German Gangster cries when hearing Qur’aan, converts to Islaam July 23, 2008
Posted by revolution in : Videos , add a commentMashaa’Allaah wallahu Akbar, this is a beautiful video of how one of our brothers was a Kaafir Gangster and Allah saved his soul and now you can see the Noor coming from his face.
To be a Muslim is a privilege and a great honor.
To watch the video, click here.
Response to: “Radical Website Blogger Responds to WBTV”
Posted by revolution in : News, United States of Losers, Videos , 9 commentsWBTV is at it again. They have a 3 part series on our blog and we will respond every time. The following video is part 2 of the series; click here to view it.
In the article, it is written,
He claims to have never before seen the video footage we found in attached links to his site.
Yes, and you have yet to prove that the link was on my site. All I ask is to point out where you found the video footages between 1:28 and 1:42. If you prove it, then I’ll take it back (but I’ve never seen it); and if you can’t prove it, then it stands true that you are fabricators.
They wrote,
He calls the reporting “useless” and a way to try and get ratings.
Yeah obviously it’s useless because the New York Times did a report on it and it answered all of your questions which you keep repeating. Secondly, if you have any questions, you can just simply ask on this blog and I will answer you.
They wrote,
He also sends two posts directly to Anchor Molly Grantham. Both are videos of a cleric talking about how women would love to be Muslim, how women make good mothers and how women are respected in the Muslim religion.
Interesting… another lie.
The first video shows a cleric saying what is mentioned above.
The second video shows Sister Yvonne Ridley, a British Journalist who was held captive by the Taliban and who then later converted to Islaam upon returning to Britain. She talks about her conversion and some of the contemporary issues about women related to the Islaamic world. This was a kind reminder that the women of Islaam can do the same reports and discussions with modesty.
They wrote,
Two pictures posted on Samir Khan’s website revolution.muslimpad.com jump out at you.
The first… American soldiers heading to Iraq with the caption, “Here they come.”
Second photo?
Flag-draped coffins, with the words, “And here they go.”
Opinionated commentary like that — and explosive videos — leave no doubt this 22-year old publicly hates America.
They are referring to this post of mines.
Yes, the purpose of that post was to show that the US war on Islaam is completely useless. You’ll have thousands enter Baghdad and you’ll have thousands leaving Baghdad in coffins. In addition, it was to show that fighting and dying for a flag that represents nothing except destroyed morals, corruption, murder, cowardice and injustice is not worth it. As for those who fight for Allah, then know that Allah is The Irresistible, The All Compelling Subduer, The Abaser, The Exalter, The Utterly Just, The Overseeing Protector, The Nourisher, The All-Mighty, The Tremendous, The Most Pure, The All-Knowing, The Ever Forgiving, The Ever Providing, The All-Loving; and these are just some of his names and attributes. Allah is the Lord of the Heavens and the Earth and the American flag is nowhere near the throne of the All-Majestic, Allah. The American flag had a beginning and will have an end and Allah has no beginning and no end. Our troops, the Muslims, fight to meet Allah as martyrs - one who has sold his life to Allah in order to seek the eternal pleasure in the Hereafter, whereas your troops, the Americans, fight to meet their opponents as army puppets - and they are of those who seek the pleasures of this temporary world.
So weigh our lofty goals on the grandest of scales,
And you will come to know that your goals are of no match,
Because our dead are in Paradise, whereas your dead are in Hell.
And even if you were to give the Mujaahideen all the gold in the world, they would never change their Islaamic creed due to their firm belief in the Hereafter. As for you, the American Government can make “promises” and good salaries so that the American’s would be attracted to fight for their cause; but their well-being in the Hereafter is no cause for your Government and great humiliation will be their end.
Islaam is what will save mankind from falling into the pits of Hell; not Uncle Sam.
To say I “publicly hate America” is incorrect.
I publicly hate the American Government, its Army, its house Negroes and its stooges. Why?
Robert Scheuer can tell you. It has something to do with American Foreign Policy if you haven’t already guessed… The American Government is what Allah has described,
When it is said to them: “Make not mischief on the earth,” they say: “Why, we only Want to make peace!” Of a surety, they are the ones who make mischief, but they realize (it) not. [Qur'aan: 2: 11-12]
I’m still waiting on intelligent responses by WBTV but all I’m seeing is garbage reporting, spreading of Islamophobia and open hatred for the Islaamic Religion (since Islaam ordains Jihaad). This is turning out to be as bad as FOX News.
WBTV takes cheap shots at our reply July 22, 2008
Posted by revolution in : JihÄd, News, United States of Losers , 5 commentsWhy is it that WBTV doesn’t have the capacity to respond intellectually and fairly to my response, and only shows intolerance from their point of view?
WBTV has responded to our response. Click here (for pop-up video).
We have explained the hypocritical words “cheer leading for Jihaad.”
In addition, Molly doesn’t seem to be paying much attention to what the cleric said. It was a simple and kind reminder that women in Islaam are honored and respected more than the women of other religions.
And by the way, she didn’t mention that the cleric in that video used to be a Christian Preacher in Texas and then later converted to Islaam and is now an Islaamic Scholar who travels internationally to teach the religion of Islaam and has gained hundreds of converts to Islaam, with the help of Allah.
Molly, here’s another video for you. Please click here.
Torture Photo leaked from a US military computer network
Posted by revolution in : Images, News, United States of Losers , 1 comment so far
According to Wikileaks:
Photo of a detainee held by the United States, with his face wired, lips sewn, red eyes and torso sacked. According to digital camera metadata the image was taken on Feb 9, 2003 03:49:25. The 6 Aug 2004 is also mentioned in relation to this photo. The facial wiring is clearly non-medical. The location of the detainee is unknown, possibly the US Bagram Theater Internment Facility in Afghanistan. Although there is a resemblance to the US Taliban supporter John Walker Lindh, the connection is superficial. The negative image to the right was created by Wikileaks to draw attention to certain regions of the photo on the left. Wikileaks staff have verified that the photograph came from a US military computer network.
This is the sick torture methods of the United States.
This is an outrageous act of the sick US Terrorists.
Response to WBTV: “Pro Al-Qaeda Web site Run by a Charlotte Man”
Posted by revolution in : JihÄd, News, United States of Losers, Videos , 12 comments
Recently, a news station has done a report on our blog (for the sake of ratings of course). They have done a report previously, but we didn’t bother showing it since it was completely useless. This time however, in addition to their useless reporting, they threw lies upon the blog (for more ratings). The thing is, it doesn’t only stop there; it goes beyond this and into the frail of the backwards hypocrisy of American law as well as the mindset of the Islamophobes.
To read the report and watch the video, click here.
First, let’s take a look at the video.
Starting at 1:28 all the way till 1:42, we have never ever seen these video footage’s before. In fact, we don’t know where on our website they accessed such videos. It seems to us that they went to YouTube and searched for Jihadi videos and then associated it with our website (unless they think we own YouTube). We haven’t seen any video footage of the dead American hanging from the back of the truck nor children singing songs.
This is an example of a white American lie. They associate something to us which is not true and use the most delicate words to capture the emotions of the people.
These people have attempted to lied about the blog in order to destroy the image that is presented. We ask the American people to harshly question WBTV in their attempt to bring footage’s which have never been presented on this blog before. In fact, we challenge WBTV to show us where they found this footage on our blog.
To us, it is clear that they showed these images in order to destroy the image of the blog. So in turn, we will destroy the image of WBTV to the American public and expose them for their lies and hypocrisy.
Anyone who attempts to ambush us in their “interviews” unfairly will have their credibility and trustworthiness humiliated.
Secondly, in the beginning of the video, they mention that they are “investigating” this blog. Just what exactly are they “investigating”? Does it mean that now they are allowed to spy on and secretly record one of their US Citizens (who is obviously minding his own business in public) as they have done? Does it mean that they are now allowed to defame the public image of a US Citizen and make him lose his job which they have done? Does it mean that they can constantly harass a US Citizen by waiting for hours at his front door step, taking many pictures of his house and cars, trying to get his local neighbors on their side, visiting his local Mosque to harass more US Citizens and bothering him whenever they want? Does it mean that now they can show the world who the US Citizen is (which he was keeping private) so that the violent American’s can have a chance to attack him, follow him, and bother his family as it has happened?
What on earth are they “investigating” when all the answers to their questions are on the blog itself?
We are not complaining though because the reward is with Allah. We are only showing the hypocrisy of America’s “freedom.” Where is the “freedom” of this US Citizen when he is constantly harassed and ambushed and can no longer get a job without being harassed - a freedom which the United States boasts about?
Allah says,
When it is said to them: “Make not mischief on the earth,” they say: “Why, we only Want to make peace!” Of a surety, they are the ones who make mischief, but they realize (it) not. [Qur'aan: 2: 11-12]
And this is the same story when it comes to Bush’s Administration in their hypocritical attempt to establish Democracy in the Middle East. They claim to bring “peace” and “liberation” but they only destroy the lives of the people.
Thirdly, in the article, a person by the name of Elizabeth left a comment which should wake up the American people:
Our country is hated because WE are terrorists. We invade another SOVEREIGN nation under the guise that we’re trying to stamp out a terrorist. What we really did, was ruin a country and its morale. Everyone keeps saying this guy needs to be dealt with, but what everyone is forgetting is that political discourse - and the freedom to make it - is what makes this country great. By trying to silence this man, we are doing exactly what those who hate us want. Open your conservative, uneducated eyes. And to say our founding fathers would be rolling over in their graves is absurd. If you think about it, they were terrorists. This world will always have violence and people claiming they’re killing the name of god. All you are doing is feeding into the hate and giving those people what they want. If you really want terrorism to stop, concentrate on problems at home and stop trying to police the world. And I have little sympathy for soldiers in Iraq. They are NOT protecting any American freedom, except the freedom to obtain oil. Shame on all of you. I hope you never have a problem with the government, because if you do, I would hate for someone to brand you a terrorist for saying how much you hate the government (and you know there have been many times when you’ve said it).
How true are her words about the American double-standard!
The word “terrorist” is also applicable to those who carried out the vile, disgusting, cowardly, pathetic, arrogant, and extremist act of bombing Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Even a few 9/11’s would still not do justice to the extreme act of terrorism that the United States committed in Japan.
And don’t get us started on Vietnam, ‘Iraaq, Afghanistan, Somalia and elsewhere.
But this is just a scratch on the surface.
Imagine if China said, “America has weapons of mass destruction… they hold a powerful nuclear arsenal… their President is a tyrant because the poor keep getting poorer and the rich keep getting richer… and now the poor can’t afford the gas prices… and their President is a war criminal because he has killed thousands of innocent civilians in ‘Iraaq, Afghanistan and elsewhere… and many of his people are sick and tired of American Democracy due to the injustice and the open display and promotion of sin and corruption… therefore, we have decided to invade America and liberate that Country from its evil…”
Now that’s more justified than the American invasion of ‘Iraaq!
But let’s look at it a little more deeply.
If a Sovereign nation invades your Country based on lies, and then ends up killing thousands of your native people, and raping hundreds of your native women (oh wow, it already sounds like the invasion of the Native Americans…), and humiliates thousands of prisoners (i.e., Abu Ghraib etc.), are you a terrorist for defending your Country? Or are you a doofus for standing around, submitting as a “house negro” and “boot licker” to American foreign policy, and letting them corrupt the earth?
Once you understand that, then you have understood the first step within the mentality of the Mujaahideen. And this is right of every human being.
Essentially, America is launching a war propagation effort to defame all forms of retaliation in order to protect the image of her throne. By the will of Allah, this throne will soon crumble and the rule of Islaam will be the final rule; and this will be the time when the American people will wish that they had the Islaamic rule much beforehand due to the great justice and purity in the society, economy, and politics.
Fourthly, these fools at WBTV call intelligent discussion on Jihaad and showing the media which the US Media purposely hides from the American public as “cheer leading for Jihaad.” If these people knew anything about basic human rights, they would know that it is the right of every human being to defend his homeland. But for them of course, it’s terrorism if Muslim’s do it. In addition, Islaam takes defense of the Muslim lands a step further and makes it an Islaamic obligation; so to bash me for my focus on Jihaad is to bash the Islaamic Religion. Allah says,
Fight in the cause of Allah against those who fight you, but do not transgress limits; for Allah loves not the transgressors. [Qur'aan: 2: 190]
Why don’t these media idiots ever come out with the truth that they are against the Noble book of Allah? They know the Qur’aan promotes self defense (which they negatively term as “violence” and “terrorism”) but they will bash the Muslims who sincerely act upon the Islaamic commands or at least promote it. In other words, they don’t want the Muslims to follow their Religion the way Allah has ordained. So we say to them:
“Surely we are clear of you and of what you serve besides Allah; we declare ourselves to be clear of you, and enmity and hatred have appeared between us and you forever until you believe in Allah alone.” [Qur'aan: 60: 4]
Fifthly, Bill Warner, the Private Investigator who is fighting the Islaamic effort, said, “if you want to be a terrorist, this is where you go.” Bill, it is impossible for someone to want to become a terrorist and come to our website to “learn”. A person who wants to rape Muslim women, kill innocent Muslims and invade their lands in the name of Democracy can’t possibly learn anything from this blog on how to become a “terrorist.” They can only learn how to become a terrorist if they are the “house Negroes” of American Foreign Policy. Bill it is you who is the supporter of terrorism. You said, “these people want to kill us.” And you think the American Government doesn’t kill Muslims and rape their women and torture them? Is it the blood of an American soldier that is more valuable than the blood of all the Muslims? Shame on you; continue filling your fat head with McDonalds so that your backwards logic can speed up.
Finally, we kindly ask our visitors to read through the blog, to check out the essays we have written, and ask questions (while sticking to the blog rules). We are open to open-minded discussions as long as people can speak without insulting or cursing. We also kindly ask that you read the following essays below:
2. The difference between Violence and Jihaad
3. Why we don’t condemn the Mujaahideen
4. Response to a disbeliever spreading mischief in my neighborhood
GEO TV: Rare Interview with Shaykh Mustapha Abu al-Yazeed
Posted by revolution in : AfghÄnistÄn, JihÄd, Knowledge, News, True ShuyÅ«kh , 2 comments
Tandheem al-Qaa’idah has granted a rare interview to the independent Pakistani News Source, GEO TV. It took about three months to get the interview; in its final phase, the usual process was done which was to have a meeting point in Pakistan and then to have the eyes of the reporter covered whilst driving him to the secret location of the Mujaahideen. The Shaykh spoke in Arabic and the interview was transcribed in Urdu and translated into English. The translation itself is not complete and is more of a summary; nevertheless, it gives a good idea as to what the Shaykh had to say.
Before any Muslim looks at the interview and sees an opinion which they cannot understand from the Shari’ perspective and starts bashing him, it is better for such people to remain quiet and have Sabr until the Hujjah is established to them. Don’t ever think that these Mujaahideen do not have well-thought out and researched evidences from the Qur’aan, Sunnah and Salaf. Rather, they base their lives around the authentic way of our Prophet, sallallahu ‘alayhi wassallam.
This is indeed a revolutionary interview; revolutionary in the sense that after so many years, we are seeing al-Qaa’idah in the shoes of another news source rather than their own (i.e., As-Sahab Media). Just the background tells you that these Mujaahideen are mobile and live harsh and difficult lives all for the sake of Allah, Subhaanahu wa Ta’aalaa; and they are pleased and happy with their condition as they know that there can be no better condition (in this world) than to live the Jihaad fe Sabeelillaah.
Abu Qatadah narrates that the Messenger of Allah stood and delivered a reminder to them and said that Jihaad in the path of Allah and believing in Allah are the greatest deeds. A man then stood up and asked, “O Messenger of Allah, what if I was killed in the path of Allah would my all my sins be forgiven?” The Messenger of Allah said: “Yes.” [Sahih Muslim]
If you would like to watch portions of the interview, please click here. I have noticed something a little strange in the beginning of the interview however. When the journalist gives the microphone to the Shaykh, they start translating in Urdu as he speaks; but in the beginning, you can hear him making du’aa and sending salawaat upon the prophet and asking Allah to untie the knot in his tongue whilst the urdu translator is talking about Shaykh Usaamah bin Laadin and Afghanistan. Perhaps if al-Qaa’idah gets the chance to comment on this, it will be cleared up.
Below is the translated interview.
Q: 1.
It is rumored in some areas that al-qaeda is supported by the united states. How would you respond?
Ans.1.
This is a ridiculous charge.
It was exposed when sheikh osama bin laden proclaimed jehad against the united states. Al qaeda launched a series of attacks against us installations and interests in kenya, tanzania, parts of yemen, somalia and finally the wtc on 9/11.
This proves, beyond any shadow of doubt, that the accusation of al-qaeda being supported by the us, is a blatant lie. “qaeda-al-jehad” was founded by sheikh osama bin laden, sheikh abu obaida panjsheri and abu hafs misri so as to make afghanistan the global centre of mujahideen who had gathered there from all over the world.
Q 2.
Sheikh said, why is al -qaeda waging jehad against the us?
Ans.2.
Jehad was launched against the united states since it has assumed the role of a modern day pharoah, the evil empire - leading crusades against the muslims.
The us backs and supports israel in its repression and occupation of the palestinian lands and its people.
The us forces have established bases in almost all muslim states, be it afghanistan or the holy makkah or even madina; to coerce muslims and exploit their wealth.
Us-led sanctions against iraq have martyred hundreds of thousands of innocent iraqi children, due to unavailability of food and lack of health care.
Q 3.
Do you differentiate between american people and the state itself - or do you consider all americans your enemy?
Ans. 3.
We have reached a point where we see no difference between the state and american people. The united states is a non-muslim state bent on the destruction of muslims. It is the american people who have voted george bush into power, knowing fully well his anti-muslim credentials. America remained witness to the anti-muslim agenda of george bush in his first serving term as president, but they did not learn.
They brought him into power a second time. The americans empower their government and army to annihilate the muslims.
It is possible that some parts of the american society may not like to encourage atrocities towards the muslim world - we call upon them to stop their cruel leaders by voting against them.
Q 4.
The us is claiming success in afghanistan, and also for controlling militantcy in the area.
Ans.4.
This is yet another false claim. We are fighting with conviction and steadfastness, inflicting greater damages to their troops and installations. The us has been unable to make any strategic headway. Last month they lost 47 members of their army, which they haven’t bothered to quote.
The us army tried to use some tribals against the mujahideen and appealed to nato countries to send more troops but no country is ready to deploy additional troops to afghanistan.
Canada on the other hand has threatened to pull out its forces if more nato replacements are not sent.
With the onset of summer, our military action has increased tremendously. A fact that the united states has itself accepted. We have achieved success in jalalabad, kabul and helmand.
We have even destroyed u.s. Helicopters in khost, jalalabad and helmand - reports of which have been carried by media worldwide.
The mujahideen are hopeful and high spirited. They are now expanding their areas of operations and carrying out actions in northern provinces too.
And by the will of god, we will be able to wrestle afghanistan free of foreign occupation very soon.
Q 5.
What do you say about the us charge that khalid sheikh mohammad was the mastermind of 9/11 wtc action?
Ans.5.
Khalid shaikh is a heroic warrior of islam and the muslims can be rightly proud of him. We pray for his early release. Regarding the charges of his involvement in 9/11, he will respond to them in court.
Q 6.
What is the future of the karzai government?
Ans.6.
His future will be no different to that of other puppet governments in afghanistan.
He conspired with the americans against the muslims whom he tortured and helped send to guantanamo bay.
We tried attacking him but he survived. We will take him to task once we enter kabul. History will adjudge him a traitor.
Q 7.
Sheikh saeed which country is supporting al-qaeda and if not why?
Ans.7.
Not a single muslim country supports our movement as they have sold their souls to the infidels. They are traitors and their only motive is to remain in power.
Q 8.
And is there any muslim government who you hold responsible for damaging your cause the most?
Ans.8.
Sadly it is the government of pakistan which has caused most damage to our cause. President musharraf violated the trust of muslims and contributed to destroying the islamic government of afghanistan.
He betrayed the mujahideen who protected pakistan from the soviet army. In return, afghan, arab and other mujahideen were bombed and killed. They were tortured, thrown into dungeons and handed over to the americans.
Q 9.
How many people took part in the 9/11 action and who was the plan’s mastermind?
Ans.9.
As many as 19 people participated in this heroic deed, though there were many others who were responsible for planning the whole action. It is not wise to mention their names.
Q 10.
Are you getting help from some tribal areas of pakistan for your cause in afghanistan?
Ans.10.
Yes, we are getting support from some people in pakistan’s tribal areas. They helped in jehad against the soviet union and are now supporting us against the united states.
Waging jehad is compulsory for all muslims. And we ask educated people like doctors and engineers to join our struggle. We also need financial support to further our cause.
Q 11.
Is al-qaeda responsible for bombing the danish embassy?
Ans.11.
We claim responsibility for the attack as they had committed blasphemy against the holy prophet (pbuh).
It was carried out by a saudi national who had lived in the holy land of makkah and madinah and came all the way to take revenge against the doers of this blasphemous deed.
It is wrong to say that “innocent people were killed in the incident” as we had ensured that no collateral damage takes place.
Q 12.
What is your view on suicide bombings? Is it justified under islamic law?
Ans.12.
Sometimes in military engagement, attacking the enemy is not possible with conventional tactics, therefore we have to adopt this method for getting closer to the target and ensuring it is neutralised.
Regarding the edicts of the self professed ulema, that this tactic is against the spirit of islam, they have no shariah validity as they do not understand the realities of war. Most of them are making these proclamations on the directions of the “enemy of islam.”
Q 13.
Do you term the attack on pakistan’s former interior minister aftab sherpao in a mosque as a right step?
Ans.13.
We had strongly criticised the act as none of our mujahideen carried it out.
Our ranks are under strict instructions against carrying out attacks in mosques or in situations where muslims may become targets.
We believe the attack may have been carried out by security agencies to make our cadre and cause look weak.
We also sent out an explanatory response to attacks on mosques - but the newspapers portrayed a different version to ours. We urge our muslim brothers not to believe the lies fed to them by american governments or secret agencies - but to have faith in the mujahideen and their cause.
A message to news anchor Molly Grantham
Posted by revolution in : Advice, Videos , 1 comment so farThis is our message to the news anchor Molly Grantham of WBTV News.
Molly, please click here to view.
Think deeply as to why I would direct you to such a video.
Lying about me will not get you anywhere,
So come to terms with the reality of life,
And be truthful to yourself.
“…when the earth will be shaken with a terrible shake”
Posted by revolution in : Advice, Knowledge, Videos , add a comment
Do you wish to be from the people who receive their book of deeds in their right hand?
Do you wish to be from the people who gain the pleasure of their Lord?
Do you wish to be from the people who are relieved to know that they passed the test of this life?
Do you wish to be from the people who enjoy the bounties of their Lord eternally?
Do you wish to be from the people who receive the honor of entering Paradise?
Or do you wish to be from the people who receive their book of deeds in their left hand?
Do you wish to be from the condemned lot whom their Lord is displeased with?
Do you wish to be from those who feel the extreme stress of knowing they failed the test?
Do you wish to be from those people who don’t ever leave the punishments of their Lord?
Do you wish to be from the people who receive the dishonor of entering the blazing Hell?
Click here to watch the intense verses of the Qur’aan bring the afterlife in front of your heart.
The ones who are blessed with intellects are those who decide to be of the former.
The ones who rush after the ornaments of this life are those who become the latter.
Those who are satisfied with becoming of the latter,
Will have nowhere to flee,
When the earth will be shaken with a terrible shake,
And when the skies violently uproot the earth.
The Angel of death extracts their soul in a rushing ambush,
And they will ask,
“Who is your Lord?”
The oldest person in the West to accept Islaam so far
Posted by revolution in : Knowledge, News, Videos , add a commentMashaa’Allaah, this is our brother Jameel (aka James) who has accepted Islaam as his religion. He converted to Islaam at 84 years old and this month he is turning 85. This is a message to all young and old people regarding the religion of truth. The man has some wise words for the West.
Bill Warner needs to watch this.
To watch the video, click here.
Michael Scheuer: Saudi Salafism a Stronger Force in Islamist Militancy than Recanting Clerics July 21, 2008
Posted by revolution in : Deviants, JazÄ«ratul 'Arab, JihÄd , 2 comments
This is quite an interesting and well-balanced article written by the former CIA agent Michael Scheuer. The battle for the true meaning of “following the path of the Salaf” is a decisive battle between those who implement the path and those who are satisfied with sitting back from it. The Saudi Salafi’s wrongly call the followers of Shaykh Usaamah as “deviants” since him and his followers follow the Salaf and get their interpretations from the Salaf (and not from the deviants in our history). The fact of the matter is that the Saudi Salafi’s are misguided due to their twisting of the religious texts (such as no Jihaad without an Imaam, Eternal ‘Ahd with Muhaaribeen is permissible, etc.). And the thing is, it goes even deeper than twisting the religious texts. When the Soviets attacked Afghanistan, the family of al-Saud permitted the Muslims of Saudi Arabia to fight in Afghanistan; and the Scholars were supportive and very open about the Jihaad. But when it comes to Jihaad against America in ‘Iraaq and Afghanistan - Saudi Arabia’s biggest [islamically illegitimate] ally - then Jihaad becomes a sin and is frowned upon; mind you, this has nothing to do with the “permission of the Imaam” issue since everyone knows that the King of Saudi is not a Khaleefah. Thus, the issue of the Imaam doesn’t even come into play because we don’t even have an Imaam to begin with. This is the clear and obvious double-standard to which Shaykh Abu Muhammad al-Maqdisi famously coined it as, “Jihaad for the sake of America.” It is an attempt to maintain the rule of al-Saud and its legitimacy in the Islaamic world and this is what the real Salafi’s plan on toppling.
Saudi Salafism a Stronger Force in Islamist Militancy than Recanting Clerics
In the past month, the media have reported an attack on India’s embassy in Kabul, killing 41; an attack on the Red Mosque in Islamabad, killing 10; an attack on the U.S. consulate in Istanbul, killing six; a raid by the Taliban and its allies on a U.S. firebase in Afghanistan’s Konar Province that killed nine American soldiers and a July 15 suicide bombing in Iraq that killed 28 Iraqi military recruits. While these events seem grim, fear not. The Western media continue to argue that victory is close over al-Qaeda and its allies. “Cheer up. We’re Winning this War on Terrorism,” says the London Times; “Turning Their Backs on Terror,” claims Der Spiegel; “Al-Qaeda’s Vietnam,” trumpets the New York Post (The Times, June 27; Der Spiegel, July 14; New York Post, June 17). How does one reconcile the former events with the latter analysis? And how pertinent is either to assessing the strength of Islamist extremism?
The war-against-Islamists-is-won media boom began in April, with articles by Western journalists claiming al-Qaeda is being destroyed by the recantations of former Islamist theoreticians (New Republic, June 11; New Yorker, May 26). The recantations, it was argued, are turning Muslims from al-Qaeda and its allies and persuading them to accept U.S. foreign policy in the Muslim world and life under repressive police-state regimes. That the recanters’ words drew attention from Islamists is clear, but the argument that the recantations—delivered from Egypt’s prisons and the Saudi police state—spelled doom for Islamism seems overdrawn. A prominent Salafist cleric, Shaykh Husayn Bin Mahmud, put the point nicely. The recanting “is just acting forced by the prison guards,” Bin-Mahmud wrote. “Tell [the recanter] that we would listen to him when he tells us to retract when he is standing between Usama Bin Laden and Ayman al-Zawahiri in Afghanistan, enjoying his freedom and safety and the safety of his family. How can we listen to him when we know he is in Husni [Mubarak’s] prison and knowing how Muslim prisoners in particular are treated?” (alhanein.com, November 25, 2007). Ayman al-Zawahiri put it more logically, asking: “Why is the jihad against the Russians in Afghanistan an individual obligation, whereas in Iraq today, it is one of the cardinal sins?” (Al-Sahab Media Production Organization, December 16, 2007).