The prisoner named al-Qahtani was trained by Islamist terror outfit Al-Qaeda and had tried to enter the United States unsuccessfully on August 4, 2001, to participate in the deadly 9/11 attacks.
Qatar-based Sheikh Eid Bin Mohammad Al Thani Charitable Association, also referred to as Eid Charity, has been funding millions of dollars to organisations associated with the Wahhabi school of thought since 2008-2009.
CAIR identifies itself as Muslim civil rights organisation in the United States which claims to be protecting 'civil rights, enhance understanding of Islam, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.'