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Luton Muslims website offers 'poetry' by jailed terrorist Babar Ahmad - while essays warn "Islam is under attack by unbelievers"
August 7, 2005
MIM: Measures proposed for a government crackdown on radical Islamist activity would entail shutting most the mosques and Islamic institutions in Luton - starting with the community website promoting Jihad.
The articles and information on the Luton Muslim website look like it could be the new Al Muhajroun or Hizb ut Tahrir info board but is actually the main community site. The extremist content of the website reflects provides a look into the extent of the problem the authorities will have to crack down on radical Islam and how it means virtually shutting down all the Muslim institutions in the community. The situation in Luton (which is an Al Muhajrioun center) shows how firmly entrenched radical Islam is in Muslim life in Britain. Judging by the contents of this Luton website any crackdown and closures of Muslim institutions could spark major riots (a misnamed 'race war') which is why the government may be too afraid to do anything. The Luton Muslim website shows that is already part of the United Khalifate instead of the United Kingdom.
In another example of the UK's suicidal policies towards Islamists it is likely that website is tax exempt and that many of the activities are funded by government subsidies. The Luton Muslim website advertises the local Muslim Boy Scouts and other Muslims 'kids activities' on their events page together with Islamist conferences like one from Al Azhar Institute . The venues are public and muncipal premises,such as schools, libraries and universities, which also reveals how the UK government is actively aiding and abetting the spread of radical Islam. The proposed anti terrorism crackdown which is supposed to allow for closing of 'bookshops and places of worship' which incite terrorism must also allow for local governments to refuse the use of public institutions for Islamist gatherings that promote the radical Islamist agenda.
Note that the listing under 'Luton Library shows a Muslim Prayer room on the third floor' under facilities. (Luton is the home of Denbigh High which is Shabina Begum's school - the Muslim teenager who received international attention after she took her predominently Muslim school to court, on the grounds that she was forbidden from wearing a burqa like robe called a Jilbab.
The article below (or click this url) shows that all of the Muslim activities are being held in venues like public schools and municipal premises. http://www.lutonmuslims.co.uk/events.htm
The site has a web page in support of terrorists like Babar Ahmed called "The UK campaign against criminalising communities" seems like an ironic reference to Luton's Muslims .http://www.lutonmuslims.co.uk/justice.htm
MIM: An article on the homepage of the Luton Muslims website reflects their Islamo facist 'mission statement' which says that the only civilisation is Islam and that anyone who doesn't accept Allah's religion must die.
"...In face of the attacks on Islam by the disbelievers, some Muslims turn to the defensive with an inner feeling of defeat as they try to show that the Islamic values are no different from the western ones..."
"...Civilization starts with the correct belief and faith. The material aspects of civilization will come later as a by-product. On the other hand, the disbeliever, no matter how materially advanced he might be, is an uncivilized person and bears in his soul the germs of his own destruction. This is why you should take pride in your religion. This is why you should take pride in Islam..."
"...Allah has sent us to His creatures with His religion. Whoever accepts it, we accept from him and whoever refuses, we fight him until we get the Promise of Allah?" "And what is His Promise?" asked Rostom. "Paradise for those who die and victory for those who survive" answered Rabi`e. Rostom said: "Can you delay this matter until we think about it?" Rabi`e answered: "Yes. How many days you need, one or two?" Rostom said: "More. Until I write to my people." Rabi`e said: "We can't. Our Prophet does not authorize us to delay our enemies more than three days. So make up your mind..."
Take pride in Islam
In face of the attacks on Islam by the disbelievers, some Muslims turn to the defensive with an inner feeling of defeat as they try to show that the Islamic values are no different from the western ones. If they are told that the Islamic political system is dictatorial, they respond by trying to show it is democratic. If they are told that Islam spread with Jihad, they respond that Muslims fought only to defend themselves when attacked. If they are told that there is a problem with the status of women in Islam, they try to prove that Islam allows polygamy only under strict conditions which most men do not fulfill and hence they conclude it is virtually not allowed! Such apologetic attitudes should be put behind. Islam is a way of life given to us by Allah, it cannot be put on the same level as other man-made ideologies or corrupted revelations. Muslims should have enough confidence in themselves to go on the offensive rather than stay on the defensive like an accused person.
When Quraysh accused the Muslims of violating the sanctity of the sacred months on the occasion of the fight between the Muslim brigade of Abdullah bin Jahsh and the disbelievers, Allah(SWT) revealed: "They ask you concerning fighting in the Sacred Months (these are the 1st, 7th, 11th and 12th months of the Islamic calendar). Say: ‘Fighting therein is a great transgression but a greater transgression in the Sight of Allah is to prevent mankind from following the Way of Allah, to disbelieve in Him, to prevent access to al-Masjid al-Haram (Makkah), and to drive out its inhabitants, and polytheism is worse than killing. And they will never cease fighting you until they turn you back from your religion if they can. And whosoever of you turns back from his religion and dies as a disbeliever, then his deeds will be lost in this life and in the Hereafter, and they will be the dwellers of the Fire. They will abide therein forever." (Qur'an 2:217) This is how the Qur'an argues with the disbelievers. The Qur'an starts by attacking them on their greatest crime: their disbelief in Allah and their association of partners with Him. One should not present a false interpretation of our religion for the purpose of pleasing the disbelievers.
Some Muslims try to hide their Islamic identity for fear of being labeled as "fundamentalist". Men are shaving their beard and women are trying to make their hijab look like the latest fall fashion. If presented with food or drink that is haram, they say we are full at the moment, or they say we do not like the particular food. Only few say that they cannot eat it because it is unlawful in Islam. This is not the way of the companions of the Prophet, sallallahu `alaihi wa sallam, behaved. When the companions accepted Islam, they became proud of it and felt that all other ideologies and ways of life are inferior to what has been revealed to them from above seven heavens.
In the battle between the Muslims and the Persians, Rostom, the leader of the Persian army, asked to negotiate with the Muslims. Sa`d ibn Abi Waqqas, the Muslim leader in that battle, sent a group of companions among which was Rabi`e ibn Amir. The Persian leader prepared a magnificent reception in order to impress those "Bedouins" and weaken their position. The Persians asked Rabi`e to enter without his arms. HE refused and entered with his arms and his horse and tied his horse next to Rostom. Rstom asked: "What brings you?" Rabi`e said: "Allah has sent us to convert mankind from the worship of people to the worship of Allah and from the narrowness of this life to its wideness and from the oppression of the religions to the justice of Islam. Allah has sent us to His creatures with His religion. Whoever accepts it, we accept from him and whoever refuses, we fight him until we get the Promise of Allah?" "And what is His Promise?" asked Rostom. "Paradise for those who die and victory for those who survive" answered Rabi`e. Rostom said: "Can you delay this matter until we think about it?" Rabi`e answered: "Yes. How many days you need, one or two?" Rostom said: "More. Until I write to my people." Rabi`e said: "We can't. Our Prophet does not authorize us to delay our enemies more than three days. So make up your mind."
This companion came from a society which was materially far behind the Persian empire. Nevertheless he had in himself the seed of Truth and righteousness that allowed him not to be distracted or impressed with the glamour surrounding the Disbelievers. Civilization starts with the correct belief and faith. The material aspects of civilization will come later as a by-product. On the other hand, the disbeliever, no matter how materially advanced he might be, is an uncivilized person and bears in his soul the germs of his own destruction. This is why you should take pride in your religion. This is why you should take pride in Islam.
Source: Extract from Al-Jumuah magazine
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MIM: The cultural offerings on the Luton Muslim website contains poems and letters by Muslims jailed on terrorism charges, including a poem and letters from Babar Ahmad, who was accused of inciting murder of US soldiers and encouraging Muslims to train for Jihad :
"... BRITISH computer expert ran websites raising cash and recruiting fighters for the Taleban and the Chechen Mujahidin, an extradition hearing was told yesterday.
Babar Ahmad allegedly operated websites in the United States that revealed links to Shamil Basayev, the Chechen leader behind the Beslan school attack. There was also advice on smuggling cash to the Taleban, and Muslims were urged to take arms training for a jihad.
Mr Ahmad, 30, of Tooting, South London, is fighting extradition on five charges stretching from 1997 to 2004 alleging that he used websites to incite the murder of US servicemen in Afghanistan and elsewhere..." http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,4484-1509043,00.html (see complete article below).
MIM:Given that the US and UK are 'angry' with Ahmad and it would be a safe bet to assume that the one who Babar doesn't think is angry with him must be none other then Allah.
As long as you are not angry with me then I do not care
In Lam Takun Ghaadiban Annee Falaa Ubaalee) A poem by British political prisoner, Babar Ahmad
As long as You are not angry with me then I do not care For me is the model of Musab bin Umayr The best dressed man in the city But that was for him a state of pity Until there came to him the Message All did he leave of his privilege For the sake of Allah and His Beloved
As long as You are not angry with me then I do not care For I think of Bilal when his chest was bare On the burning sand did they make him lie Until he thought he was going to die They crushed him with rocks in the blazing sun And begged him to reject the Almighty One But never did he give in to the wicked
As long as You are not angry with me then I do not care I remember Khabbaab when they pulled his hair In the blacksmiths of his evil mistress With burning rods did she cause him distress She twisted his neck and burnt his skin Until his fat dripped into a tin But he remained firm to his belief as long as he lived
As long as You are not angry with me then I do not care For I picture Khubaib when he was there Tied and bound to an immovable tree With no chance of him being free Their spears and arrows did they fling Yet grapes to him did his Lord bring Until his noble soul was lifted
As long as You are not angry with me then I do not care I think of Yasir, Sumaiyah and their heir Even when placed on sizzling ember None but their Lord did they remember Patience you all when paying this price Indeed your abode is Paradise As a reward for all that you did.
As long as You are not angry with me, then I do not care My example is Your Beloved when struck from the rear By the sticks and stones of Taif's crowd Yet he did cry in a voice so loud: "O Lord! Forgive my people for they do not know," And even thought I am feeling so low... As long as You are not angry with me, then I do not care.
MIM: The events page on the Luton Muslims website combines radical Islamist conferences and kids activities which include scouting. Note the the local (public) library boasts a Muslim prayer room on the third floor.
If you would like further information on any of the above events or to advertise further events or programs on this site please email [email protected] with details of time, venue and contact details
Past Events FIQH Weekend
MCLU Community Meeting Conference: Time for Justice
Al-Azhar Institute in association with The Open School for Arabic & Islamic Studies presents
DAY & NIGHT OF A BELIEVER A day study course for brothers and sisters Shaykh Awadallah Al-Azhari
Date: Saturday 6th August 2005 9:30am - 7:15pm Venue: Centre for Youth & Community Devt. (CYCD) 94-106 Leagrave Road (Opposite Khidmat) Luton LU4 8HZ Fees: £5 (covers cost of materials and lunch)
Rules of hijab & segregation apply. No creche facilities available.
To reserve your place please email [email protected] before 3rd August
Contact : 07967 151442
Seeking the Pleasure of Allah SATURDAY HALAQA
Date: Fortnightly from Saturday 30th July 2005 Time: 5:45 -8:00 pm Venue: CYCD 94-106 Leagrave Road Luton LU4 8HZ
For more information please contact: Tel: 07946 417916
Open to Brothers & Sisters with complete segregation
Al-Azhar Institute & Salford University Islamic Society In association with The Open School for Arabic and Islamic Studies (OSAIS) presents:
ILM AL-TAJWEED - Intensive week study course The Science of reciting the Noble Quran
For adult seekers of knowledge - brothers & sisters
Senior Tutor : Prof. Sheikh Awadalla Al-Azhari
Date: Saturday 22nd - Sunday 30th Rajab 1426H 27th August - 4th September 2005 Study hours: 10.00 am - 7.00 pm Location: Salford University Mosque Newton Annex Building Salford University, Manchester
Terror suspect 'ran jihad web network' from South London By Stewart Tendler, Crime Correspondent
A BRITISH computer expert ran websites raising cash and recruiting fighters for the Taleban and the Chechen Mujahidin, an extradition hearing was told yesterday.
Babar Ahmad allegedly operated websites in the United States that revealed links to Shamil Basayev, the Chechen leader behind the Beslan school attack. There was also advice on smuggling cash to the Taleban, and Muslims were urged to take arms training for a jihad.
Mr Ahmad, 30, of Tooting, South London, is fighting extradition on five charges stretching from 1997 to 2004 alleging that he used websites to incite the murder of US servicemen in Afghanistan and elsewhere.
At the start of a two-day hearing, John Hardy, for the US Government, said that the websites "sought and invited and solicited contributions to terrorist causes in Afghanistan and Chechnya".
The material inciting murder in both the countries and elsewhere was "established, operated and maintained by this defendant", he told Tim Workman, the senior district judge at Bow Street Magistrates' Court. Muslims were told that "military training is an Islamic obligation, not an option" and it was suggested that they should get hold of weapons such as AK47s.
One of the websites, named after the spiritual teacher of Osama bin Laden, announced that it had been set up "to propagate the cause of jihad among Muslims who are sitting down ignorant", Mr Hardy said.
The website said that the best way to help would be to "go to the lands of jihad" to fight. The website included a disclaimer suggesting that there was no suggestion of promoting illegal action. Mr Hardy said that this was "manifest nonsense".
Potential militants were told that they should read US military manuals and the memoirs of British soldiers, take martial arts training and learn knife fighting. Recruits were urged to be discreet and advised to make contact with veteran fighters who had come home.
Website readers were also told: "The most important thing a Muslim can do in the West is raise money."
Edward Fitzgerald, QC, for Mr Ahmad, asked the court to consider whether the Act allowing extradition was at odds with an extradition treaty signed in 1972. The treaty requires prima facie evidence but the Act under which Mr Ahmad faces extradition does not. Mr Fitzgerald said that the definition of terrorism as "an act of violence for political ends" was far too broad. On that basis he said: "One would say President Bush was a terrorist. He is constantly concerned in violence with political ends."
Looking at the charges, Mr Fitzgerald said that the Taleban were the de facto Government in Afghanistan, and Chechnya was invaded by the Russians despite a peace treaty in 1998. The Mujahidin were acting in self-defence.
Mr Fitzgerald said that there was also a danger that once in the United States Mr Ahmad could be held indefinitely without trial by the military. Legislation allows a president to sign an order designating a foreigner as an enemy combatant and send him to a military prison or a military tribunal.
Scores of protesters, including Martin Mubanga, the former Guantanamo Bay detainee, gathered in Bow Street to support Mr Ahmad.
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