NOTE: For more see my earlier post on Omar Hammami’s audio message in English from this conference.
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New audio released from Ḥarakat al-Shabāb al-Mujāhidīn’s Conference: “We Are All Usāmah Bin Lāden”
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NOTE: The below speech is from Omar Hammami an American member and key commander in al-Shabāb in Somalia. For more on this conference that Hammami spoke at see Christopher Anzalone’s post on it. Wonder why he spoke in English and not Arabic or Somali.
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UPDATE 5/19 8:53 AM: Click here for a English translation of the below Arabic statement.
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Click the following link for a safe PDF copy: al-Qā’idah in the Arabian Peninsula — “Lamentations for the Shaykh of the Mujāhidīn Usāmah Bin Lāden”
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NOTE: You can read the entire sixteenth issue here.
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Greatness does not approach anyone. If greatness were like that, any humble person would have soared and inferior persons would become comparable to people of high rank and glory.
He who gives preference to this world, betrays the cries of his brothers, and sleeps through the advance of the rapacious armies is not the equal of he who in whom the spirit of sacrifice and redemption has manifested itself and who has gone forth to renew for Islam the fearless deeds of its knights that are almost forgotten.
That one is he who refused to kneel to those who would enslave mankind. He would not yield or submit and chose to be slain honorably than to live in degradation. With his pure blood he begins to quench the spirits of those who almost died of thirst.
“Not equal are those believers who sit (at home) and receive no hurt, and those who strive and fight in the cause of Allah with their goods and their persons. Allah hath granted a grade higher to those who strive and fight with their goods and persons that to those who sit (at home). Unto all (in Faith) hath Allah promised good: but those who strive and fight hath He distinguished above those who sit (at home) by a special reward,-“ (Al-Nisa’: 95).
Would you not prefer to be of the party that has been commended by Allah on High and the elite of his messengers in the hearing of those Allah has chose to be His companions. Would you not like to be one of those free men holding the pebbles? Your Lord laughs when one of them plunges into hosts of kufr and apostasy and makes them taste the fortitude of the free and zealous muhajir to Allah.
By Allah, it is the best life and the best death. It is a life that will make Allah pleased with you, so he will reward you for your sleep and for your wakefulness. You will reap the reward of he who fasts and never breaks his fasts, of he who prays constantly; a mighty one feared by the enemies of Allah, an impregnable fortress the tyrants dread to approach. You meet Allah drenched in your own blood for the sake of pleasing Him, so you win his forgiveness and munificence. He elevates you to a high rank and you, by the mercy of Allah, are placed in the company of the prophets, the righteous and the martyrs, and you associate with them in Allah’s paradise.
Roll up your sleeves, slave of Allah, for you must answer the best of calls, and divorce this world thrice. Proceed with this Strange group to taste the sweetness of Faith and the sweetness of ghurbah that will prevail over its bitterness. By Allah, the deluded does bad deeds because of his delusions and they (bad deeds) turn him away from the correct path. I beseech Allah not to make me and you among those who think that by their idleness they do good. How sad is the day when the idle one perceives his sins and sees the harsh reckoning.
“As to these, they love the fleeting life, and put away behind them a day (that will be) hard,” (Al-Insan: 27).
How joyful is the martyr on the day when he meets Allah and his sins are forgiven with the first drop of his blood.
“They rejoice in the bounty provided by Allah. And with regard to those left behind, who have not yet joined them (in their bliss), the (martyrs) glory in the fact that on them is no fear, nor have they (cause to) grieve.” (Al-iImran: 170) .
Today is the time of deeds, tomorrow is the day of reckoning.
Upon the martyr Allah has bestowed these qualities:
– He is forgiven with the shedding of the first drop of his blood.
– He will see his place in Paradise
– He will be adorned by the ornament of faith.
– He will be married to 72 wives from among the hour al-ayn
– He will be spared the torments of the grave
– He is safe from the great terror
– A precious crown of reverence will be placed upon his head, the worth of which is greater than the world and everything in it.
– Intercession will be made for 70 members of his household
All of this are the reward of those who answer the call of Allah and His messenger, Allah’s blessing and peace be upon him.
So resolve with the determination of one who has put his trust in Allah to be among them and to follow in their footsteps and proceed on their path. Keep in your sights only the gratification of Allah. Do not be distracted by those who seek to discourage you. The promised place, if we are true, is Paradise.
In the name of Allah, latch your heart to creed of trusting in Allah, who never abandons his servants. Make for this caravan. It is the caravan of salvation and the caravan of those who are marching to Allah. Hurry and do not delay. Answer the call of Allah, and rejoice in Allah’s promise.
“All who obey Allah and the apostle are in the company of those on whom is the grace of Allah, of the prophets (who teach), the sincere (lovers of Truth), the Witnesses (who testify), and the Righteous (who do good): ah! What a beautiful fellowship!” (Al-Nisa:’ 69).
Translated From Sada al-Malahim Magazine Issue #16
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Click the following link for a safe PDF copy: Biographies of the Prominent Martyrs Issue #45 — Abū Zahrā’ al ‘Īsāwī
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الحمد لله حقّ حمْده، والصّلاة والسّلام على عبْد الله ورسوله إمام المُجاهدين محمّد وآله وصحبه وجنده، وبعد:
فقد بلغنا ما أعلنَت عنه رافعةُ لواء الصّليب وقائدة فسطاط الكفر أمريكا عن واقعةٍ أفجعتنا وهزّت نُفوسنا، وبقينا نترقّبُ كما المسلمون في كلّ مكانٍ بين الرّجاء والخَوف، وفي القُلوب لوعةٌ مكظومةٌ حتّى تأكّد الخبَر، فلا حول ولا قوّة الا بالله، وإنّنا والله على فراقك يا أبا عبد الله لمحزونون، وأيّ حُزن؛ لكنْ لا نقول إلا ما يُرضي ربّنا، فإنّ لله ما أخذ وله ما أبقى، وكلّ شيءٍ عنده بأجَلْ، وإنّا لله وإنّا اليه راجعون.
فنم قرير العينِ يا رجلاً بأمّة، ووالله لئِن سُئلنا لنصدقنّ ولئِن استشهدنا لنشهدنّ: أنّك جاهدتَ في الله حقّ جهاده، وأدّيت الذي عليك، قُلتَ فعمِلتَ، وعاهدتَ فوفّيت، ولم تغدر ولم تنكث، ولم تُعطِ الدّنية في دينك، ولم تَنم على ضيمٍ أو تُداهن في الحقِ أحداً، مضيت إماماً زاهداً مهاجراً مجاهداً في سبيل الله مستيقناً على طريق الحقّ ولم ترتدّ لكَ بحمدِ الله راية، عزيزاً على الكافرين ذليلاً على المؤمنين ناصحاً لهم ومُحرّضاً على القتال حتّى اتاك من ربّك اليقين… اللهمّ هذه شهادتُنا في عبدك أسامة نلقاكَ بها فتقبل منّا.
ونقول لجرذ البيت الأسود: إخسأ عدوّ الله فلن تعدو قدْرك، ولتكن لك في سلفك أية وقد ضاقت به أرض أمريكا وسماؤها وقواعدها العسكريّة بما فعلهُ بضعة عشر نفراً من رجالِ أسامة، فكيف بك اليوم!، وها هي الدّنيا تضيق عليكم بعد رحيله خوفاً ورُعباً، فصار موتُه كحياته شوكةً في حُلوقكم، وحِملاً ثقيلاً عليكم يُنكّد عَيشكم ويُهدّد أمنَكم ويستنزفُ أموالكم؛ فقد حُقّ لرجال أسامةَ اليوم أنْ يبرّوا قَسَمه..
وأقول لأبنائي وإخواني المجاهدين وشباب الأمّة الغيور على دينه: إنّ المُصاب جلَل والخطبُ عظيم فاصْبروا واحْتسبوا واستعينوا بالله وتوكّلوا عليه، فقد أدّى الشّيخُ ما عليه وعاش حياته رجلاً ليس كالرّجال، لمْ يرضَ إلا حياةَ الأحرار، فعاشَ عزيزاً ومات شهيداً مُقبلاً غير مُدبر، نحسبُه كذلك والله حسيبُه، فسيروا على دربه وموتوا على ما ماتَ عليه من الخير، ومن شابه كرامَ الأمّة فما ظلم..
وإنّي وإن كنتُ واثقاً من أنّ استشهاد الشّيخ لن يزيد إخوانّه المُجاهدين إلا تماسكاً وثباتاً، فإنّي أقولُ لإخواننا بتنظيم القاعدة وفي مقدّمتهم الشّيخ المجاهد أيمن الظّواهري حفظه الله وإخوانه في قيادة التّنظيم: عظّم الله أجركم وأحسن الله عزائكم في هذا المُصاب، وسيروا على بركة الله فيما ترونه من أمركم، وأبْشروا؛ فإنّ لكم في دولة العراق الإسلاميّة رجالاً أوفياءَ ماضُون على الحقّ في دربهم لا يَقيلونَ ولا يَستَقيلون، ووالله إنّه للدّم الدّم، والهدْم الهدْم..
اللّهم ارحم عبدكَ أسامة وتقبّله عندك في الشّهداء، اللّهم اغفِر له، وأكرِم نزُله ووسّع مدخله، واجعَله ممّن يرى مقعده منَ الجنّة، اللّهم باعد بينه وبين خطاياه كما باعدت بين المشرق والمغرب، ألّلهم نقّه من الخطايا كما يُنقّى الثّوب الأبيضُ من الدّنس، واغسله بالماء والثّلج والبرَد، اللّهم ارفع درجته واجعله مع الصّديقين والشّهداء والصّالحين وألحِقْنا بهم… واللّهم يا حيّ يا قيّوم أجرنا في هذه المُصيبة واخلف لنا خيراً منها..
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UPDATE 5/18 8:24 AM:Here is an English translation of the below Arabic statement:
Click the following link for a safe PDF copy: al-Qā’idah in the Islamic Maghreb — “Solace and Congratulation for the Ummah on its Loss of Our Shaykh Usāmah Bin Lāden” (En)
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Click the following link for a safe PDF copy: al-Qā’idah in the Islamic Maghreb — “Solace and Congratulation for the Ummah on its Loss of Our Shaykh Usāmah Bin Lāden”
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Click the following link for a safe PDF copy: al-Qā’idah in the Islamic Maghreb — “Denial of Any Connection With the Bomb Attack at Argana in Marrakesh”
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UPDATE 5/6 5:22 PM: Here is an Arabic transcription of the below video message:
Click the following link for a safe PDF copy: Khālid bin ‘Abd al-Raḥman al-Husaynān [Abū Zayd al-Kūwaytī] — “Jihād of the Soul”
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NOTE: The below video message was record prior to the death of UBL. Earlier in the week, As-Saḥāb Media released another video message from Khālid bin ‘Abd al-Raḥman al-Husaynān titled “Why Doesn’t Your Heart Feel Sorrow?” This is also the fifth release from al-Husaynān since the beginning of April, suggesting that AQ is really putting him out there as one of their new top ideologues.
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Update 5/6 8:39 AM: Via CNN, here is an English translation of the below statement:
Al-Qaeda statement calls the day ” a historic day of the days of the great Islamic umma (nation) and in a noble stand of one of its great men and heroes across its blessed age and on the path taken by the will of all the mighty predecessors and those who will follow them, the Sheikh, the Mujahid & the Commander, the pious migrant fighter, Abu Abdullah Osama bin Muhammad bin Laden, may God have mercy on him was killed in a place where truth shines and where sincerity for good deeds and the call for truthfulness exist. Bin Laden was killed so he can follow the mighty caravan of the umma (the nation) with the great leaders, the loyal soldiers, and the honest knights who refused to abandon their faith for the mundane lives and to hand over the command to those who will be humiliate them and be humiliated and that’s why they confronted the weaponry with weaponry, force with force and accepted to challenge the arrogant masses that came out to fight with their killing machines, equipments, aircrafts and forces boastfully so they can be seen as men, and still this didn’t weaken their resolve and didn’t drain their strength, but instead he stood up for them face to face, a mighty mountain, a proud mountain and he was still in the midst of the battle that many got used to and his eyes were used to its sceneries but after that, he was yet to be excused and delivered his message and then he was shot bullets of betrayal and blasphemy delivering his soul to its maker while repeating: ‘Who sacrifice the blessed soul for his Lord to fight off the falsehood CANNOT ever be blamed’.”
“Congratulations to the Islamic Nation on the martyrdom of their devoted son Osama,
Even when the Americans managed to kill Osama, they managed to do ONLY that by disgrace and betrayal. Men and heroes only should be confronted in the battlefields but at the end, that’s God’s fate. Still we ask, will the Americans be able thru their media outlets, their agents, their instruments, soldiers, intelligence services and their might be able to kill what Sheikh Osama lived for and was killed for? How far! How impossible! Sheikh Osama didn’t build an organization that will vanish with his death or fades away with his departure.
In this context, we in al Qaeda Jihad organization promise God Almighty and we ask Him for help, support and steadfastness to continue on the path of jihad that our leaders, led by Sheikh Osama chose, and that we will not be reluctant, and will not deviate from that honorable path until God be the final judge between us and our enemy.
We also stress that the blood of the mujahid sheikh Osama bin Laden, may God have mercy on him is VERY dear to us and more precious to us and to every Muslim from being shed in vain and this blood (OBL’s blood) will be a curse that will chase the Americans and their agents, a curse that will pursue them inside and outside their country, and soon – with God’s help – we pray that their happiness turns into sorrow and may their bloods mix with their tears and let Sheikh Osama’s resonate again that “America will neither enjoy nor live in security until our people in Palestine live it and enjoy it. The soldiers of Islam in groups and as individuals will continue to plan and plot without any fatigue, boredom, despair, surrender or indifference until you receive from them a cunning misfortune that will gray the hair of the child even before he gets old.
We call upon our Muslim people in Pakistan where our dear Sheikh Osama was killed on their soil to rise up and revolt so they can cleanse this disgrace that was brought upon them by a handful of traitors and thieves who have sold everything to the enemies of the Muslim nation, and disregarded the feelings of this great Muajhid (Pakistani) people and let them rise up and start a massive public uprising to cleanse their country (Pakistan) from the filth of the Americans who have wreaked havoc in the land”.
Al-Qaeda chimes in to OBL’s body controversy and tells its supporters that OBL had one more message for them.
“The sheikh (OBL) didn’t leave this world before taking part in sharing the joy with his Muslim Umma (nation) regarding its revolutions when the nation has risen in the face of injustice and the tyrants and may God have mercy on him, the sheikh recorded an audio message one week before his killing that we will release soon, God willing and his audio message included a congratulation greeting, advices and a guidance. He ended his audio message with the following verses:
Saying the righteousness to the tyrants is the splendor & the gospel.
This is the path leading to the mundane life, this is the path leading to the hereafter.
You can die a slave if you wish or die a free man, this is your choice.
Moreover, we warn the Americans of any injustice to be made to the corpse of Sheikh Osama, God’s mercy be upon him or that he will be mistreated in any despicable manner and this warning includes the mistreatment of any member of the sheikh’s honorable family whether they are dead or alive and that the bodies must be handed over to the families because any inappropriate treatment will open the doors of double evil and you will only be blaming yourselves for your own deeds. We call upon all Muslims to do their duty in enforcing this right.”
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Click the following link for a safe PDF copy: al-Qā’idah — “You Lived Benevolent and Died a Martyr- Statement on the Death of Usāmah Bin Lāden”
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