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February 12, 2007

UK: Islamist Abu Izzadeen - In His Own Words - Part One

This article appeared in two parts (here and here) earlier in Family Security Matters. Part two will be on Western Resistance tomorrow.

Abu Izzadeen - In His Own Words - Part One

by Adrian Morgan

Abu Izzadeen's Arabic name means "Might of the Faith". He was born on April 18, 1976, in the Mother's Hospital in Lower Clapton Road in Hackney, east London. He was brought up in a Christian family of Jamaican origins, where he had the name Trevor Brooks. In 1994, the day before his 18th birthday, he became a convert to Islam. He changed his first name to "Omar". A trained electrician, he became a radical Muslim after he met Omar Bakri Mohammed at the notorious Finsbury Park Mosque, and joined Bakri's Islamist group Al-Muhajiroun.

Izzadeen has been drawing media attention to himself for some time. A video from 2004 which showed him preaching in Regents' Park Mosque was recently broadcast on British TV. He said: "He who joins the British Army, the American Army, he is a mortal kaffir and his only hukum (punishment) is for his head to be removed. Indeed, whoever changes his deen (Muslim code of life); kill him."

In May, 2006, he told Asharq Alawsat newspaper: "It is haram (religiously prohibited) to join the armies of secular regimes," because "military service under those regimes contradicts Walaa and Baraa (sincere loyalty to Islam)."

On Saturday July 2, 2005, five days before four suicide bombers killed 52 people on London Transport, Izzadeen said to a group of followers that Muslims must "instil terror into the hearts of the kuffar (non-Muslims)." He also said: "I am a terrorist. As a Muslim of course I am a terrorist."

At that time, Izzadeen was a leader in the groups the Saviour Sect and Al-Ghurabaa, whose core memberships were formerly Al-Muhajiroun members. The groups had been established after Al-Muhajiroun had been officially disbanded in October, 2004. Izzadeen said then that he did not wish to die sleeping in bed "like an old woman". He said: "I want to be blown into pieces with my hands in one place and my feet in another."

Izzadeen's open support for killing was first documented in 2001, before the 9/11 attacks, when he was filmed in a park in East Ham, east London. His face was entirely wrapped by a red and white keffiteh (an Arabic headscarf like a tea towel). He said then: "Because I believe America is one of the places where we should be bombing those...er, the Government. There are some Muslims that go to America, because obviously, you know, like firearms is available inside America, to be trained legally. So why not take that opportunity to use, the heart of the enemy that's attacking us."

Izzadeen claimed in July 2005 to have spent seven months in Pakistan and Kashmir. Many members of Al-Muhajiroun had gone abroad to undergo jihad training, and after 9/11, many were assisted to fight coalition forces in Afghanistan. These recruits were aided by Hassan Butt from his base in Lahore, Pakistan. Butt was an Al-Muhajiroun member, who also had contacts with Mohammed Sidique Khan, the leader of the 7/7 cell, and also Mohammed Junaid Babar from Queens, New York, who pleaded guilty to aiding Al Qaeda on June 2, 2004.

After the 7/7 suicide attacks, Izzadeen allowed himself to be filmed by BBC's Newsnight team. The show aired on August 1, 2005. Talking to Richard Watson, Izzadeen played down his experience of jihad training, but his words were chilling enough to be aired by US networks.

He said: "Osama bin Laden, excuse me, Sheikh Osama bin Laden, he offered to the British public, and the European people at large, an offer of ceasefire. He said that if they rose up against their governments, brought their troops home, he promised not to attack them. But unfortunately the stiff upper British lip became hardheaded, and we saw what took place on 7 July."

Izzadeen refused to condemn the 7/7 murders, saying: "I would never denounce Muslims". He described the suicide attacks as "Mujahideen activity".

"Vulnerability, I believe it's a weakness as long as understanding. What would I say about those who do suicide operations - or martyrdom operations - 'cause suicide is a term coined by the media - they're completely praiseworthy. Martyrdom operations are commonplace - fifteen every day in Iraq... Against the British and Americans every day in Afghanistan, all around the world, in Palestine. So it's not something that's unusual. What's shocking, for many, is that it took place on their own doorsteps. But hopefully, that will make many, wake up, and smell the coffee..."

He continued: "I believe many people say you shouldn't negotiate with terrorists. It's a common theme, put in the media. But I'm sure, if you asked those who passed away on the 7th of July, should we negotiate with terr- Osama bin Laden, I'm sure they'd say 'Yes'. To bring their lives back, to save themselves from the burning inferno underground, they would have said, 'Let's negotiate'."

"There's always a clash of civilisations, there's always a clash of ideals. And because Islam is not written by a man, I can't change it. But because democracy's written by a man, they can change it to accommodate the Muslims. I'm born here. I have the right to call for Islam, wherever I am. And that's a problem for the British society and establishment; that the community here, the new generation of Muslims, are born in the UK. We have a British passport, and British citizenship but our allegiance is only to Islam."

When asked where his allegiance lay, with Britain or Islam, Izzadeen responded: "There's no issue of first and second. I have no allegiance to the British queen whatsoever and to the British society - in fact, if I see Mujahadin attack the UK, I always stand on the side of the Muslims - NEVER against the Muslims... Never! Even if my own family was to be suffered (sic) inside attacks, because we always stand with the Muslims, regardless of the consequences."

He said: "If the British public don't like Shariah, it's going to be over their noses, whether they like it or not. It's going to be over Tony Blair's nose and George Bush's nose as well - and for your information - the British government knows that. That's why they're so terrified of Islamists. I don't believe in freedom. Because freedom's an absolute term. And your freedom encroaches on my freedom. We don't believe in freedom as Muslims. We believe we are, and every action is, restricted with the Shariah rules...."

When Richard Watson said that he himself did not want to live under Sharia law, Izzadeen quipped: "You don't want to live in a Shariah? Well, when it comes, I'm sure you'll change your mind!" Then he laughed.

A segment of footage which had been taken in the lead-up to the general election of May 5, 2005 was aired by Newsnight. During this election, the leftist carpet-bagger George Galloway was standing as the Respect Party's candidate for the constituency of Bethnal Green and Bow. Even though Galloway later won the election, relying upon the "Muslim vote", members of Izzadeen's Saviour Sect challenged him. Izzadeen is heard saying: "We're going to follow you. We're going to follow you George. Hey! Georgy Boy! You're frightened. You're a frightened man! I thought you was a champion! You're a coward!"

The BBC refused to hand over its footage to the Metropolitan Police. The Crown Prosecution service was debating whether to prosecute Izzadeen and another man shown on the film (Abu Uzair), on the grounds of incitement to treason, solicitation of murder and incitement to withhold information known to be of use to police.

Lord Goldsmith, the Attorney General, and Kenneth Macdonald, the Director of Public Prosecutions had a meeting in early August, to discuss the possibilities of prosecuting Uzair, Izzadeen and Omar Bakri Mohammed. Though awaiting an angioplasty operation, Bakri fled the country, and was subsequently barred from re-entry. Izzadeen and Uzair, both born in Britain, could have been prosecuted under the Treason Act of 1351, but no charges were brought. Under this law, an individual is found guilty if he or she had failed in a "duty of allegiance to the British Crown".

The Saviour Sect changed its name to the Saved Sect after the Newsnight broadcast and an exposé by the Sunday Times. They continued to denounce George Galloway and even issued a fatwa against soccer. Perhaps bolstered by the knowledge that he had escaped prosecution, Izzadeen continued to preach hatred and treason.

On Sunday June 2, 2006, five days before the anniversary of 7/7, Izzadeen appeared at a community center in Small Heath, Birmingham. He described the 9/11 tragedy with contempt. He said that the attack upon the World Trade Center "changed many people's lives... Especially those inside." Birmingham City Council owned the center, and launched an investigation into why he was allowed to lecture on its premises.

The video of the speech can be found here. Izzadeen's Hackney accent in the speech is not easy to follow - it speeds up in parts, and is made worse by his attempts at grandiloquence. I have made a transcript. Even though I lived in Hackney for 20 years, I still could not decipher some words. The speech runs thus: "Mr Mohammed Sidique Khan left us a will, saying exactly why he took these operations up. He said 'Until we feel security, you will be our targets." And you - the journalists - you will be the targets. Yeah... and you the journalists - you will be the targets. Are you prepared to die? No you're not. Because you're cowards. You like life."

"I'm quite firm on this issue. Because I remember there was one Japanese, or South Korean, he came to Iraq, and when he was captured by the 'terrorists' - we don't support terrorism - what did he say? Did he have a stiff upper lip? Was he praying? He said (Izzadeen's voice imitates a whining child) "I don't want to die". (The audience laughs). Do you remember that? It was a very heart-wrenching time. Until you saw the bombings, the gassing, imprisonment and torture, of my people. My people - what does that mean? It's all about the global mentality. Someone who believes 'I'm a Muslim' first, last. I know as timely apportions (?), there have been many epitaphs, speeches and sermons, and then your archbishop of somewhere-or-other's going to come out and say 'Yeah, vote for peace around the world, blah, blah, blah.' But I think it's time to read Mohammed Sidique Khan's will, you'll see the answer to our problems."

"Because these people are making clear statements. 'If you stop, you'll be saved. If you don't stop, we're going to kill you - indiscriminately.' We're talking about people who like to die, the way you like to live. Do you know what that means? For the journalists especially. Friday night, and you've been working the whole week, and you're going to be spending all your money on the booze - Friday night is a poofs' night out. Kuffar go out on a Friday - they go to the pubs, they go to clubs, they drink, they vomit, they lose all their sanity, that's their life. And you love that!"

"They're like the animals, (he says something in Arabic) but they're worse! An animal never does that. Only kuffar do that. And, of course, we must declare, that we do not support terrorism. I don't support terrorism. I condemn the terrorism of the British government. I condemn the terrorism of the USA! Every single day, the biggest terrorist in the world is George W. Bush, and his sidekick haman (bath attendant) Tony Blair. I say (he says something in Arabic) I curse them. That's right."

"Bin Laden - he offered, before 7/7, by a few months - he made a statement where he offered to the European public - he never (made it) just (to) the governments - of sua, or gunda excuse me - the offer (of) gunda - the 'truce'. He offered to you, Madam, non-Muslim, and you sir, non-Muslim, and offered to you... The rest of us are Muslims so he knows what we want anyway - he gave it to you... Offer.. of.. truce. And did you respond, Madam? Did you respond sir? No. Therefore you're to blame as well."

"Let's talk about 9/11. They said - 9/11, 3,000 killed. Unfortunately they said it that day on the news - (word unclear) - 'That was the day that changed people's lives... Especially those inside the tower. (laughter). There was one woman - a black woman - you remember in 9/11 - she came out of the smoke and she's crying. (people laugh). I gonna cry - it's so touching, honestly. (more laughter). She came out, and she said - she's covered in sight, in sight, dust, smoke, and she goes: (his voice goes high) 'I was here the last time as well.' (more laughter) It's not a lie... It's so... so touching honestly."

"Look to Spain - example of what happened in Spain. The Spanish, too, they were part and parcel of the 'war on terror'. And the then prime minister - who sided with his ally in the White House - George W. Bush - to (unclear) the Muslims. And what did the Mujahideen do? And I say Mujahideen - obviously the word is terrorists - terrorists (unclear) anyway - the terrorists, what did they do? They decided to.. attack. In the heart of Madrid, the capital of Spain, with all the security, with all the CCTV cameras, with all the awareness about terrorism, didn't help in the end. You cannot stop someone who's determined to die. But more importantly, to take you with him."

"An Israeli soldier, he had dual citizenship, he was a French national. In the Israeli army there are numerous people, from around the world. Therefore, is France not also at risk from the terrorists? Not according to me - but if you apply the formula - I can see maybe France, could be Paris, the Eiffel Tower, who knows? It's a reality, something to be considered. I know I like to joke a lot, but if you think about it, why not?"

"The Jewish community, outside Palestine, they also have a role to play, in the condemnation of the apartheid pirate state, cancerous state, of Israel. The Jewish community in the UK they need to condemn the terrorism of the Israeli state, vocally, publicly, in the streets (have) demonstrations - boycott Israeli goods, and the Jews themselves, that should be their role. Otherwise, who knows? What could happen? 7/7.." (laughter)

"Because I believe - and it's only my own view - from surveying what's happening around the Muslim worlds (sic) - and it's taking place in the UK over the last year - I believe attacks in the UK are very likely. And I refer, once again to the chief of police who says, once again, 'inevitable", 'can't be stopped'. But I say with a slight footnote - it can be stopped. If we are willing, to stand side by side, and stop the oppression against the Muslims. And stop the occupation of the Muslim lands, stop supporting those type regimes, and maybe then, just then, as bin Laden said, in one of his statements, the offer of truce was there for all of us. If we had risen in the UK and shown that we were against the government, maybe there would have been no 7/7. But the lesson's in your own hands. If you make the effort, I'm sure that those terrorists see that, and won't bomb you again. But if you don't, you have no-one to blame but yourselves."

Izzadeen is a narcissist, perhaps even one suffering from a clinical bout of narcissistic personality disorder. It has been argued that Mohammed, the founder of Islam, also fulfilled the criteria of a narcissist. Izzadeen is aware of what he is doing, and his words do not fall on deaf ears. There is a young generation in Britain who are willing to take what he says seriously. Izzadeen and other former Al-Muhajiroun members justify acts of terrorism from what is written in the Koran and the Hadiths, interpreting these texts literally.

In the speech from Small Heath Izzadeen echoes the sentiments of "Mr Mohammed Sidique Khan", leader of the 7/7 cell. Khan's "farewell" video speech, or will, produced by Al-Qaeda, condemned so-called "moderate" Muslim leaders: "Our so-called scholars today are content with their Toyotas and semi-detached houses. They seem to think their responsibilities lie with pleasing the kuffar instead of Allah, so they tell us ludicrous things, like "you must obey the law of the land". So how on earth did we conquer lands in the past if we were to obey by this, this law? By Allah, these scholars will be brought to account, and if they fear the British government more than they fear Allah, then they must desist in doing talks, lectures, and passive fatwas and they need to stay at home where they are useless, and leave the job to the real men, the true inheritors of the Prophets."

In Part Two, I will continue to show, using the words of Abu Izzadeen, and also texts from his websites, how the Islamist perceives the role of Muslims within the Western world.

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UPDATE - We have received the following comment, from "Vera", aka "Howling Kaffir", who writes: "You can listen to a song about Abu Izzadeen on Youtube...or as a mp3 file. Thanks for writing about him - I have used some of material in your article for the lyrics."

Well thank you - I have given this a listen, and it is good.

Watch the video A Homage to Abu Izzadeen And his Body Parts. It is full of amusing irony and truth. You can also hear it on mp3 format HERE

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