The United States of Allah & Muqtedar Khan : American Islamists recruit Muslim voters with the message : "We are this Nation"

Mrs. Clinton's aides are currently busy returning the checks they have received from the Muslims of New York. Mrs. Clinton's campaign has decided that it will return the fifty thousand dollars it has received because Mrs. Clinton does not approve of Dr. Agha Saeed's views about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Dr. Saeed teaches political science at the University of California, Berkeley and is the president of the American Muslim Alliance, which has been supporting Hillary Clinton's campaign for the Senate. This turn around has come after some Jewish groups in New York pointed out to Mrs. Clinton that Dr. Saeed not only opposes Israeli occupation of Palestine but also does not condemn use of violence by Palestinians in their struggle for a homeland. The Republican candidate Ricky Lazio has accused Mrs. Clinton of taking "blood money" from Muslims.

This is a curious turnaround since Mrs. Clinton herself has said publicly that Palestinians deserve an independent state. Now she will not take money from those who hold the same view. She cannot be opposed to violence per se, for she has not said a single word about the use of excessive force by Israelis that has killed over 130 Palestinians, including 40 children, in the last five weeks alone. Such turnarounds are perplexing only when one labors under the false assumptions that Mrs. Clinton is a politician of integrity. Strip of her character and political integrity and imagine her as a political opportunist who does what it takes to win, and voila you begin to understand the Machiavellian impulse behind her rejection of Muslim support.

There are over three and half million American Jews in New York, nearly as many as in Israel. No one can hope to win in New York without their money and their votes. There are barely 250,000 Muslim voters in New York. The math suggests that any sympathy Mrs. Clinton may have for Palestine's children must be killed like they were, if she has to win this senate race. Like her opponent, she is trying his best to appease the Jewish vote. At this moment she cannot afford to take risks by taking principled stances. Muslims, needless to say, are deeply frustrated and saddened by this development. Just as the Palestinians trusted President Clinton for seven years, the Muslims of New York too supported and trusted Hillary Clinton in this campaign, only to be rebuffed, insulted and made to feel as if they do not belong.

But Muslims of New York and the US in general need not despair. The lack of moral spine in American politicians will eventually work for them sooner than later. There are already six million Muslims in America and Islam is by far the fastest growing religion in the US. At the present rate of growth there will be over 25 million Muslims in the US by the year 2025.

Muslims have already overcome their moral inhibitions about bribing politicians (called campaign finance in the US). Soon they will not only be able to out-vote, but also out- bid the Jewish and most other ethnic lobbies.

Once Walter Mondale had refused to take money from Arab Americans. Today George Bush welcomes them with open arms and open wallets. On 26th October, Bush had no qualms standing next to "hijab" wearing Muslim women in front of network cameras while addressing a rally in Toledo. In this campaign, Muslim dollars and Muslim votes are working for him. All Muslim political action groups have already endorsed George Bush, including the one headed by Dr. Agha Saeed. They might very well make the decisive difference in this close presidential race. American Muslim must now allow this singular episode to undermine their political fervor.

This episode, if anything, underscores the importance of Muslim participation in American politics. We have to increase our numbers and also make inroads into the establishment. More and more Muslims must join the major parties and younger Muslims must seek careers in the media. Things change much faster in the age of the Internet. Political realignments happen overnight. Six years from now, If Mrs. Clinton runs again for the senate, it is likely she will be campaigning on a platform that will include a promise to open new schools in Ramallah and Palestinian Jerusalem.

Dr. Muqtedar Khan is a professor at Adrian College in Michigan. He is a regular contributor to iviews.com.

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MIM: Muqtedar Khan is among the militant Islamists who uses Ijtihad as an euphemism for Jihad.

Itjihad is 'all the rage' among Muslim academics who pretend to be a moderates so they can "play both sides of the fence" as practicing Muslims who can indulge their Islamism and spout disingenuous rhetoric that Islamic values are inherently American.

Some Muslims even go so far as to refer to themselves as "Native American Muslims" and some have even tried to prove that inscriptions on petroglyphs from in the American West revealed the name of Allah (!) . http://www.themodernreligion.com/ht/before-columbus.html

In 1993 a group of Muslims ,among them the editor of The American Muslim American (TAM) held "A Great Pow Wow- American Muslims Come of Age":

The goal of the first North American Muslim Pow-Wow, she (Sheila Musaji TAM editor) said, was to bring together Muslims who are rooted in the soil of North America. The term "Pow-Wow" was chosen because this originally Algonquin word referred to the gatherings of the tribes across the Great Plains to strengthen their spiritual power as a great federation of peoples and to make decisions by mutual consultation on shaping their own future. .."

"...The Director of Dar al Islam and host of the Pow-Wow, Hakim Archuletta, modestly has stated that the pow-wow was inevitable because events directed by Allah outstrip human agendas. The growth of Islam in America as a source of wisdom to help Americans revive the best of America's heritage was not deliberately planned. But ancient Hopi prophecies state that a great white people will come from the East and bring great tribulations, but that the wisdom of the People will save them from themselves. The Pow-Wow, according to Sidi Hakim, represents at least the "possibility of this happening..."
http://theamericanmuslim.org/2004jul_comments.php?id=506_0_28_0_C

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Khan's own writing assures Muslims that they will soon be able to take over America politically and he mulls over the best way for them to accomplish this as a religous duty .

The fact that he was a frequent contributor to the ' iviews' , and his crude anti semitism, which is the anti thesis of democracy, are more proof of his Islamism.

In the case of 'American Muslims', the cover of Khan's most recent book speaks volumes,,,

Dr. Muqtedar Khan is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Adrian College in Michigan. He is a Visiting Fellow at Brookings Institution and a Fellow of the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding.

He earned his Ph.D. in International Relations, Political Philosophy, and Islamic Political Thought, from Georgetown University in May 2000.

For a comprehensive resume click here: Resume

http://www.ijtihad.org/American-Muslim-Votes.htm

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In 2004 Muqtedar Khan published an article which asked the question : Muslim Voters: To Block Vote or Not?" see above :

One of the contributors he thanks for help in the article was none other then Kamran Bokhari - spokesman for Al Muhajiroun in North America. Al Muhajiroun is currently organising 'celebrations' of the 9/11 attacks which they call " A Towering Day in History" and refer to the hijackers "As the Magnificent 19". Kamran Bokhari parlayed his career as militant Islamist into that of Stratfor geo political intelligence analyst. Bokhari is currently employed by George Friedman the CEO of Strafor Inc. which is billed as a "quasi private CIA".

ISPU POLICY BRIEF #5

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS 2004:
What Should American Muslims Do?

M. A. Muqtedar Khan Ph.D.

END NOTES
[i] I am grateful to Fareed Senzai of Oxford University, Mir Ali Raza of William Paterson University, and Dilnawaz Siddiqui of the Association of Muslim Social Scientists, Kamran Bokhari of Stratfor.com and Zahid Bukhari of ICNA and Saeed Khan of ISPU for their insights in preparing this Policy Brief. While the document has definitely benefited from their suggestions, for its weaknesses and for its politics, I take full responsibility. I also want to use this opportunity to congratulate ISPU for helping expand the American discourse and for giving platform for multiple voices

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MIM :Muqtedar Khan with Kamran Bokhari in October 2004. Bokhari is the North American spokesman for the group Al Muhajiroun, which had a picture of the Capitol building in flames on their now defunct website. (left) Anas Malik, (middle) Kamran Bokhari (right) Muqtedar Khan

Muqtedar Khan Outside the Grand Mosque in Mecca

http://www.ijtihad.org/globalog.htm

Recent articles on the upcoming US elections which show that Muslims believe "We are this nation"...-

American Muslims open biggest meeting of year


ASSOCIATED PRESS

ROSEMONT, Ill. - American Muslims opened their largest annual gathering Friday, emphasizing the importance of voting as the Muslim community struggles for political recognition.

More than 30,000 people were expected to attend the three-day meeting organized by the Islamic Society of North America, an umbrella association representing Muslim groups and mosques nationwide.

Voter registration booths will be set up, and American Muslims who have been elected to public office will discuss their campaigns. Two sessions have been dedicated to getting out the vote.

"We are this nation," said Kareem Irfan, chairman of the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago.

The conference is the third for the Islamic Society since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

See: www.isna.net

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http://www.isna.net/news/miniheadlines.asp?dismode=article&artid=387

A key theme is to encourage Muslims to step up their involvement in American society, including politics.

Muslim-Americans were well-represented at both national political conventions this summer, including having Muslims offer blessings at each convention.

A few years ago, some Muslims were uncomfortable taking stances or becoming active in politics -- partly because they may have come from countries with little tradition of political involvement.

"There was a time when Muslims had reservations, they didn't want to get involved," Syeed said. "Now Muslims at every level of society have worked to build connections."

Changes include having more Muslim-Americans run for and win election to political office, and having more Muslims register to vote. Registration booths will be open at the conference.

"We are this nation," said Kareem Irfan, chairman of the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago. "It's been gratifying to note Muslim Americans are in positions to bring about political change."

That doesn't mean leaders of the group will be making endorsements. "The community is mature enough to decide for themselves what change is necessary," Irfan said.

Hadia Mubarak, a Georgetown University student who heads the national Muslim Student Association, thinks younger Muslims are becoming much more politically active. The rise in Muslim voting could play a critical role in several key states, including Florida, in the coming presidential election.

"I have no doubt we can swing the election in close states," she said.

Violent images

The conference opened amid international news that a siege at a Russian school -- apparently by Chechen rebels -- killed hundreds. The hostage-takers had been demanding independence for Chechnya, where Muslim fighters have been battling Russian forces since the early 1990s.

Conference leaders, though, said they think most Americans understand that Islam is a peaceful religion that eschews violence.

"My religious beliefs don't condone any use of force to achieve political ends," Mubarak said.

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http://www.masnet.org/news.asp?id=1619

Excerpt from :" American Muslim Taskforce on the Verge of Endorsing a Presidential Candidate"

By Hannah Abdullah

ROSEMONT (Masnet) - As the Islamic Society of North America wrapped up its annual convention in Rosemont, Illinois today, Muslim leaders who gathered here from around the U.S. say they are still deliberating who they will endorse for President this election.

The American Muslim Taskforce, an umbrella organization representing eight Muslim American groups, met over the Labor Day weekend in an attempt to decide whether to endorse one of the three candidates.

While a decision will not be made for at least another month, the Muslim leadership heavily promoted voter participation. Political activists say the stakes have never been higher for America's estimated 7 million Muslims and 3.5 million Arabs.

"We have to demand justice," said Mahdi Bray, head of the Muslim American Society Freedom Foundation, as the convention wound down Sunday night. "We have to stand up to this government and say, `What you're doing is wrong.'"

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MIM:

Political correctness run amok.

The American House of Representatives 2 months after 9/11.

A foretaste of the United States of Allah.

Imam Yahya Hindi gives the opening prayer in the House of Representatives, November 15, 2001, the last day the House was in session before Ramadan. House Speaker Dennis Hastert listens with bowed head. (Associated Press)

http://usinfo.state.gov/products/pubs/muslimlife/offical1.htm

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