Americans again warned of revenge over bin Laden's death
NICOSIA( CYPRUS): Al-Qaida has again called on Muslims to avenge the death of Osama bin Laden and said Americans will "pay the price" for President Barack Obama's decision to kill him, the SITE Intelligence monitoring service has said.
Al-Fajr Media Centre, which SITE calls the exclusive online distributor of al-Qaida propaganda, said yesterday the assassination was a "big mistake" and a "serious sin," and that Obama had brought disaster on the American people.
The statement, made available by the US-based SITE, opened with a lengthy eulogy of bin Laden, killed last week by US commandos in Pakistan.
It said that "despite the stress and the affliction, he continued to smile, certain of the victory of Allah and convinced of His support. He did not retreat nor flatter; instead, he incited to jihad and martyrdom and sought that with his person and his money."
Turning to the American people, it said: "Today, Obama distributed among you the blood of our martyr. We are an Umma (the global Muslim community) that does not remain silent to injustice, so do not blame us after today.
"You are those who chose him and you are those who will pay the price. Obama is protected by armies, (but) who will protect you from our assault?"
It echoed a statement by bin Laden's sons released by SITE earlier yesterday, which lambasted the al-Qaidaleader's burial at sea.
"We warn the Americans against touching the body of the sheikh ... or treating it in an improper way.
"The dead bodies should be handed over to their families, or else any offence will open unto you doors of multitudes of evil for which you will only have yourselves to blame. We call upon all the Muslims to fulfil their duty to enforce this truth."
Al-Fajr said: "It is necessary to take revenge for the killing of the Sheikh of Jihad and the Lion of Islam, in such a way that will make America forget the pleasure of its happiness and make it cry blood.
"We say to every mujahid (holy warrior) Muslim, if there is an opportunity, do not waste it. Do not consult anyone about killing Americans or destroying their economy.
"The land of Allah is vast and their interests are spread, so make the utmost effort to strike them so that the word of Allah is supreme -- as our martyr Sheikh, with permission from Allah, advised.
Al-Fajr Media Centre, which SITE calls the exclusive online distributor of al-Qaida propaganda, said yesterday the assassination was a "big mistake" and a "serious sin," and that Obama had brought disaster on the American people.
The statement, made available by the US-based SITE, opened with a lengthy eulogy of bin Laden, killed last week by US commandos in Pakistan.
It said that "despite the stress and the affliction, he continued to smile, certain of the victory of Allah and convinced of His support. He did not retreat nor flatter; instead, he incited to jihad and martyrdom and sought that with his person and his money."
Turning to the American people, it said: "Today, Obama distributed among you the blood of our martyr. We are an Umma (the global Muslim community) that does not remain silent to injustice, so do not blame us after today.
"You are those who chose him and you are those who will pay the price. Obama is protected by armies, (but) who will protect you from our assault?"
It echoed a statement by bin Laden's sons released by SITE earlier yesterday, which lambasted the al-Qaidaleader's burial at sea.
"We warn the Americans against touching the body of the sheikh ... or treating it in an improper way.
"The dead bodies should be handed over to their families, or else any offence will open unto you doors of multitudes of evil for which you will only have yourselves to blame. We call upon all the Muslims to fulfil their duty to enforce this truth."
Al-Fajr said: "It is necessary to take revenge for the killing of the Sheikh of Jihad and the Lion of Islam, in such a way that will make America forget the pleasure of its happiness and make it cry blood.
"We say to every mujahid (holy warrior) Muslim, if there is an opportunity, do not waste it. Do not consult anyone about killing Americans or destroying their economy.
"The land of Allah is vast and their interests are spread, so make the utmost effort to strike them so that the word of Allah is supreme -- as our martyr Sheikh, with permission from Allah, advised.
(AFP) ATU 05110316 NNNN (source:http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
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