# El-Sayed Father Linked to Saddam Hussein Cash Charity

> Abdul El-Sayed’s father sits on board of Islamic charity accused of funneling cash to Saddam Hussein’s regime.
- Title: El-Sayed Father Linked to Saddam Hussein Cash Charity
- Summary: Abdul El-Sayed’s father sits on board of Islamic charity accused of funneling cash to Saddam Hussein’s regime. Abdul El-Sayed’s father, Imam Dr. Mohammed…
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- Source: New York Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/29/us-news/el-sayeds-father-linked-to-charity-accused-of-giving-cash-to-saddam-hussein
- Published: 2026-10-29T14:55:38+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: abdel el-sayed, mohammed el-sayed, life for relief and development, saddam hussein, michigan senate, fbi raid, international emergency economic powers, news, entertainment
## El-Sayed Father's Charity Ties
Abdul El-Sayed’s father sits on board of Islamic charity accused of funneling cash to Saddam Hussein’s regime.
## Charity Accused of Saddam Funds
Life for Relief and Development was accused by the US government of funneling funds from America through Jordan into Hussein’s Iraq.
## Settlement with US Government
The group reached a $780,000 settlement with the US government in 2014 after dropping its case against the charity.
## Additional Ties to Terrorism
The charity has been accused of other ties to terrorism including Hamas’ Jordanian operation and al Qaeda.
## Key takeaway

Abdul El-Sayed’s father, Imam Dr. Mohammed El-Sayed, is a board member of Life for Relief and Development, a charity previously accused of sending money to Saddam Hussein’s Iraq.