harmonious blend of both Muslims and non-Muslims—working under the banner of Universal Companies in various areas, such as: real estate development, education, and workforce and economic development. Shahied Dawan serves as Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and is responsible for the fiscal management of all Universal’s initiatives.

Five days after that Philly.com story was published The Muslim America Society Philadelphia chapter held the annual “Ummah Day”, featuring delegations of children representing several countries across the Middle East and North Africa.

While the event’s theme was advertised as focusing on the “Golden age of Islamic science” they did find time to sing some traditional Islamist culture songs like, “When We Seek Martyrdom”. Read it for yourself.

Hope it was all bad timing what with that bribery probe going on and all.