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jeffrey epstein New public documents to this have made a revelation which has shocked not only America but the entire Islamic world. According to records, in 2017, three pieces of ‘Kiswa’, the sacred cloth covering the Kaaba in Mecca, were sent to America and surprisingly, these pieces ultimately reached Epstein’s home in Florida.

This information has come to light at a time when the US Justice Department has made public about 3 million pages of documents to Epstein. The question is not only how did Kiswa reach America, but also why and how was such a sacred cloth sent to a convicted sex offender?

Who and when sent the sacred clothes of Kaaba to America?

According to the documents and the report of Middle East Eye, this consignment was sent from Saudi Arabia to America between February and March 2017. The names of UAE businesswoman Aziza Al-Ahmadi and Saudi citizen Abdullah Al-Marri have come to light among those who sent it. Email records show that the three pieces sent belonged to ‘kiswa’ – the black silk cloth that covers the Kaaba.

What is Kiswa and why is it considered so sacred?

Kiswa is a black silk cloth on which verses of the Quran are embroidered with gold and silver threads and with which the Kaaba is covered. In Islam, Kaaba is considered as ‘Baitullah’ i.e. the house of Allah. Every year during Hajj, the kiswa is changed on the 9th of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah. Old Kiswa is cut and divided into pieces, which are given as trust to museums, organizations or special people.

What were these three pieces of Kiswa that reached Epstein?

According to the emails, one piece belonged to the inner lining of the Kaaba. The second one was a used cloth outside. The third was a completely new and unused piece. These pieces were classified as ‘Artwork’ in shipment to ease the customs process.

By which route did Kiswa reach Florida?

Records show that these pieces were sent from Saudi Arabia to America on a British Airways flight. Complete arrangements for customs, invoice and local delivery were made in advance. In March 2017, the shipment reached Epstein’s home in Florida. At that time, Epstein had served a prison sentence and was registered as a sex offender.

What did Aziza al-Ahmadi write to Epstein?

Al-Ahmadi wrote in the email, emphasizing the sanctity of the cloth. ‘The black piece has been touched by at least one crore Muslims. Sunni, Shia and other Muslims. They take seven rounds of the Kaaba and try to touch it. They leave their prayers, tears and hopes on this cloth, so that their wishes are accepted. However, it is still not clear how Al-Ahmadi was identified with Epstein and why this gift was given to him. In another email, Epstein’s longtime assistant Leslie Groff sent Al-Ahmadi a DNA testing kit. What was its purpose? The documents are completely silent on this.

Was Epstein connected to intelligence agencies?

An FBI memo released Friday evening made a bold claim that Epstein worked with American and Israeli intelligence agencies. According to the memo, he was close to former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak and had also taken spying training under him.

How did the entire network of exploitation of minor girls run?

The first complaint against Epstein was filed in Florida in 2005, when the mother of a 14-year-old girl told police that her daughter was forced to have sex under the pretext of ‘massage’. Investigation revealed that about 50 minor girls had become victims in this manner. Epstein used to bring girls on his private jet ‘Lolita Express’. His partner Ghisleen Maxwell helped him in this entire network.

How did Epstein survive despite so many allegations?

In 2008, Epstein received a sentence of only 13 months, in which he was allowed to work outside prison. In 2019, he was arrested again on sex trafficking charges, but he died in jail before his trial.

Who was Jeffrey Epstein?

Jeffrey Epstein was a millionaire financier from New York who was friends with politicians, business tycoons and celebrities. Even after his death, the documents to him are continuously making such revelations, which raise big questions on his reach and network.