Somalia`s Mujahidin Youth Movement Spokesman Discusses Progress of Jihad
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Tuesday, May 27, 2008

 
Abu Mansur, �Mukhtar Ali Rooboow�

"5. (Sada al-Jihad) What is your opinion with regard to the conferences that are held in neighboring countries on Somalia? And what are your preconditions for participation in such conferences?

"(Abu-Mansur) My dear brother, to put it briefly, the Al-Qaida of the jihad could never exist in the middle of a US base. Let us be more explicit and ask: Which neighboring country is ready to host the mujahidin in its lands? Is it Ethiopia, the source of the Crusader rancor and the base of Orthodox extremism? Is it Kenya, the CIA`s stronghold and the base from which the campaigns to fight Islam are drawn up? Or is it Djibouti, the trap set for everyone, particularly the mujahidin and the believers?

"Perhaps you meant by your question the Islamist conference which will be held in Djibouti. There were other conferences held in Doha, Qatar. Is it rational to say that `Djiboutinamo` Bay, with the same (grammatical) pattern as `Guantanamo` Bay, will host a conference for the mujahidin where the meeting hall and the guests` lobby are located in the middle of the second biggest US military base in the area after the Al-Sayliyah Camp in Qatar, where the US spy planes take off to hunt the monotheist believers in Yemen, Somalia, and the Great Lakes; and at a distance of a stone`s throw from the prisons of torture?

"Could anyone believe that a group of religious scholars, proud mujahidin, frontline leaders, and military professionals would attend this conference and be surrounded by US guards in addition to forces from another six Crusader European countries? We could never be guests at such conferences that are held in neighboring countries. We abstain from attending international conferences since we are not like those who accept being received by a cunning infidel at Heathrow Airport in London or Kennedy Airport in New York, saying with a yellow smile on his face: `Welcome sir,` although he has just returned from military service and his hands are stained with the blood of Muslims in Iraq, Afghanistan, Palestine, and Somalia.

"6. (Sada al-Jihad) We know that there is a conspiracy being plotted against our people in Somalia. What are the threads of this conspiracy and which parties are participating, and what is your stand on it?

"(Abu-Mansur) Indeed, the magnitude of the conspiracy being plotted against our nation is enormous. God warned us about it and asked as to be alert. God, the Almighty says: `Remember how the Unbelievers plotted against thee, to keep thee in bonds, or slay thee, or get thee out (of thy home). They plot and plan, and Allah too plans; but the best of planners is Allah` (Koranic verse; Al-Anfal, 8:30).

"God, the Almighty says: `They said: "Swear a mutual oath by Allah that we shall make a secret night attack on him and his people, and that we shall then say to his heir (when he seeks vengeance): `We were not present at the slaughter of his people, and we are positively telling the truth. They plotted and planned, but We too planned, even while they perceived it not. Then see what was the end of their plot! This, that We destroyed them and their people, all (of them). Now such were their houses - in utter ruin - because they practised wrongdoing. Verily in this is a Sign for people of knowledge. And We saved those who believed and practised righteousness` (Koranic verses; Al-Naml, 27:49-53).

"God, the Almighty says: "Mighty indeed were the plots which they made, but their plots were (well) within the sight of Allah, even though they were such as to shake the hills! Never think that Allah would fail his apostles in His promise: for Allah is Exalted in power, the Lord of Retribution` (Koranic verses; Ibrahim, 14:46-47).

"Thus, if the conspiracies are of such magnitude, their effects and results will be much less than the enemy expects, and this is by virtue of God`s grace on the mujahidin.

"God, the Almighty says: `The Unbelievers spend their wealth to hinder (man) from the path of Allah, and so will they continue to spend; but in the end they will have (only) regrets and sighs; at length they will be overcome: and the Unbelievers will be gathered together to Hell` (Koranic verse; Al-Anfal, 8:36).

"The infidels have been plotting against your mujahidin brothers in Somalia for a while. They planned and spent a great deal of money on buying consciences to pave the way, and they put their satanic plans into place. They used the power of the infidel regimes and the wealth of nations in addition to regional and international organizations, which disguise themselves with international legitimacy and charity programs.

"God the Almighty says: `Every time they kindle the fire of war, Allah doth extinguish it; but they (ever) strive to do mischief on earth. And Allah loveth not those who do mischief` (Partial Koranic verse; Al-Maidah, 5:64). The conspiracy has many aspects, notably the religious one, as they target the Islamic creed from one side, and on the other side, they preach the rotten creeds and wicked thoughts of Christianity, worshipping the Cross, and secularism with its atheist and liberal faces. They also promote bad innovations and myths, and raise suspicion about monotheism and monotheists. The conspiracy covers all aspects of life, including the moral, economic, cultural, political, media, and military aspects, as well as the social and health aspects. However, we do not have the chance to mention them in detail.

"7. (Sada al-Jihad) The United States has listed the Mujahidin Youth Movement (of Somalia) on its security list, considering it to be a threat to the security of the United States and its allies. What is your opinion on this issue?

"(Abu-Mansur) By the grace of God the Almighty, we have not recently experienced a day more happy for the mujahidin than the day on which the United States put us on their list of honor; the list of jihadist men in a time that lacks great men. We were very happy to be recognized as terrorists who terrify the enemy of God and (know) that our humble jihad terrifies and weakens them. This is the objective behind preparing and organizing our strength and steeds of war. God the Almighty says: `Against them make ready your strength to the utmost of your power, including steeds of war, to strike terror into (the hearts of) the enemies, of Allah and your enemies, and others besides, whom ye may not know, but whom Allah doth know` (Koranic verse; Al-Anfal, 8:60). Prophet Muhammad, peace and prayers be upon him, said that the best people during predicaments are: `A shepherd who carries out his duty properly and worships his God, and a man who rides his horse terrifying the enemy of God,` narrated by Al-Tirmithi on the authority of Umm-Malik al-Bahziyah.

"It was narrated on the authority of Bin-Umar, may God be pleased with him and his father, that the Prophet, peace and prayers be upon him, said: `Shall I inform you about a night better than the holy Night of Power? A guard who carried out his duty in a land of horror, who may not return to his family,` narrated by Al-Hakim.

"They revealed to us a great secret when they announced that the reasons behind listing the Mujahidin Youth Movement on the list of terrorists are that the Mujahidin Youth Movement has foiled the plans of the international community, launched a war against African Union forces, and foiled the assignment of the apostate government (Karzai of Somalia). It was a very happy and joyful day for the mujahidin, whereby we exchanged congratulations as if it were the day of the greater feast. The common element shared by the mujahidin and the surrounding community was joy and happiness, considering this as an honor that has been granted to them by God. It was a recommendation that silenced the argument of those who question the importance of our jihadist operation. It is God`s wisdom that He granted the mujahidin this honor on the tongue of His most hostile enemy. It is a gift that came at a time of crisis, when each one of us was in great need of support. The enemies of God gave us our desire unintentionally, confirming to us that we are on the right path and that our humble effort has had a result.

"8. (Sada al-Jihad) Did the crimes of the United States against the mujahidin in Somalia begin after this announcement or before it? And why is that?

"(Abu-Mansur) Yes, indirect US campaigns of conspiracy against our Muslim nation have never stopped. In the 1960s of the last century, US Christian missionaries of the `Peace Corps` and schools of the Maronite Church of Utah State targeted Somali Muslims. After that, the United States expanded its efforts and established its major oil companies on Somali territories. Conoco, Amoco, Texaco, and Chevron oil companies continued operating until 1991 when the ruling regime was overthrown. But these companies came back the next year along with US forces, being more aggressive and greedy, when the Somali territories witnessed a direct interference by the infidels of the US army. In the year 1412, corresponding to 1991, US forces entered Somalia under the UNITAF (Unified Task Force) umbrella and then in the next year, UNISOM (as published, presumably UNOSOM, United Nations Operation in Somalia) multinational forces arrived. They consisted of troops belonging to 33 countries under the command of the US general, Jonathan Howe, and entered Somalia as well. The entire world followed the live coverage of the US Marines` activities, which was similar to a Hollywood movie. Cameras showed the forces of the (US) `Rangers` and infidels of `Delta Force` in their amphibious armor coming from the Indian Ocean and approaching the shores of Mogadishu, raising the Cross and weapons. The United States wanted this show to achieve victory without war. However, their play ended after a brutal battle, which resulted in their grave failure and escape. The mujahidin were led at that time by the martyred Shaykh Abdallah Ahmad Sahl. Many immigrant mujahidin joined the battle, such as Shaykh Imam Yusuf al-Ayyiri (Al-Battar), may God forgive him.

"The massacres of Muslims that took place in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Somalia were not a coincidence. Rather, they were part of a conspiracy against Muslims that took place under the protection of the international legitimacy and the approval of international organizations. The scenes in this international Crusader play were directed by the criminal George Bush the father, who was in the White House at that time, and the wicked Orthodox Pope (as published) Boutros Boutros-Ghali, who was the secretary-general of the infidel United Nations. Muslims, whom all nations ganged up on, were and still are the prey in the wolf`s paws. The following could be the reasons behind their military invasion of Somalia:

"1- Fear of the establishment of an Islamic state after the collapse of the former regime, which was supported by the United States, especially when a group of the mujahidin achieved great victories against the secular trends and militia leaders, who do not implement God`s Shariah in many areas inside or outside Somalia. At that time, the door of jihad was wide open and many people joined Islam. Thus, the mujahidin were able to implement the Shariah, clerics started to purify the creed, and the Salafi approach spread."2- When the Soviet Union was defeated by the mujahidin and broke up into small countries, the communist ideology passed away and the Warsaw Pact of the eastern bloc consequently collapsed. At that time the United States prepared itself to inherit the communist legacy and dominate the rest of the countries in the world. They took control of the world under the so-called `New World Order. After carrying out many field studies the United States chose Somalia, since it was weak and suffering from internal disagreement, to be an experimental field for their ideas and dreams. They were convinced that Somalia was good soil for their ambitions, so they started planting the seeds of the new world order in Somali soil and wanted the entire world to witness the day of harvest, and then subsequently to export this experiment to all the countries of the world.

"3- Despite the continuous efforts of Christian missionaries, the Crusaders could not create even a Christian minority in Somali society. This upset Christians everywhere, as they tried many times to establish just a small percentage of Christians. However, by the grace of God, their efforts were in vain. The Somali people never welcomed a Christian among them. They knew the apostate only, about whom the Prophet, peace and prayers be upon him, said: `Whoever changes his religion (leaves Islam), slay him.` The Crusaders found a new chance to restore Christianity by force. The US forces launched a crusade against Somalia under the slogan `Operation Restore Hope,` which was nothing but an attempt to restore the hope that the Cross worshipers had lost. The evidence for this is that they fabricated an image showing Jesus, peace be upon him, as smoke rising up into the sky above the `Lido` (area) on the attractive shores of the capital Mogadishu. High exalted be God from all that they claim. To confirm the nature of their crusade, their criminal president, Bush the father, arrived at Christmas as a conqueror, coming to perform religious rituals with his soldiers in Somalia. The hidden fact for those who admire the American style is that the empire of `cowboys` was built on the philosophy of aggression and tyranny according to the famous saying of the Americans: `Violence is as American as apple pie` (as published in English). This means that the US aggression is similar to American apple pie. They have a solid basis which was built on such sayings, which made the practice of violence and blood spilling part of their joy, traditions, religion, and customs that they are keen to practise in all circumstances, whether they are in celebration, worship, at play, or having a picnic. Weak people among Americans have no rights, for example what happened to the Red Indians, the African Americans, people from Puerto Rico, Hispanics, Latinos, and Arab Americans. The question is, where are the rights of the poor white people themselves?

"9. (Sada al-Jihad) What is the ability of the Ethiopian Crusaders and their apostate collaborators to continue confronting the mujahidin?
"(Abu-Mansur) The Ethiopian Army can neither continue their military occupation nor can they confront the mujahidin for long, since the enemy forces present in Somalia form three circles supporting each other. If one of these circles is faulty, it will affect the other ones.

"First circle: This circle is in direct confrontation with the mujahidin, and consists of the apostate militias that belong to Abdallah Yusuf`s government. After these militias carried out four failed campaigns against the mujahidin`s positions, they suffered strong attacks by the mujahidin. These militias were completely destroyed and their soldiers fled. They surrender with their weapons to the mujahidin every day.

"Second circle: The Ethiopian forces, which have become the first line of defense after the militias of apostasy were defeated. The qualitative attacks carried out by the mujahidin exhausted these forces and made them lose their balance and their ability to take the initiative. As a result of this, the Ethiopian forces carried out massacres against defenseless civilians, including the ulema of the Al-Da`wah and Al-Tabligh (Call and Preaching) Group, as well as elderly and disabled people.

"Third circle: The mercenaries of the African forces, which operate under the pretext of keeping peace. The mujahidin exposed the deficiencies of these forces and carried out direct attacks against their bases and headquarters in addition to carrying out martyrdom operations against their fortified camps. Thus, they cannot defend the Ethiopians for very long, God willing.

"In conclusion, the commanders of the Ethiopian army and many Ethiopian politicians have stated that they have lost hope of continuing the occupation of Somalia due to the stubborn resistance and fierce strikes. At the same time, Ethiopia cannot afford the expensive cost of the war, especially after their American masters abandoned them. The Americans dealt with the Ethiopians in the satanic manner that God stated, when He says: `Remember Satan made their (sinful) acts seem alluring to them, and said: "No one among men can overcome you this day, while I am near to you": But when the two forces came in sight of each other, he turned on his heels, and said: "Lo! I am clear of you; lo! I see what ye see not; lo! I fear Allah. For Allah is strict in punishment` (Koranic verse; Al-Anfal, 8:48).

"10. (Sada al-Jihad) What are the goals of the jihad in the Somali territories, and to what extent does it contribute to the global jihad against the United States, its allies and servants?

"(Abu-Mansur) The jihad in Somalia typically belongs to the global jihadist movement with regard to thinking and approach. The first priority for the mujahidin is adherence to pure monotheism, following the Sunnah, and the accomplishment of the words: `There is no god but God, and Muhammad is His messenger, peace and prayers be upon him` in practical life as a symbol, an adoration, behavior, a moral (code), a policy, a ruling, loyalty, and enmity.

"Concerning goals, we attempt to revive the spirit of jihad among Muslims, unite their ranks in adherence to the truth, and implement the Shariah rulings on the people. Therefore, the jihad in Somalia is completely the same as the global jihad in everything. However the jihad in Somalia lacks immigrant mujahidin, as there are not enough numbers of non-Somali brothers. We are in need for Somalia`s Zarqawi, Khattab, and Abu-al-Layth. O heroes, how long should we wait?

"11. (Sada al-Jihad) What is your stance regarding the AU and UN forces in the Muslim territories of Somalia, and how do you deal with them?

"(Abu-Mansur) We do not differentiate between Ethiopian or Ugandan, African or international forces. All of them are Crusader occupiers aiming at destroying our nation, degrading our honor, and violating our sanctities. In any case, we cannot refrain from responding to the Crusader occupation and the imposing of their will on our Muslim people. The only way we can deal with them is with rifles and guns, no matter the pretext under which they came. We have proved this on the ground through undertaking qualitative, crushing operations against the Burundians and Ugandans. We explained clearly the movement`s stance in our message in Dhu al-Hijjah 1428 to the mercenaries of the African countries allying with the Ethiopian occupation, in which we emphasized that the soldiers of the countries participating in the occupation of our country are part of the Crusader alliance and the war led by Bush, the international criminal, against all Muslims. Therefore, they have become targets for the strikes of Muslims who defend their religion and themselves. Those lowly mercenaries from Uganda and Burundi are no better than the Ethiopian Crusaders. We will respond to these countries and their people on their lands as they do with us. `God has full power and control over His affairs; but most among mankind know it not` (Koranic verse; Yusuf, 12:21).

"12. (Sada al-Jihad) What is the role of the African and international forces in fighting the mujahidin and assisting the Ethiopians?

"(Abu-Mansur) Their role is clear as they help their Crusader brothers with rations and supplies, conceal the Ethiopian crimes in Somalia to deceive people of weak mind and short sight, and convince the world that they are helping Somalia. This is falsehood. All infidels belong to one ideology. They participate in the battles in Mogadishu, where they spread evil and fight virtue.

"13. (Sada al-Jihad) What is your stance regarding the siege and the killing of children, women, and men in Palestine; and your stance regarding the rapprochement between HAMAS in Gaza and the Jews` agents in Ramallah?

"(Abu-Mansur) Al-Aqsa Mosque, Jerusalem, and the Holy Lands are the core of the global conflict between Muslims and international Zionism, because the Zionists: conservative Protestants and Masonic Jews, are attempting to establish the alleged kingdom of Jews with Jerusalem as its capital. They are working madly to demolish the Al-Aqsa Mosque and build Solomon`s Temple on its ruins, which has always been the dream of the Freemasons, or the Free Builders!

"We, the mujahidin, see that the cause of the Al-Aqsa Mosque is a purely Islamic cause, not an Arab or Palestinian cause as described in the Western media. The Jews corrupted and desecrated the Holy Land. God the Almighty says: `And We gave (Clear) Warning to the Children of Israel in the Book, that twice would they do mischief on the earth and be elated with mighty arrogance (and twice would they be punished)` (Koranic verse; Al-Isra, 17:4). When the time comes, they will be destroyed by the mujahidin. We ask God to be among those mujahidin. God says: `And We said thereafter to the Children of Israel, "Dwell securely in the land (of promise)": but when the second of the warnings came to pass, We gathered you together in a mingled crowd` (Koranic verse; Al-Isra, 17:104).

"We have nothing to say to our people in beloved Palestine other than what has been said (already) by the expert jihadist leaders, such as our Shaykh Usama Bin Ladin, Shaykh Abu-Yahya al-Libi, Amir Abu-Umar al-Baghdadi, and other jihadist scholars, may God protect them. We would like to emphasize the advice of these brilliant scholars, saying that the solution to the problem in Palestine is in the Koran and the Sunnah, and not through negotiations with the Crusaders, who sold the Al-Aqsa Mosque for a trivial sum. Although we are far from you in Somalia, we follow your affairs and we ask God night and day to enable us to perform prayers in the Al-Aqsa Mosque before we die. We here, in the bush in Somalia, carry out jihad to liberate Palestine from the occupier Jews. We will say what the amir of the martyrs, Shaykh Abu-Mus`ab, may God bless his soul, said to you before. We say that we perform the jihad in Somalia while our eyes are on Jerusalem, which cannot be regained without the guidance of the Koran and the triumph of swords. God is the best source of guidance and support.

"We would like to remind our people in Palestine and other Muslims as well that they are being tested. God says: `Of the people there are some who say: "We believe in Allah and the Last Day"`(Partial Koranic verse; Al-Baqarah, 2:8). The end is for those who are righteous. God promised his servants with victory and domination on earth provided they become united and implement God`s religion. God says: `(They are) those who, if We establish them in the land, establish regular prayer and give regular charity` (Partial Koranic verse; Al-Hajj, 22:41). Those people truly deserve to inherit the earth and dominate it. There is no victory except from God, Who grants it to whoever He wants. So, let us satisfy the precondition in order for God to grant us the reward. God says: `If ye will aid (the cause of) Allah.` (Partial Koranic verse; Muhammad, 47:7).

"We would like to remind the brother mujahidin of the portents mentioned in the prophetic Hadith, which were narrated in the Sahih Book on the authority of Abu-Hurayrah, saying: `Judgment Day will come only when the Muslims fight the Jews and kill them, until the Jew hides behind the tree and the stone, and the tree and the stone say: `O Muslim, O servant of God, there is a Jew behind me, come and kill him - except for the Gharqad tree.`

"The rapprochement between HAMAS and Fatah is similar to that between the reformists and anti-Islamic secular movements in Somalia. The ruler of Riyadh, Abdallah Bin-Abd-al-Aziz, is the mediator between the secularists and Islamists in Somalia and Palestine. This is a clear deviation from the right path. The Exalted God described the characteristics of those who purified the sanctities from the dirt of the Jews in the first promise mentioned in the following Koranic verse: `We sent against you Our servants given to terrible warfare` (Partial Koranic verse; Al-Isra, 17:5). These are their characteristics in the second promise as God, the Almighty says: `But if ye revert (to your sins), We shall revert (to Our punishments): And we have made Hell a prison for those who reject (all Faith)` (Partial Koranic verse; Al-Isra, 17:8).

"14. (Sada al-Jihad) How do you evaluate the media efforts, especially the efforts exerted by the GIMF, to present the jihad in Somalia and achieve its purpose? What would you like to say to your media brothers?

"(Abu-Mansur) We would like to thank the brothers working in the jihadist media in general and our brothers in the GIMF in particular for their pivotal role in presenting our jihad in Somalia, posting our statements, and reporting on our operations. Before the emergence of the jihadist media, the eyes and ears of many Muslims were controlled by Crusader and government media, which distort the image of the jihad and charge the mujahidin with false accusations. Moreover, they were interviewing every beast of those who were killed by a fall, or gored to death (political analysts), calling themselves analysts, to speak falsely about the mujahidin and deceive those naive Muslims who unfortunately believe what is said by the enemy. The jihadist media has emerged out of this dark reality, imposed itself on other kinds of media, and presented the truth as it is. It has also participated in raising the awareness of Muslims and obliged the enemy to wait for the mujahidin`s statements on jihadist websites and forums. May God reward those people working in this field.

"God enabled the people of the jihadist media to defy one of the obstacles facing the jihad at present. They have participated outstandingly in countering the hypocrites` suspicions and opposing the enemy`s malice in a manner that they understand. Many young men were guided to join the jihad by those unknown people on the internet, and much good news is brought to us by those brothers, whom we do not know, but faith and the adoration of the jihad bonds us together.

"O our brothers in the jihadist media, remain steadfast and keep patient against the frustrations and blocking attempts. The enemy targets the people in the media as it targets us as militants in order to silence you and hide the truth, `but God will not allow (this to pass), for He has willed to spread His light in all its fullness, however hateful this may be to all who deny the truth` (Partial Koranic verse; Al-Tawbah, 9:32).

"Praise be to God, by Whose grace the righteous deeds are accomplished.

"Global Islamic Media Front."

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