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Muslim mayor of second largest Dutch city says he’s a Salafist
Voice of Europe ^ | 12/27/17

Posted on 12/27/2017 4:15:32 PM PST by DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis

The mayor of Rotterdam, Ahmed Aboutaleb, shocked some of the listeners of his radio interview with Dutch broadcaster NPO.

Aboutaleb discussed several things but caused commotion when he said that he sometimes considers himself a jihadist and that “every Muslim is a bit of a Salafist”. The mayor said: “A Muslim who’s a Salafist wants to look like the Prophet.” When the interviewer asks: “So according to that definition you’re a Salafist as well?” The mayor answers with “Yes… all Muslims are for a small part Salafist”

He added: “Salafists can also be found among Christians, if you approach it linguistically. Salaf is a progenitor, and a Salafist is someone who wants to look like his progenitor. For example, a Muslim who wants to look like Mohammed. In Christianity you also have people who want to look like Christ in their actions. Every Muslim is a bit of a Salafist”.

About jihad Aboutaleb said: “I get up every day at 7 o’clock to do good for a city in the Netherlands. That is the jihad in its purest form.” He added there are several forms of jihad, “of which the armed struggle is only one form”.

The interview caused major uproar on social media with hundreds of people who were worried about his statements. Dutch politician Geert Wilders of the Freedom Party said: "The Moroccan mayor of Rotterdam Ahmed Aboutaleb calls himself a salafist. A salafist as a mayor of the 2nd biggest city of The Netherlands is a total disgrace and a threat. He should be removed from office immediately."

Salafism is described as an ultra-conservative reform branch or movement within Sunni Islam. It advocated a return to the traditions of the Salaf, who are the first three generations of scholars after the Prophet Muhammad.

In Europe it is linked to multiple terrorist attacks and as the number of Salafists is growing in several countries, it is now seen as a serious threat for democracy and public safety.


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs
KEYWORDS: islam; muslimmayor; netherlands; rotterdam

1 posted on 12/27/2017 4:15:32 PM PST by DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis
Before you say "Well it is their fault for voting for him"....

Just want to say that over there, mayors aren't elected, they are appointed. :-(

2 posted on 12/27/2017 4:16:26 PM PST by DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis

Insane


3 posted on 12/27/2017 4:19:05 PM PST by butlerweave
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis

Why shouldn’t he admit it? They won’t do a damn thing about it. The Dutch just spent a whole week bashing our US ambassador for stating the fact that there are no go zones in Holland. They’re totally detached from reality, and lambs for their future slaughter.


4 posted on 12/27/2017 4:21:26 PM PST by montag813
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis

Oddly, Dutch women AND men have vaginas.

Enjoy submission you silly fags.

Every day they are less sure about the last, until their uncle is slashed under Sharia and the family receives an explanation why it was necessary.

Then it is too late.

Nice job Dutch girly men.

“Box Cutter. Box Cutter” No. 1 on the Dutch Top 40.


5 posted on 12/27/2017 4:22:52 PM PST by Eddie01
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis

At least the Dutch love the environment.

That’s super duper important.


6 posted on 12/27/2017 4:24:29 PM PST by Eddie01
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To: Eddie01

Pussy Hats for every dutch boy.


7 posted on 12/27/2017 4:45:01 PM PST by Uncle Miltie (CW II: One side has over 8 TRILLION bullets and the other side can't decide which bathroom to use.)
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis

Let’s be absolutely clear about what he really, really implies, if is not outright saying: This Salafism is about having actions that are like someone, their actions and not their physical appearance.

Christ’s actions and Mohammad’s actions were VERY different!

A Christian who seeks to emulate Christ ... that’s a good thing.

A Muslim who seeks to emulate Mohammad ... that’s a very bad thing!

Christ is completely unlike Mohammad. Mohammad, who labored under a spirit of Antichrist, is completely unlike Christ. They are mutually incomparable.

If you emulate Christ you WILL NOT emulate Mohammad. If you emulate Mohammad you do not know Christ.

Now one small positive to take away from this guy’s statement is that, people generally making poor disciples, a lot of Muslims aren’t “good disciples” of Mohammad ... they aren’t doing the things he did nor are they disciples like those who knew Mohammad who DID the things Mohammad did and like Mohammad waged endless Jihad wherever and to whatever extent they were able.

But even that “small positive” is moderated by the simple fact that on any given day any given Muslim may suddenly decide to become a lot Salafist and mayhem ensues as a consequence.


8 posted on 12/27/2017 4:48:15 PM PST by Rurudyne (Standup Philosopher)
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To: Eddie01
"Oddly, Dutch women AND men have vaginas."

"Enjoy submission you silly fags."

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9 posted on 12/27/2017 4:48:22 PM PST by blam
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis

islamic europestan


10 posted on 12/27/2017 4:48:46 PM PST by onedoug
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis

...A Muslim who’s a Salafist wants to look like the Prophet...

Actually they are strict Sharia adherents and want the world to practice this satanic religion as done in 700 AD.


11 posted on 12/27/2017 4:49:08 PM PST by Sasparilla ( I'm Not Tired of Winning.)
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis

Every Muslim is a bit of a Salafist”.

Be aware of those who dye their beards a dull red. Most fanatical of the fanatics.


12 posted on 12/27/2017 4:50:03 PM PST by Ruy Dias de Bivar
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis

“The mayor of Rotterdam, Ahmed Aboutaleb...”

Insane liberalism. How beautiful. The name says it all...you don’t need to read any further.


13 posted on 12/27/2017 4:53:16 PM PST by EagleUSA
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To: blam

oh my.


14 posted on 12/27/2017 5:42:58 PM PST by Eddie01
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To: montag813

Sad but true.


15 posted on 12/27/2017 6:05:31 PM PST by Eagles6
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis
The mayor of Rotterdam, Ahmed Aboutaleb

That alone speaks volumes.

16 posted on 12/27/2017 6:31:21 PM PST by AndyJackson
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To: EagleUSA
Great minds....

It is amazing to me how many articles are floating around where the key point, missed entirely by the author, is contained in a word, often a single adjective or adverb, or a short phrase, like this.

17 posted on 12/27/2017 6:33:18 PM PST by AndyJackson
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis

Rhymes with Satanist.


18 posted on 12/27/2017 7:11:20 PM PST by rfp1234 (I have already previewed this composition.)
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To: blam

Those ridiculous don’t even look the part, at least like none that I have ever seen.


19 posted on 12/27/2017 7:20:09 PM PST by semaj (Audentes fortuna juvat: Fortune favors the bold. Be Bold FRiends.)
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