Criticism
In June 2012, members of the Muslim community in Trinidad and Tobago, including imams attached to mosques, denounced Ishmael and his TV show "Breaking Barriers" in a letter. They stated that Ishmael had used the TV show to attack ministers and members of Parliament, and other leaders. According to the letter, Ishmael's views were not representative of the Muslim community in the country.
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