Anti-American

Abdelmalek Droukdel, Video Speech, February 2013

Date
Feb. 2013
Name of Author
Abdelmalek Droukdel
Body

“It is a new ring from the chain of Zio-crusader invasion to the Muslim land, …we are today before an important historical moment where once again lying is circulated to the world and the methods of satanic deception is reproduced, for a moment we return back with our memory to the days that preceded the invasion of Iraq to remind us of the biggest American lie promoted by Bush and Colin Powell to mobilize for the war? Do you remember it? It is the lie of the chemical weapons, and that Saddam has a close link to Al-Qaeda and Zarqawi.” (Video Speech)Casey Britton, “AQIM: Invasion of Mali… A French proxy war - Abu Musab Abdel Wadoud,” World Analysis, Last Modified February 10, 2012, http://worldanalysis.net/modules/news/article.php?storyid=2191.

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Ibrahim al-Rubaish, Senior Cleric, Winter 2012

Date
Winter 2012
Name of Author
Ibrahim al-Rubaish
Body

America wanted to deceive its nation by portraying its war as a war against particular individuals so with death of individuals war will ended [sic]. In that way America’s administration feel[s] some sort of victory by killing certain individuals. Just like what happened when they killed Shaykh Usama Bin Laden… Those miserable people haven’t yet realized that their war is waged against a nation that has principles and fundamentals. These principles gain life in the Muslims’ heart when their supporters are martyred for their sake. The clearest of evidence is the long list of the martyred mujahideen that hasn’t weaken [sic] jihad. Instead, jihad operations often increase. Shaykh Osama Bin Laden was killed, but did the war against America cease?Ibrahim al-Rubaish, “Inspire Continues to Inspire,” Inspire 9 (2012): 6.

Ibrahim al-Rubaish, Senior Cleric, Winter 2012

Date
Dec. 2012
Name of Author
Ibrahim al-Rubaish
Body

“America wanted to deceive its nation by portraying its war as a war against particular individuals so with death of individuals war will ended [sic]. In that way America’s administration feel[s] some sort of victory by killing certain individuals. Just like what happened when they killed Shaykh Usama Bin Laden… Those miserable people haven’t yet realized that their war is waged against a nation that has principles and fundamentals.”Ibrahim al-Rubaish, “Inspire Continues to Inspire,” Inspire Magazine 9 (2012): 6.

Qaymi al-Raymi, Military Commander, Winter 2012

Name of Author
Qaymi al-Raymi
Body

“O [Kuffar] Americans, we view our battle with you with this divine view: ‘Say, do you await for us except one of the two best things [i.e., martyrdom or victory] while we await for you that Allah will afflict you with punishment from Himself or at our hands? So wait; indeed we, along with you, are waiting.’ [9:52] Hence, we are a nation that does not surrender. It either dies or prevails. So contemplate and stand with yourselves an honest stand, perhaps you are guided to Islam, recognizing it as sovereign over you and give the jizyah [tax paid by non-Muslims under sharia law] willingly while you are humbled.” Abu Hurairah as-Sana’ani, “This is How We Win and This is How You Lose,” Inspire Magazine 9 (2012): 22.

Qais al-Khazali, September 13, 2012

Date
Sep. 13, 2012
Name of Author
Qais al-Khazali
Body

“The offense against the Messenger [the Prophet Muhammad] will put all the American interests in Iraq in danger. We will not forgive that.”Lara Jakes, “After prophet film, militia threatens US in Iraq,” Associated Press, September 13, 2012, http://bigstory.ap.org/article/after-prophet-film-militia-threatens-us-iraq.

Rhetoric Category

Qais al-Khazali, AAH leader, September 13, 2012

Date
Sep. 13, 2012
Name of Author
Qais al-Khazali
Body

“The offense against the Messenger [the Prophet Muhammad] will put all the American interests in Iraq in danger. We will not forgive that.”Lara Jakes, “After prophet film, militia threatens US in Iraq,” Associated Press, September 13, 2012, http://bigstory.ap.org/article/after-prophet-film-militia-threatens-us-iraq.

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Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary-General, September 2012

Date
Sep. 2012
Name of Author
Hassan Nasrallah
Body

In case of an American or Israeli strike against Iran: “A decision has been taken to respond and the response will be very great.”Rana Muhammad Taha, “Nasrallah Threatens US on Behalf of Iran,” Daily News Egypt, September 4, 2012, accessed August 4, 2014, http://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2012/09/04/hezbollah-if-attacked-iran-could-attack-us-bases/.

Threat

Mohammad Ali Jafari, commander of the IRGC, September 2012

Name of Author
Mohammad Ali Jafari
Body

“The US has many vulnerabilities around Iran, and its bases are within the range of the guards’ missiles. We have other capabilities as well, particularly when it comes to the support of Muslims for the Islamic republic.”Ian Black, “Iran Confirms It Has Forces in Syria and Will Take Military Action If Pushed,” Guardian (London), September 16, 2012, http://www.theguardian.com/world/2012/sep/16/iran-middleeast.

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Mohamed al-Zahawi, ASL Leader, September 2012

Date
Sep. 2012
Name of Author
Mohamed al-Zahawi
Body

“Al-Qaeda's strategy is aimed at weakening US hegemony on the Muslim nation…[Ayman al-Zawahiri’s statements] are a wake-up call for Muslims. They help galvanise the Muslim nation, maintain its dignity and pride. Sheikh Ayman al-Zawahiri is keen on safeguarding Muslim rights.”Ahmed Maher, “Meeting Mohammad Ali Al-Zahawi of Libyan Ansar Al-Sharia,” BBC News, September 18, 2012, http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-19638582.

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