Muslim radicals in Britain deliver 'holy war' warning

Agence France-Presse | 8/14/02

[kattracks]

Radical Islamic leaders in Britain have issued what a British newspaper described as a thinly veiled threat that the US and Britain may face terrorist attacks similar to those of September 11 if they go to war against Iraq.

Sheikh Omar Bakri Muhammad, a preacher from north London, told Wednesday's Daily Telegraph he and other radicals would issue a religious edict telling Muslims how to respond to the "evil" of an attack on the regime of Iraqi president Saddam Hussein.

There is growing speculation that US President George W. Bush is considering military action to overthrow Saddam, accused by Washington of developing weapons of mass destruction and providing safe haven to terrorists.

"I believe September 11 was a direct response to the evil American policy in the Muslim world," said Omar Bakri. "We do not want another event like this in the West.

"If there is an attack by the British government against Muslims abroad, then Muslims abroad have the right to retaliate and defend themselves.

"We are giving sincere advice to the British government and the British public so they understand the consequences of playing with fire."

Britain is America's closest military ally, and Washington is expected to call on London's help in any US-led attack on Iraq.

The Telegraph said Bakri was due to give a press conference Thursday along with several other radicals, some of whom have been accused of links with Osama bin Laden, accused of masterminding the September 11 suicide airliner attacks on New York and Washington, and with his al-Qaeda network.

A press release announcing the meeting at a London hotel said they would "give the uncompromising Islamic stance on the US crusade against Muslims in general and Iraq in particular", according to the Telegraph.

The press handout described Saddam as the "child of Satan", but any Western attempt to remove him by force was regarded as a new aggression against Muslims.

"If the US and UK continue to play with fire there can only be one consequence, which is for them to burn their hands and to choke on the smoke (September 11 being an example)."

Bakri told the Telegraph that Muslims in Britain, under a "covenant" to respect British laws, were not permitted to carry out terrorist attacks.

But by his interpretation of Islam, "Muslims abroad" would not have to respect such restrictions, and would be allowed to use any means to retaliate, according to the Telegraph.

Muhammad al-Masari, a Saudi opposition leader living in exile in London, told the paper that even without a war in Iraq, Muslims abroad would already be justified in carrying out attacks against America or Britain.

"On a religious and moral basis, it was settled long ago. Retaliation is justified by the embargo against Iraq and the destruction of the Iraqi civilian infrastructure.

"If there is a further attack against Iraq, it will become even more evident."

[ImpBill]

I know these whack-O's have connections here in the United States. When is the west going to realize the Islam is not a "peaceful" religion but a philosophy bent upon World domination or destruction. What type of attack will we have to endure before we quit pussy-footing around the issue and to take out every Islamic state that exsists? Kill em all!!!

[thoughtomator]

Clue for the clueless:

If you screw with us we will kill you and conquer the country that you came from

[BlueLancer]

200 years from now, I want their children's children's children's children to cower and cringe in fear whenever they hear the sounds of jet engines overhead because their legends tell of fire from the sky.

I want them to hide in dark caves and holes in the earth, shivering with terror whenever they hear the roar of diesel engines because the tales of their ancestors talk about metal monsters crawling over the earth, spitting death and destruction.

I want their mothers to be able to admonish them with "If you don't behave, the Pale Destroyers will come for you", and that will be enough to reduce them to quivering obesience.

I want the annihilation to be so complete that their mythology will tell them of the day of judgment when the stern gods from across the sea .. the powerful 'Mericans .. destroyed their forefathers' wickedness.
Kill them all ... nits make lice.
(COL Chivington, Sand Creek)

[germanicus]

Sheikh Omar Bakri Muhammad, a preacher from north London, told Wednesday's Daily Telegraph he and other radicals would issue a religious edict telling Muslims how to respond to the "evil" of an attack on the regime of Iraqi president Saddam Hussein

When are we supposed to have these assasination squads up and running?

[dennisw]

These wack-a-doodle-dos just can't resist openong their foul breathed big mouths.

Hey look ma! I'm live in Britain and am gonna issue a fatwa just like the big boys in Iran do! It's all about me mom.

Me and Mohammed and the Koran! Alahu Akbar!!!

[Aaron_A]

I know these whack-O's have connections here in the United States.

CAIR and related shell organizations.

[tomahawk]

The sooner the Brits excise this jihadist scourge from their country the better. Otherwise, they will be held hostage by the death cult fanatics.

[Stentor]

This dog needs a short leash and a muzzle.

[American in Israel]

Seems Britain has a few traitors in their midst. Time for a bit o housecleaning.

[nina0113]

Are they really planning to give the English an excuse? I guess the English schools don't teach much history either. They need to read about English retaliation in India after the Sepoy Mutiny (1857).

[Savage Beast]

These Satan-worshipping Muslims have made a pact with the devil and expect him to lead them to glory! What a bunch fools! He'll roast them in the hottest part of hell. To make a pact with the devil and expect grace and mercy is the ultimate naivete.

[Savage Beast]

Islam should be outlawed in the Western democracies, just as Naziism and communism have been outlawed in some, as a subversive organization intent on overthrowing legitimate constitutional government, the fact that it may also be considered a religion notwithstanding. The Western nations face two choices: (1) outlaw Islam and halt Muslim immigration or (2) prepare to convert to Islamic theocracies with the Koran as the constitution and the sharia as law.

[esopman]

"The press handout described Saddam as the 'child of Satan', but any Western attempt to remove him by force was regarded as a new aggression against Muslims."

Umm, OK. Help me out here. Saddam is the offspring of Satan. If we attack Saddam, we are attacking one of Satan's own. And this will be regarded as an attack against Muslims.

So Muslims are .....? Quod Erat Demonstrandum.

Blessings on Freepers Everywhere.

[anatolfz]

That reminds me: James Cagney in White Heat(?). "Look at me Ma! On top a the world!" [about to be engulfed by flames]. Good movie.

[neutrino]

I like your post #4!

[TLBSHOW]

Islam is a fake religion

Islam is our enemy what is so hard to understand?

We will have to destroy Islam before we ever have peace again.

[Windsong]

"They need to read about English retaliation in India after the Sepoy Mutiny (1857)."

Link perhaps? :)