U.S. Muslim Brotherhood Reacts To Indian Terrorist Attacks
GlobalMB @ November 30, 2008 # No Comment Yet
The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), a part of the U.S. Muslim Brotherhood, has issued a statement condemning the Indian terrorist attacks while at the same time making reference to “legitimate grievances”:
The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) strongly condemns the tragic multi-pronged terrorist attack which recently took place in Mumbai, India. At several high-profile locations within Mumbai, according to international news reports, over 85 people… Continue reading
U.S. Muslim Brotherhood Reacts To Holy Land Convictions
GlobalMB @ November 30, 2008 # No Comment Yet
Leaders of the U.S. Muslim Brotherhood have reacted to the recent conviction of the Holy Land Foundation (HLF) and its leaders on all counts of terrorist financing charges in connection with the financing of Hamas. The Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), itself an outgrowth of the U.S. Hamas infrastructure and member of the U.S Brotherhood’s Palestine Committee along with HLF, issued an… Continue reading
U.K. Muslim Brotherhood Group Condems Indian Attacks; Leader Earlier Called For Terrrorism
GlobalMB @ November 27, 2008 # No Comment Yet
Arab media is reporting that the President of the Muslim Association of Britain (MAB), a part of the U.K. Muslim Brotherhood, has condemned the Mumbai terror attacks. According to the report:
The Muslim Association of Britain (MAB) has been following with great concern the terrorist attacks in Mumbai (India) which have claimed over a hundred deaths and few hundreds of injuries. While news agencies announced that the perpetrator is… Continue reading
Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood Reports Israeli Intelligence Agents Attacked Mumbai
GlobalMB @ November 27, 2008 # No Comment Yet
While condemning the terrorist attacks in India, the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood took the opportunity to raise the Palestinian issue. A statement on the Egyptian Brotherhood website said:
The MB strongly condemns the terrorist attacks in India, which killed and injured hundreds of innocent civilians. These despicable acts of terror are an attack on humanity in general, not against people from certain nationalities or civilization. We hope that perpetrators of… Continue reading
RECOMMENDED READING: “Menino’s mosque”
GlobalMB @ November 25, 2008 # No Comment Yet
The Boston Phoenix has published a long investigative report on the controversial local mosque known as the Roxbury Mosque, now associated with the U.S. Muslim Brotherhood organization known as the Muslim American Society (MAS). After detailing the history behind the mosque project, the report discusses the controversy surrounding the decision to turn the project over to the MAS:
For the past few years, mosque leaders have worked to allay… Continue reading
BREAKING NEWS: Holy Land Foundation Leaders Found Guilty On All Charges
GlobalMB @ November 25, 2008 # No Comment Yet
Global media is widely reporting on the conviction of the leaders of the Holy Land Foundation (HLF) on all accounts of terrorism financing charges. According to one report:
A federal jury in Dallas on Monday found an Islamic charity and five men linked to it guilty on all charges in a lengthy case linked to the funneling of over $12 million to the Palestinian group Hamas, which the United… Continue reading
George Mason University Says Federal Investigation Of IIIT Is “Dormant”
GlobalMB @ November 24, 2008 # No Comment Yet
National media has reported further details on the award of a $1.5 million grant from the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT), a part of the U.S. Muslim Brotherhood, to George Mason University for an endowed Chair in Islamic Studies. According to a report in the Washington Times, both George Mason and IIIT expressed the belief that a federal investigation into IIIT’s role in terrorism financing was “dormant”:
George… Continue reading
CAIR Day In Tampa
GlobalMB @ November 24, 2008 # No Comment Yet
Local media has reported that at an annual banquet of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) in Tampa, the Tampa Mayor declared a “CAIR Day” in the city. According to the report, featured speakers were Rep. Keith Ellison, the first Muslim in Congress, and John Esposito, the Georgetown University academic who has been a long-time supporter of the Muslim Brotherhood:
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) held its… Continue reading
Turkish Creationist Promoted By Muslim Brotherhood Blames “Atheist Zionists” For Middle East Troubles
GlobalMB @ November 23, 2008 # No Comment Yet
Harun Yayah, the pen name of Adnan Oktar a Turkish Creationist strongly promoted by the Global Muslim Brotherhood and known for antisemitism, has called for interfaith dialog while blaming Israeli “atheist Zionists” representing “Masonic forces” for problems in the MIddle East. According to a report in a Saudi English newspaper:
The Turkish scholar applauded Custodian of the Two Holy… Continue reading
U.S. Senator Recommends DOJ Cease Relationships With U.S. Muslim Brotherhood Organizations
GlobalMB @ November 23, 2008 # No Comment Yet
In a recent report titled “Waste and Mismanagement at the Department of Justice”, Senator Tom Coburn (R. MD) has called on the Justice Department stop the collaboration with and/or funding of U. S. Muslim Brotherhood organizations. The report recommends that:
DOJ should prohibit any collaboration with or funding of Muslim Brotherhood U.S. affialiates and other entities with links to terrorism. It is the legal right and obligation of DOJ… Continue reading
CAIR Tours Scotland
GlobalMB @ November 20, 2008 # No Comment Yet
Once more illustrating the connections between global Muslim Brotherhood groups, the Scottish Islamic Foundation (SIF) has announced an appearance in Scotland by two leaders from the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR). According to the announcement:
Belief in Action Tour with CAIR
Date: 26th November 2008 Time: 19:00 – 21:00 Location: Aberdeen, Dundee and Kirkaldy
Two senior members from the Council on American Islamic Relations will be touring Scotland… Continue reading
Saudi Royal Backer of U.S. Muslim Brotherhood Ups Stake In Citigroup
GlobalMB @ November 20, 2008 # No Comment Yet
CNN is reporting that Saudi Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, a major donor to groups linked to the global Muslim Brotherhood, has increased his ownership stake in Citigroup to 5%. According to the report:
Citigroup’s largest individual shareholder, Saudi Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, said Thursday he planned to increase his stake in Citigroup back to 5%, even as shares of the firm have plummeted in… Continue reading
British Muslim Brotherhood Charges “Islamaphobia” Behind INTERPAL Troubles
GlobalMB @ November 19, 2008 # No Comment Yet
The British Muslim Initiative (BMI), a part of the U.K. Muslim Brotherhood, has issued a statement claiming that Islamaphobia and the “Zionist Lobby” was behind the recent decision by a U.K Islamic bank to close the accounts of the Palestinian/Hamas charity known as INTERPAL. According to the statement:
The British Muslim Initiative condemns unconditionally the move by Lloyds TSB to force the Islamic Bank of Britain to close the… Continue reading
BREAKING NEWS: Important U.K. Palestinian/Hamas Charity Reports Facing Closure
GlobalMB @ November 19, 2008 # No Comment Yet
INTERPAL, the U.K. Palestinian charity that is part of a Muslim Brotherhood led Hamas fund-raising network, has issued a statement indicating that the organization faces imminent closure because their bank has received notice to stop dealing with them. According to the statement:
Due to the overwhelming support Interpal has received on this matter, this statement is being released for further circulation and clarification. On the November 12, Interpal received… Continue reading
Virginia Health Care Company Working With IIIT On Iraqi Programs
GlobalMB @ November 18, 2008 # No Comment Yet
Comprehensive Health Services has announced that it is working with the International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT), a part of the U.S. Muslim Brotherhood, to train counselors and interpreters in connection with providing death notifications as part of a program in Iraq. According to the announcement:
Comprehensive Health Services (CHS), a leading national workforce health management company, is expanding its behavioral health initiative beyond services specifically for first responder… Continue reading
Muslim American Society Leader To Lead Interfaith Delegation In Visit To Iran
GlobalMB @ November 18, 2008 # No Comment Yet
The Muslim American Society (MAS), a part of the U.S. Muslim Brotherhood, has announced that its Civil Rights Director will be co-leading an interfaith delegation to Iran. According to the announcement :
MAS Freedom (MASF), as the civic and human rights advocacy entity of the Muslim American Society (MAS), announces that Civil and Human Rights Director, Ibrahim Abdil-Mu’id Ramey, will co-lead a grassroots interfaith civilian delegation organized by the… Continue reading
Scottish-Islamic Foundation Tries To Broker Gulf Bid For Scottish Bank
GlobalMB @ November 17, 2008 # No Comment Yet
The Scottish-Islamic Foundation (SIF), a relatively new organization tied to the global Muslim Brotherhood, has announced that it is attempting to play a role in brokering a Gulf-based bid for a Scottish Bank. According to the announcement :
The Scottish-Islamic Foundation have today written to the Prime Minister and the Chairman of HBOS to ask whether the bank would be open to a potential Middle East bid. The organisation… Continue reading
Chicago Islamic Educational Organization Holds 25th Anniversary Dinner
GlobalMB @ November 17, 2008 # No Comment Yet
The website of the IQRA International Educational Foundation, a Chicago-based organization tied to the global Muslim Brotherhood, has announced its 25 anniversary celebration dinner. According to the announcement :
IQRA’ International Educational Foundation invites you to celebrate its 25th anniversary this year on Sunday, October 19th, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. at Monty’s Elegant Banquets in Bensenville, Illinois…The event will include a dinner with entertainment and will provide an opportunity… Continue reading
Egyptian Author Says Muslim Brotherhood Responsible For Deteriorating Position of Religious Minorities
GlobalMB @ November 16, 2008 # No Comment Yet
A prize winning Egyptian author and former Shell Oil CEO has blamed the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood for the deteriorating position of religious minorities in Egypt. According to a report carried by an Italian news portal:
Coptic Christians, women and other minorities are paying the price of increasing Islamisation in Egyptian society, leading author and intellectual, Tarek Heggy, has told Adnkronos International (AKI). The fundamentalist opposition Muslim Brotherhood was one… Continue reading
CAIR Attends Interfaith Reception Hosted By Saudi King
GlobalMB @ November 16, 2008 # No Comment Yet
A press release from the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), a part of the U.S. Muslim Brotherhood, has announced that two of its leaders attended a reception hosted an interfaith reception hosted by Saudi King Abdullah in New York. According to the announcement :
Representatives of the Washington-based Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) yesterday joined leaders of other religious communities at a reception, hosted by Saudi Arabia’s King… Continue reading
European Parliament Seminar Features Muslim Brotherhood Leaders
GlobalMB @ November 16, 2008 # No Comment Yet
The website of the Islamische Gemeinschaft in Deutschland (Islamic Society of Germany) has announced a seminar on womens’ issues at the European Parliament scheduled for last week which featured leaders of the European Muslim Brotherhood. According to the announcement, relevant individuals include:
- Sajjad Karim, member of European Parliament from Northwest England
- Rodi Kratsa, Vice-President of the European Parliament
- Noura Jaballah, President of the European Forum of Muslim Women (EFOMW)
BREAKING NEWS: U.S. Treasury Designates Union Of Good; Fails To Mention Qaradawi Role
GlobalMB @ November 12, 2008 # No Comment Yet
The U.S. Treasury Department has designated the Union of Good, a worldwide collection of charities headed by global Muslim Brotherhood leader Youssef Qaradawi, as a terrorist entity as a result of its fund-raising activities on behalf of Hamas. According to a just-released Treasury announcement:
Union of Good was designated today under Executive Order 13224, which targets terrorists, terrorist organizations, and those providing financial, technological, or material support to terrorists, terrorist… Continue reading
U.K. Government Commissions Study With Muslim Brotherhood Student Group
GlobalMB @ November 12, 2008 # No Comment Yet
A department of the U.K. government has annouced that it will be conducting a study of Muslim student attitudes in collaboration with a U.K. based student group with strong ties to the U.K. Muslim Brotherhood. According to the announcement :
The Department of Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS), in collaboration with the Federation of Student Islamic Societies (FOSIS) and the National Union of Students (NUS), wishes to commission a… Continue reading
Egyptian Brotherhood Student Group Launches Morality Campaign
GlobalMB @ November 10, 2008 # No Comment Yet
An Egyptian newspaper is reporting that a Muslim Brotherhood youth group, formerly known for its paramilitary activities, has launched a “morality” campaign that is attracting large crowds. According to the report:
A young Muslim Brotherhood group recently launched a “morality” campaign at Egyptian universities that is reportedly attracting more crowds than their vocal demonstrations ever have. Titled “Raqi Bi Akhlaqi” (exalted by my manners), the five-week campaign was… Continue reading
Youssef Nada On Terrorism
GlobalMB @ November 10, 2008 # No Comment Yet
In an interview posted on the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood website, self-describe Brotherhood “foreign minister” Youssef Nada presents his views on terrorism and Al Qaeda. Here Nada makes the common Brotherhood assertion that the war on terrorism is actually a war on Islam itself:
Ikhwanweb: As you are a victim of the so-called war against terrorism; how can you… Continue reading
George Mason University Receives $1.5 Million Gift from IIIT
GlobalMB @ November 9, 2008 # No Comment Yet
George Mason University has announced that it has received $1.5 million from the the International Institute for Islamic Thought (IIIT) for an endowed chair in Islamic studies. According to the announcement :
George Mason University announces the receipt of a $1.5 million gift from the International Institute for Islamic Thought (IIIT) to recruit a leading senior scholar to serve as an endowed chair in Islamic studies. The gift will… Continue reading
Global Muslim Brotherhood Continues To React To Obama Victory
GlobalMB @ November 9, 2008 # No Comment Yet
The global Muslim Brotherhood continues to react to the election of Barack Obama. The Egyptian Brotherhood website posted the following statement by Hamas:
The Hamas Movement stated Wednesday that it will judge the new American president Barack Obama by his actions and positions towards the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and not by his electoral agenda.In an exclusive statement to the PIC, Dr. Sami Abu Zuhri, a Hamas spokesman, called on the… Continue reading
BREAKING NEWS: Global Muslim Brotherhood Reacts To Obama Victory
GlobalMB @ November 5, 2008 # No Comment Yet
The first reactions are comming in from elements of the global Muslim Brotherhood reactintg to the election of Barack Obama as U.S. President. Reuters is citing the following comments by Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood Supreme Guide Mohamed Mahdi Akef:
We congratulate (Obama) on the confidence of the American people in him and we hope that he will change the policy of the United States toward the Middle East and toward… Continue reading
Syrian Muslim Brotherhood Leaders Says Israel, Europe and America Support Syrian Regime
GlobalMB @ November 5, 2008 # No Comment Yet
The head of the Syrian Muslim Brotherhood has accused Israel, Europe and America of providing supporting the Syrian government. According to a statement posted on the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood website:
Ali Sadreddine Al-Bayanouni ( the head of Muslim Brotherhood in Syria) called, in an interview with Ikhwanweb, for lifting the lid on the Syrian regime, pointing out that this lid is the one from which the Syrian regime derived… Continue reading
Georgetown Academic Unaware Of Key Facts About Global Muslim Brotherhood
GlobalMB @ November 4, 2008 # No Comment Yet
The Investigative Project has reported on significant gaps in knowledge about the global Muslim Brotherhood on the part of Georgetown academic John Esposito, perhaps the best known U.S. academic supporter of the Brotherhood. According to the report Esposito, testifying in the retrial of the Holy Land Foundation terrorism financing case, was unaware of the connections between the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), the Holy Land Foundations… Continue reading