Islam in the UK: Militant Muslim Cleric Says Attack on London 'Inevitable'

yahoo news ^ | 4/18/2004 | agitate

[Agitate]

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Militant Cleric Says Attack on London 'Inevitable'
Sun Apr 18, 4:33 PM ET

LISBON (Reuters) - Several Islamic militant groups are preparing attacks on London, making such a strike unavoidable, a radical Muslim cleric said in an interview published Sunday.

"It's inevitable. Because several (attacks) are being prepared by several groups," Sheikh Omar Bakri Muhammad told Lisbon's Publica magazine from London where he is based.

One "very well organized" group in London calling itself al Qaeda Europe "has a great appeal for young Muslims," he said. "I know that they are ready to launch a big operation."

The firebrand cleric, who has outraged moderate Muslims and non-Muslims alike with his uncompromising views, gave no further details.

Asked if a British Muslim was allowed to carry out a "terrorist attempt" in a foreign country, Muhammad said, "That is another story."

He added: "We don't make a distinction between civilians and non-civilians, innocents and non-innocents. Only between Muslims and unbelievers. And the life of an unbeliever has no value. It has no sanctity."

It was important to see accusations of terrorism in their proper context, he said.

"If we give money to needy women and children, they say they are the families of terrorists. But where do the terrorists come from? Zimbabwe? No. They are people from here. And they are our brothers, the terrorists."

"The British also are terrorists, in Iraq (news - web sites)...Terrorism is the law of the 21st century. It's legitimate."

Sheikh Bakri Muhammad said he had mixed feelings about the possible effect of his comments. "In a certain way I regret that, because the first thing the government will do is deport me, myself and my family," he said.

The Syrian-born cleric heads the al Muhajiroun group, which has praised the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States and the al Qaeda militant network blamed for them.

He told Publica there were several "freelance" militant groups in Europe, such as al Qaeda London, prepared to launch attacks similar to those carried out by the al Qaeda network.

Four British men and a teen-ager appeared in court in Britain last week charged with plotting a bombing after they were arrested in the country's biggest anti-terror raids since the U.S. attacks on September 11. The men, all of Pakistani origin, were arrested on March 30 in raids which uncovered 1,300 pounds of ammonium nitrate, a fertilizer that can be used in bomb making.

Asked about his comments that he wanted to have the banner of Islam at 10 Downing Street, Muhammad said, "Yes, it's my dream. I believe one day that is going to happen. Because this is my country, I like living here."

"I've been arrested 16 times. And 16 times freed, because they have nothing against me. These are the contradictions of laws made by man. If they believe in democracy, who are they afraid of? Let Omar Bakri benefit from democracy!"

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Well, I wonder how the English will react when the attack happens?

[oolatec]

This is easily preventable... kick out all Muslims. They don't want us in their countries, so why should we allow them in ours?

[the_Watchman]

"In a certain way I regret that, because the first thing the government will do is deport me, myself and my family," he said.

Why not just distribute his family permanently to high risk targets?

He might look good down at Hyde park perched on the seats of one of those dunking tanks. Of course, boiling oil or piranha might make a good supplement to the tank. Explain that if there are any terror strikes in the U.K., baseballs go on sale immediately!

Meanwhile, he could avail himself of the park to practice all the free speech he wanted. :)

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

This one almost happened :

Man U (Manchester United soccer match) suicide bomb plot (foiled)

[boycott]

This is easily preventable... kick out all Muslims.

Agreed. Civilized nations need to start banning this evil cult called Islam.

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

They are going to draw some major blood before the appeasers get run out of office.

[Smartass]

[boycott]

They are going to draw some major blood before the appeasers get run out of office.

It may even require the actions of citizens if something major happens again. Hopefully, it doesn't get that far.

[Lijahsbubbe]

We don't make a distinction between civilians and non-civilians, innocents and non-innocents. Only between Muslims and unbelievers.

Another Muslim leader willing to boast that this is a war of Islam.

[wingster]

This is easily preventable... kick out all Muslims. They don't want us in their countries, so why should we allow them in ours?

Amen!!! This is exactly what countries get for letting them in! It is that simple.

They're totally incompatible with civilized life in western nations anyway. But hey, no one wants to do their homework and they sure don't want to expend the energy to have to think to go uncover the truth, so this is what we get.

Just wait, there'll be more here too. Plans will begin to start being made all over soon as Muslims permeate the rest of the world in their mission to rid it of anything but Muslims.

[montag813]

One "very well organized" group in London calling itself al Qaeda Europe "has a great appeal for young Muslims," he said. "I know that they are ready to launch a big operation."

That this demon remains a free man is a testament to the fact that Britain is finished as a soveign nation. Elizabeth II might as well give up her throne for this guy, and Blair step aside for the establishment of Sharia Law. It is inevitable in any case, might as well get it over with now.

[twntaipan]

In the face of such blatent sedition (for Britain), liberals will still fail to grasp the danger of Islam. Liberalism is characterized by an allegiance to secularism, and as such, it sees only Christianity as a threat. Liberalism will be the death of Europe.

[Lijahsbubbe]

Yes, well, a city council in Michigan is expected to pass an ordinance allowing Mosques to blare the prayer call.

Coming soon to a city near you.

[Lijahsbubbe]

That this demon remains a free man is a testament to the fact that Britain is finished as a soveign nation

Isn't that amazing?

Stop the world, I want to get off.

[Uncle Miltie]

"Terrorism is the law of the 21st century. It's legitimate."

True, until soundly refuted in defeat.

[cyborg]

yep

[mikegi]

Sheikh Bakri Muhammad said ... "In a certain way I regret that, because the first thing the government will do is deport me, myself and my family".

No, deportation will be the least of your worries if your terrorist minions are successful. These Mudslimes really are clueless, aren't they? If they are successful in causing a breakdown in law and order in GB or the USA, do they expect to simply waltz in and plant their flag???

[JLS]

I do not understand why the authorities are not at this minute holding him and attempting to extract what he knows of the various groups planning attacks? And I am not suggeting that the UK stoop torture or anything, but there are methods to make him quite uncomfortable in attempting to extract his information.

[Irishguy]

He added: "We don't make a distinction between civilians and non-civilians, innocents and non-innocents. Only between Muslims and unbelievers. And the life of an unbeliever has no value. It has no sanctity."



hmmm..religion of peace...go figure.....