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To: Clovis_Skeptic
Please go to this Google search to find out more than you ever wanted to know about this friendly group of Islamic Welcome Wagon fanatics, (Fugra, Google search link)

I'm out of here in a few minutes until tomorrow morning! Anyone who does not own a gun in California for family protection, had best go their local gun shop and start the paper process!

131 posted on 11/08/2001 1:40:11 PM PST by Grampa Dave
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To: Grampa Dave; Prodigal Daughter; ladyinred; christie
Please use GD's search engine to read more about this group.
156 posted on 11/08/2001 2:46:13 PM PST by Angelique
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To: Grampa Dave
I've been away for a bit. Just looked at the google search on Fugra , man lots of startling stuff:

Islamic Jihad and the United States

I am not familiar with this site, am guessing it is India related!

196 posted on 11/08/2001 6:43:35 PM PST by Ernest_at_the_Beach
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To: Grampa Dave
"Please go to this Google search to find out more than you ever wanted to know about this friendly group of Islamic Welcome Wagon fanatics, (Fugra, Google search link)"

From the very first link that query returned, "TERRORIST GROUP PROFILES" by the Naval Postgraduate School:

Jamaat ul-Fuqra

From: Patterns of Global Terrorism, 1999. United States Department of State, April 2000.
Comments on the content of the material should be sent to the U.S. Department of State

Description
Islamic sect that seeks to purify Islam through violence. Led by Pakistani cleric Shaykh Mubarik Ali Gilani, who established the organization in the early 1980s. Gilani now resides in Pakistan, but most cells are located in North America and the Caribbean. Members have purchased isolated rural compounds in North America to live communally, practice their faith, and insulate themselves from Western culture.

Activities
Fuqra members have attacked a variety of targets that they view as enemies of Islam, including Muslims they regard as heretics and Hindus. Attacks during the 1980s included assassinations and firebombings across the United States. Fuqra members in the United States have been convicted of crimes, including murder and fraud.

Strength
Unknown.

Location/Area of Operation
North America, Pakistan.

External Aid
None.

197 posted on 11/08/2001 6:47:48 PM PST by Don Joe
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