Radical cleric calls for Islamic utopia

ninemsn.com.au ^ | 28 January 2007

[Aussie Dasher]

A radical Muslim cleric has urged hundreds of supporters meeting in Sydney's south-west to join a global push to create an Islamic utopia.

Indonesian firebrand cleric Ismail Yusanto outlined his plan for instituting Sharia law, the absolute form of Islam, to a crowd of about 500 people gathered at the Khilafah Conference in Lakemba.

The meeting was organised by the Australian arm of the extremist group Hizb ut-Tahrir, a group widely known for its anti-democratic, anti-Semitic views.

The group believes that it can reduce suffering around the globe by introducing Sharia law and creating an Islamic utopia.

The NSW government has called on the Commonwealth to follow several European and Middle Eastern countries and ban the group.

Dr Yusanto called on followers to denounce capitalism, warning that if Islam was not followed in his Islamic super-state, jihad would follow.

From the nationalisation of utilities for the on-going funding of a jihadist army to fighting off an ensuing American-led invasion, he told the audience never to let pessimism enter their minds when seeking a utopian state of Islam not seen since 1924.

"Once the program is ready it must be implemented as soon as possible," Dr Yusanto said.

"Once successful, the new order would be just the beginning of the new era in the application of Islamic ideology.

The cleric went on to remind his listeners of the ultimate sacrifice in achieving a utopian Islamic state.

"There is no victory and glory without sacrifice and hard work," he said.

"No pain no gain."

Hizb ut-Tahrir is already banned in several European and Middle Eastern countries.

It has also been linked to the 2005 London bombings.

NSW Premier Morris Iemma called on federal Attorney-General Philip Ruddock to join countries including Britain and Germany and ban the group.

"This is not a case of someone being different, someone advocating a different point of view," he told Sky News.

"This is an organisation that is basically saying that it wants to declare war on Australia, our values and our people. That's the big difference.

"And that's why I believe that they are just beyond the pale, enough is enough and it's time for the Commonwealth to review this organisation's status and take the lead from other countries and ban them."

But federal Attorney-General Philip Ruddock said government agencies were monitoring Hizb ut-Tahrir, although its activities in Australia did not warrant it being banned.

"Proscription of terrorist organisations is an issue that is dealt with by the Commonwealth after a referral of powers from the states," Mr Ruddock said.

Opposition immigration spokesman Tony Burke called on newly appointed Immigration Minister Kevin Andrews to consider cancelling Dr Yusanto's visa.

"There are clear character provisions in the immigration act that mean that if the government didn't want Ismail Yusanto here it could have stopped him from coming," he told reporters.

"The only reason we have someone in western Sydney right now preaching Sharia law is because the federal government chose to allow him to be here.

"My question and my comment to anyone from around the world who hates Australia is simple - if you hate the place, don't come here."

[Aussie Dasher]

I feel a deportation coming on...

[jim35]

The Aussies aren't too patient with this kind of nonsense, and I hope they do throw the bast**d out.

[headstamp]

A cancer on western society.

[sageb1]

"A radical Muslim cleric has urged hundreds of supporters meeting in Sydney's south-west to join a global push to create an Islamic utopia."

Better?

[BW2221]

Why don't they attempt to form "Islamic Utopias" in Muslim lands?

[GSlob]

Ferdinand & Isabella, 1492, Spain

[Aussie Dasher]

Er...I think they did.

It didn't work!

[blackbart.223]

"Dr Yusanto called on followers to denounce capitalism, warning that if Islam was not followed in his Islamic super-state, jihad would follow."

Someone needs to shoot this asswipe.

[Aussie Dasher]

Very well put!!!

[dynoman]

What are you implying!?

They have utopia in muslam lands, if you don't think so all that means is you are an infidel.

[aynrandfreak]

Wait, this is never one of the 'root causes' that lefties bring up to blame us for terrorism.

[supremedoctrine]

Yes, it has been clear to me for a Looooooonnnng time now, that in some cases , the ONLY solution for the agressive loudmouth troublemakers IS deportation. Australia is already so much further advanced the most Western countries whose posture in front of Islam is pathetic craven accommodation. John Howard should go right ahead and take that necessary second step, and start deporting. It would make it that much easier for the UK, Western Europe, Scandinavia, and the US to follow suit.

[Doninnj]

Deportation?

No, Kill him.

[Salem]

Lookee here. More Democrat, er ... Islamist utopianism

[river rat]

Islamic utopia?

Perhaps the bastards could point out a place and time when anything related to "Islam" was utopia by WESTERN standards..

Semper Fi

[garjog]

"troublemakers IS deportation."

Any one who belongs to a radical mosque that in any way supports terrorism must be deported with their extended family.

[blackbart.223]

"John Howard should go right ahead and take that necessary second step, and start deporting. It would make it that much easier for the UK, Western Europe, Scandinavia, and the US to follow suit."

Good idea but I don't see anyone with the balls to do it exept Johon Howard.

[supremedoctrine]

"Why don't they attempt to form "Islamic Utopias" in Muslim Lands?"

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Most Islamics have ALREADY been "spoiled rotten"
just like children, by their Western host countries. The more welfare $$ they receive in the UK, for example, the mouthier and more intimidating they are. If there EVER was a good argument for the cessation of welfare, and life on the dole, it can be found in the utterly absurd tradition of handing it over to Jihadists. It almost could NOT be a more ridiculous situation. The real answer is of course, that ALL Islamic societies are tyrannies, and regardless of their hundreds of billions of petrodollars, the rulers
have no intention of modernizing, building a middle class, UNbanning books, allowing women freedom,etc.etc.---all the things we take for granted in Western democracies. Just as the Socialists want to hijack all the accomplishments and wealth of American society, wealth that ONLY capitalism could have created, so have the Jihadists been infected with this heady fantasy that it is entirely possible to "spread" the riches of Islam all over the world, and establish Sharia Law everywhere. These "people" simply could not be more out of touch with reality. It is time we came down HARD on them. The Socialist thinks that Capitalism is always on its way somehow towards a socialist ideal, as if Capitalism is merely Socialism "with training wheels", the Jihadist thinks secular Western Culture can somehow be railroaded into accepting their version of Utopia, as if it MUST be our most secret and deepest desire we dare not admit to ourselves.Once again, it is time we came down HARD on these a**holes.

[Enchante]

My Dear Ismail Yusanto,

Every time I take a dump I will name it "The New Islamic Utopia"..... then I will flush.....

[Fairview]

This is okay for you boys, but I don't look cute in a burkha.