Crusaders Shattered, Byzantines Crushed
OK, here’s a long version of the Osama rant from earlier this week, and all I have to say is, that guy needs to get out of the cave. I think the reason al-Jazeera didn’t run the whole thing is they found it too embarrassing. MEMRI:
Oh people of Iraq, you have girded your loins and leapt into the thick of this terrible battle, without fear of its [horrendous] weapons. You have withstood the fighting and have braved the blows of the sword, as did your righteous and free forefathers, who preferred death over heresy, humiliation, and shame… You stood firm in the war against Bush and his rabble… The entire world looked on in awe, overjoyed and impressed to see the oppressive U.S. and its armies shattered by your blows, its battalions crushed by your attacks, and its regiments destroyed by your companies.
Uh … I don’t think so.
The thing that astonished people most was to see your heroes carrying our martyrdom operations… and sacrificing themselves… - young men who have not seen their twentieth year, yet whose swords are sharp and whose spears are strong…
I don’t know about you, but the thing that continues to astonish me is the utter pointless murderousness of suicide bombers and the masters who compel them to detonate themselves in the midst of neighborhoods where children are playing, markets where women are shopping. That and that they manage to harbor any notions of bravery, righteousness in the midst of executing so much cowardly mayhem. At longlast, they’ve managed to turn Iraq’s Sunni tribes against them, and they are being hounded from town to town, unable to attack, writing pathetic, desperate letters to the boss. The pointy-object analogy I’d draw, if I had to, is not the sharpest knife in the drawer.
Oh jihad fighters… the entire world is following your glorious victories. It knows that history has entered a new era of great changes, that the map of the region will be redrawn by the jihad fighters, and that the artificial borders laid down by the Crusaders will be obliterated. [Then] the state of truth and justice will be born - the great state of Islam that will stretch from ocean to ocean.
Yeah, good luck with that. His audience being jihadis, Osama rattles on at some length about the conspiracy of infidels to prevent Islamic states in Afghanistan, Sudan. Blah blah blah, Crusader invaders, blah blah blah, global heresy. Here’s another good part.
My brothers the jihad fighters in Iraq… you have performed, in an exemplary manner, one of the duties that few perform, namely the expulsion of an invading enemy.
I believe that duty remains somewhat unperformed, at least in any exemplary manner. He then gets into the admonishments and mea culpas, al-Jazeera’s selective reporting of which, without the fantasy lead-in, got the jihadophile satellite network in hot water with Jihad Inc. Because the last thing I want to is draw down the wrath of global jihadism upon my infidel head, I’ll run the whole thing:
… some of you have tarried in performing another glorious duty, namely [the duty of] uniting your ranks. Allah loves [those who unite], for it is said: ‘Surely Allah loves those who fight in His way in ranks as if they were a firm and compact wall [Koran 61:4].’ [It is also said:] ‘And hold fast by the covenant of Allah all together and be not disunited, and remember the favor of Allah on you when you were enemies, then He united your hearts so by His favor you became brethren [Koran 3:103].’ And Allah’s messenger said: ‘You must unite and guard yourselves against disunity, for the Devil closely accompanies the solitary individual, and is more distant from two, and he who wishes to enjoy Paradise must seek [unity]‘…
“My brothers the jihad commanders, the Muslims expect you to unite under one banner in order to make the truth become a reality… You must be thorough in observing this great commandment… Faithful men of knowledge and honor must make every effort to unite the ranks of the jihad fighters, and must never tire of following the path towards [unity]
There is a question on which I would like my brothers’ advice, specifically, the mistakes that are occurring among brothers. Allah said: ‘Lo! The noblest of you, in the sight of Allah, is the best in conduct [Koran 49:13],’ and the Prophet said, ‘The most honored people are those who fear Allah’… This is our standard: our faith in [the ability] of people to perform [the duty of] da’wa and jihad corresponds to the measure of their piety, and not to their family ties, lineage, or organizational affiliation… To err is part of human nature, and the Prophet said: ‘All men err, and the best of those who err are those who repent’… This is the way of the believers, while the sick of heart prey upon the weakness and mistakes of the jihad fighters, exaggerating [their significance], and frequently designating them as ‘the fruits of the jihad ritual’ [or calling them] ‘violence’ and ‘terrorism’ - Allah help them…
Jihad fighters are the sons of the [Islamic] nation, just like the pilgrims and worshippers. Like them, they are sometimes in the right, and sometimes in the wrong. Whoever is accused with an offense punishable by shari’a is put on trial, and there is no need for strife among the Muslims who follow the word of Allah and His Messenger. Any issue or dispute must be brought before Allah and His Messenger, for it is said: ‘If ye have a dispute concerning any matter, refer it to Allah and the Messenger if ye are [in truth] believers in Allah and the Last Day. That is better and more seemly in the end [Koran 4:59].’ Bringing disputes before Allah and His Messenger is a sign of faith, while avoiding this is a sign of heresy…
The religious scholars, the jihad commanders and the tribal sheikhs must make efforts to [arbitrate] between any two groups that are in dispute, and to judge their case according to the laws of Allah. The two groups, [on their part], must obey the [ruling] of the faithful and knowledgeable [arbiters]. But take care, and do not to seek rulings from judges and religious scholars of the [forces] of evil - particularly those of Saudi Arabia. [These scholars and judges] forbid the mujahideen to fight the army and police force of collaborators such as ‘Alawi, Al-Ja’fari and Al-Maliki, [1] even though they know that [these figures] have been, and still are, tools in the hands of the American occupation and that they help [the Americans] fight the Muslims, which is blatant apostasy…
Finally, I advise myself, the Muslims at large, and particularly all Al-Qaeda [members], wherever they are, to refrain from fanatically [following] figures, organizations or heroes - for truth [lies only] in the words of Allah and His Prophet… Take care not to grasp this in theory only, while in practice doing the opposite… Whenever someone says anything, examine his words against the Koran and the Prophet’s Sunna, and adopt whatever corresponds to the truth while discarding everything that contradicts it… It is faith that unites the Muslims as brothers - not tribal, national or organizational affiliations. The interests of the group supersede those of the individual, the interests of the Muslim state supersede those of the group, and the interests of the [Muslim] nation supersede those of the state. We must implement these principles in practice in our lives…
I reiterate this to the jihad fighters [in Iraq] in order to counter the growing [tendency] that has appeared among them, [namely] to assign great weight to the orders of the group and its commanders, to the extent that some [of these people] have come to regard these orders as [representing absolute] truth. In practice, they regard [these orders] as infallible, even though, in theory, they believe that infallibility is a virtue that only Allah’s Messenger possesses. Such a person becomes a fanatical [follower] of his group and its commanders, instead of obeying a Koranic verse or a hadith from the Sunna of Allah’s Messenger - and this is clearly a deviation from the correct path… Those who act in ways that contradict the Prophet’s shari’a, secretly or openly, must beware, for they [expose themselves to the danger] of fitna… Beware your enemies, and particularly the hypocrites who infiltrate your ranks in order to generate fitna among the jihad fighters. Those who do this must be put on trial…”
Oh noble and free tribes, your faith has led you to oppose the presence of the Byzantine infidels on Iraqi soil… You have resolved to fight them to the death, and he who thirsts for death is rewarded with [eternal] life. You have inflicted many fatalities upon the enemy, and have fought them so effectively that they have become prisoners in their own bases and in the Green Zone out of fear of [your attacks]. Keep the soldiers of heresy drinking from the cup of bitter death, and do not let even one of them remain on Iraqi soil. [Remember that] your attacks and struggle are in defense of the nation’s faith…
At this time, I wish to mention in particular our people in Diyala, who are resisting the attack of the infidels and their collaborators. Your steadfast [fighting] today, despite the danger of death, is a treasure that will serve you tomorrow, on the Day of Judgment… It is preferable to face death than to turn one’s back on it, and a stab in the neck is more honorable than a stab in the back…
Oh people of Iraq… Oh defenders of Islam, Oh Turkish, Kurdish and Arab [heroes], the infidels’ situation is precarious, and soon they will flee… Be steadfast, and may Allah have mercy upon you… Do not shame the Muslim [nation] on this day… Be strong and put [all] your efforts [into jihad]. There is no escaping death. May my soul be your expiation.”
As you can see, the Islamic nutjob websites were right to be upset with al-Jazeera’s treatment. Bin Laden has just delivered a bangup denunciation of the infidels, pointing out how the Crusaders and Byzantines are on the run everywhere, that is positively delusional in its exuberance, and would serve to buck up any downcast mujahideen awaiting his moment of shahidat. For al-Jazeera to ignore that and cherrypick the parts where he tells his suicidal fanatics to get their act together, and acknowledges even he screws up sometimes, does a great disservice to global jihad and plays to the Crusaders and Byzantines, on the verge of utter annihilation though they may be. But what do you expect? Liberal media.
Topics: al qaeda
Posted by Jules Crittenden at 4:08 pm on Friday, October 26, 2007
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October 26th, 2007 at 4:18 pm
“My brothers the jihad fighters in Iraq… you have performed, in an exemplary manner, one of the duties that few perform, namely the expulsion of an invading enemy.”
Except for the exclusion of his “sisters”, this could be a DNC ad.
October 26th, 2007 at 4:37 pm
No wonder so many are willing to blow themselves up. The individual is subservient to the group, the group to the state, the state to the nation, and all to Allah. Talk about being on the bottom rung! If your life holds no further prospects than this, you might as well opt out and hope for the virgins.
The “sisters”, well they get dwarves or something. It may not be the case that there are very few women blowing themselves up because of the inequality between men and women. I think that dwarves don’t offer nearly the incentive as and endless line of inexperienced women who won’t notice you’re a dud in bed.
October 26th, 2007 at 6:25 pm
George Carlin likes to rail against mindless conformity, and is currently making in roads on California fires and Trutherism. Sadly for his career, there’s comedy material in Osama’s latest rant for an entire generation of audiences, if Carlin but had the imagination to see it.
October 27th, 2007 at 1:07 am
It sounds to me like Osama is trying to reclaim operational control and authority over the losers.
Zarqawi and Masri have screwed the pooch for you big O’. Have a good day.
Now what we have to do is pay attention to our mufsidun (Reid et al.) while the Legion takes care of business over there.
October 27th, 2007 at 5:14 am
You know, with a little work, this guy could be the new Baghdad Bob!
October 27th, 2007 at 9:28 am
Remember how Hitler went off his rocker in the last days? He kept busy issuing orders to Germany army units that didn’t exist anymore on account of obliteration days or weeks earlier. It was only when the Russian artillery shells began landing in the neighborhood that understanding descended.
October 27th, 2007 at 10:37 am
Those who do this must be put on trial…
Gee, brought up memories of those “trials” held in Afghanistan in the days before 911 when Osama was riding around in his SUV with tinted windows and his paid accomplices “the Taliban” were scaring the cr@p out of the local population.
If “the accused” were well off, he could actually pay some money to someone to have some other schlub “stand in” for his crime.
Said schlub would accept punishment in a large arena, “punishment” usually being, per the Koran, lopping off a hand from one side of the body, a foot from the other side of the body.
Doctors in attendance so, of course, the whole exercise was hugely humane.
October 27th, 2007 at 6:57 pm
Now tanstaafl, what does that have to do with anything? What does that have to do with the war? Just because we allowed all of the danger to gather and grow, when we knew it was danger, doesn’t mean that we have to visit ancient history. What does that have to do with now? We have to think about what’s happening now.
All we have to do is figure out a way to think about what is happening while existing in the contextless mental vacuum of now.
October 27th, 2007 at 8:51 pm
Saltydog does that mean that we can’t go around looking for festering sores to clean out? Like all of those places like Europe that are turning into no go places for the cops? Those places like the Netherlands that are suffering from the jihadi infestation? Those places like Brussels that are aiding and abetting the jihadi infestation? Those places that are the source of the jihadi infestation like Saudi Arabia, Iran and Pakistan? Point the folks out that passed that law. I’ll murdalize ‘em. (The Scarecrow was my hero when I was a kid but the Cowardly Lion had the best lines.)
October 28th, 2007 at 10:30 am
Now tanstaafl, what does that have to do with anything? What does that have to do with the war?
With all due respect, salty, it has a lot to do with Afghanistan and Iraq.
Osama makes reference to putting people on “trial” and it’s important not to forget the form of “justice” taliban/osama/radical Islam would impose.
Along similar lines, when they get out, there are horrific tales of the Islamic imposition of “justice” in Iran.
Bin laden tries (with his words) to hold the high ground for Islamism, jihad and his glorious mujahideen. The mujahideen are God’s Holy Warriors, sanctified and pure. It’s a founding belief of what this enemy espouses and part of the belief system it brainwashes into its would be fighters.
It’s relevant to remember how that would be high ground translates into everyday practice.
It’s important to the war effort and the goals of this country and any reasonably modern country around the world.