Al-Qa’ida: Islamic State Will Control the World

The Media Line ^ | April 1, 2004 | Yaniv Berman

[quidnunc]

The key ideologist of Al-Qa’ida, Lewis ‘Atiyyatullah (a pseudonym), has published an article in the Global Islamic Media Internet forum, in which he reveals Al-Qa’ida’s perception of the international balance of power at present and in the future. ‘Atiyyatullah sees the future very clearly: the balance of power will change; the international system built-up by the West since the Treaty of Westphalia will collapse; and a new international system will rise under the leadership of a mighty Islamic state.

And all of that will occur within a few years — maybe a few decades.

The article is called, “So Said Al-Qa’ida: A Letter to Reuven Paz.” Dr. Paz is an Israeli scholar who heads the Project for the Research of Islamist Movements — PRISM. “I wrote you this open letter because you were one of the first of those who showed interest in Osama Bin Laden’s old article entitled ‘The New International Regime’ … and you advocated that those in the U.S. and Europe interested in Al-Qa’ida must read the article seriously…” explained ‘Atiyyatullah.

Wake up and smell the coffee

The top ideologist writes that contrary to common sense and the situation on the ground, both the West and the Muslim world do not perceive the change that has already occurred. According to ‘Atiyyatullah, there were two kinds of responses to Al-Qa’ida’s writings in the past. The first, from Westerners who completely ignored the writings of Al-Qa’ida’s great thinkers and strategists. They branded those writings as naïve attempts to present Al-Qa’ida in an unrealistic manner. They referred to Al-Qa’ida’s activities as mindless terror.

The second kind of response, says ‘Atiyyatullah, was that of Muslim thinkers. They saw those writings as fictitious, or as wishful thinking. “They mocked us and said: ‘They [the Americans] toppled Taliban and forced Bin Laden to seek refuge in a cave.’” ‘Atiyyatullah responds to this saying, “Al-Qa’ida does not wage wars similar to other wars … Al-Qa’ida is completely willing to sustain the war for many years… . The war will be won by the side which will be able to bear the pain longer.”

‘Atiyyatullah finds it difficult to understand how it is that the West has not yet admitted its defeat. His explanation and analysis is as follows: The West suffers from a grave problem. This problem originates from its long-time superiority in many domains including army, politics, intelligence, and economics. This superiority, says ‘Atiyyatullah, made the West think all the rest were inferior, stupid. That is why the West is now suffering from cultural and strategic confusion. That is also why it cannot admit to its defeat, and persists in seeing it as a mere security problem, which can be solved by international cooperation.

The West will eventually realize its mistake, but it will be to late, says the ideologist. “The West will not understand that its dominance is effectively defeated, until the U.S. will suffer a second attack.” Only then will the Muslim people also understand that they have the capability to win over the West, says ‘Atiyyatullah.

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[dirtboy]

the balance of power will change; the international system built-up by the West since the Treaty of Westphalia will collapse; and a new international system will rise under the leadership of a mighty Islamic state.

Nah, we're not in the middle of WWIII.

[areafiftyone]

and a new international system will rise under the leadership of a mighty Islamic state.

FRANCE???

[A CA Guy]

If their world is a hole in in the desert, maybe!!!

[Shaun_MD]

the sad thing is, these pathetic camelpumpers actually
believe this nonsense.

[Viking2002]

BRING IT ON, HEATHENS.

[F16Fighter]

This superiority, says ‘Atiyyatullah, made the West think all the rest were inferior, stupid.

No, not "stupid" -- just "primitive neanderthals."

[Eastbound]

"Admit that you are defeated," screamed the legless knight.

[El Gran Salseron]

"the balance of power will change; the international system built-up by the West since the Treaty of Westphalia will collapse; and a new international system will rise under the leadership of a mighty Islamic state.

Nah, we're not in the middle of WWIII."

After the "negotiations" in Fallujah and the Marines stopping their advance, you better start to believe him, as deplorable as it may be. If they continue this idea of politicians dictating the war tactics and strategy then islam has already won, sadly.

[areafiftyone]

Monty Python?

[mo]

the dangerous thing is that a whole lot of Westerners-most of the Democratic Leadership and US media-sneer at the sincerity of these loons' intenet

[abc1]

I recall that socialism and enventually communism would rule the world. After 75 years the Soviet Union collapsed and socialism in its most radical forms is in decline.
And the Soviet Union collaped from within, not direclty from the west's efforts.
Whoever thinks Islam can rule anything is a rube.

[TexasCajun]

"My GOD will punish you and your god if you keep this up!"

[freeangel]

This line of thinking does more to convince "westerners" that there is no moderation in this cult and that it needs to be crushed once and for all.

[RonHolzwarth]

",,,the international system built-up by the West since the Treaty of Westphalia will collapse,"

Holy Shi'ite! THAT was in 1648! Talk about living in the PAST!


"long-time superiority in many domains including army, politics, intelligence, and economics"???

What other kind of superiority is there? Don't even think "moral"!!!

[stuck_in_new_orleans]

It seems it has finally dawned on everyone that they want to kill us. Two, three years ago these types of stories were not seen. Now they are daily. It's about time we woke up.

None of the major networks will touch this because they dont want to offend people

[The_Media_never_lie]

“The West will not understand that its dominance is effectively defeated, until the U.S. will suffer a second attack.”

If these barbarians intend on using nukes on the U.S. and are successful, they will only succeed in causing a massive nuclear retaliation on their kinfolk. It will be a shock and awe like no other shock and awe. It will be quick and decisive.

[Shaun_MD]

Very true.
You must take the intent seriously even if it crazy by our
standards. There is nothing so dangerous as a fanatic with
a cause and means.