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A prominent supporter of Al-Qaeda criticized the president of the International Union of Muslim Scholars, Ali Al-Qaradaghi, for condemning the August 23 stabbing attack in Solingen, Germany, for which the Islamic State (ISIS) claimed responsibility.[1]
"What Security Are You Talking About, Oh Enemy Of Allah, When Germany Rains Tons Of Explosives On Our People In Gaza?"
On September 3, 2024, the supporter, Warith Al-Qassam, published a lengthy post on Telegram, in which he called Al-Qaradaghi an "enemy of Allah" for denouncing the Solingen attack.
The post opened: "The so-called Muslims Scholars Association, under the name of its rabbi, Al-Qaradaghi, issued a statement of condolence to the German Government after a series of blessed attacks, which took place in Germany in support of our people in Palestine and to relieve them. The monkey-daghi [Al-Qaradaghi] also advised us to 'prevent anything that harms the country [of Germany]' and to 'adhere to the principles of sharia, to fully adhere to the prevailing laws in the country, and to respect these laws, as well as to respect the achievement of security and stability, and to never be a cause of chaos, problems, and calamities.'"
Al-Qassam rhetorically asked of Al-Qaradaghi: "What security are you taking about, oh enemy of Allah, when Germany rains tons of explosives on our people in Gaza?" He further criticized Germany, accusing its "warring government" of "banning what is called the Palestinian flag" and "supporting the Jews with weapons and not only money."
On the International Union of Muslim Scholars, Al-Qassam noted that "there is no wonder" that its president would issue such a statement, especially given that its former leader, Yusef Al-Qaradawi, allegedly "issued a fatwa advising Muslims to fighters with the U.S. Army against the Taliban and Al-Qaeda."
"Imagine that a dirty fatwa such as this is issued by the so-called Association of Muslim Scholars," he quipped.
[1] See MEMRI JTTM report Islamic State (ISIS) Claims Responsibility For Knife Attack In Solingen, Germany: Attack Took Place 'At A Gathering Of Christians' 'To Avenge Muslims In Palestine And Everywhere', August 24, 2024.
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