Posted on 01/27/2007 10:24:24 PM PST by 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."
Good to see both major parties condemning them!
After the Turks in 1924, no more Muslim Empires.
History of the Muslims
Empires of Islam
http://biblia.com/islam/history.htm
If these muslims ever try to force their ideas on Australia they will meet a resistance that will make Long Tan look like a Sunday school picnic!
"I've been amazed, as a number of my colleagues have, at the fact that Anzac Day, the number of people who participate, seems to be growing every year," he told ABC radio.
"The number of young people participating is just amazing these days."
"I have no observation really as to why there is a sudden upsurge of interest in the way they commemorate Anzac Day."
"One would have thought the level of interest would decrease with time, but the interest has gone forward and it doesn't seem just a curiosity interest, it seems to be a genuine wish to participate in a genuine service of remembrance."
http://www.command-post.org/oped/2_archives/011909.html
But the arrogance and incompetence of the war planners made this strategy fail. They overestimated their own technological and cultural superiority and underestimated the ability and willingness to fight of their Muslim enemy.
Anzac Day Commemoration Speech Given to the Indianapolis Australian Society Indianapolis, Indiana April 29, 2006
http://homepage.mac.com/dmhart/Teaching/AnzacDay2006/index.html
The Turks at Gallipoli were led by the founder of modern Turkey. One of the first things he did was to outlaw Muslim dress etc and he was the founder of a secularist state. Muslims can gain no satisfaction over what happened at Gallipoli. In fact the Turks were considered an honourable enemy and in recent years the RSL has even approved their marching at Anzac parades.
By their standards, they already have.
- John
Carolyn
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