Former Religious Leader Goes to Prison for Life

Introduction

Abdul Halim Khan was a religious leader in East London. He must stay in prison for the rest of his life because he hurt seven women and girls.

Main Body

From 2005 to 2014, Khan used his job to hurt people. Some victims were only twelve years old. He told them he was helping them with spirits. Khan told the victims to be quiet. He said he would use bad magic on their families. He thought the victims were too scared to tell the police. In 2018, a young girl told a teacher about the crimes. The police started a case. Khan says he did not do these things, but the court says he is guilty.

Conclusion

Abdul Halim Khan is in prison now. He must stay there for at least 20 years.

Learning

The Power of "MUST"

In the text, we see: "He must stay in prison."

When we use must, it means there is no choice. It is a rule or a strong necessity.

Simple Pattern: Person + must + action

Examples from real life:

  • I must wake up at 7 AM. → (Rule)
  • You must wear a seatbelt. → (Law)
  • She must study for the test. → (Necessity)

Time Words: "From... to..."

Look at this phrase: "From 2005 to 2014"

We use this to show when something started and when it finished. It is like a bridge between two dates or times.

How to use it:

  • I lived in Spain from 2010 to 2015.
  • I work from 9:00 to 5:00.

Quick Tip: Always use "from" for the start and "to" for the end.

Vocabulary Learning

prison (n.)
A place where people are kept as punishment for crimes
Example:Abdul Halim Khan is in prison now.
hurt (v.)
To cause pain or injury to someone
Example:He hurt seven women and girls.
victim (n.)
A person who has been harmed or hurt by someone else
Example:Some victims were only twelve years old.
police (n.)
A group of people who enforce laws and keep order
Example:The police started a case.
court (n.)
A place where legal cases are heard and decided
Example:The court says he is guilty.
case (n.)
A set of facts that are investigated or tried in court
Example:The police started a case.
teacher (n.)
A person who teaches students in school
Example:a young girl told a teacher about the crimes.
family (n.)
A group of people related by blood or marriage
Example:He would use bad magic on their families.
scared (adj.)
Feeling fear or worry about something
Example:He thought the victims were too scared to tell the police.
quiet (adj.)
Making no noise; silent
Example:Khan told the victims to be quiet.