From MEMRI:
June 20, 2011 Special Dispatch No.3930
Leading Taliban Commander Vows Jihad Against the West, Says Osama Bin Laden's 'Ideology Of Fighting a Global Jihad Against The Forces Of Infidels Has Penetrated Our Very Souls'
Leading Taliban commander Omar Khalid Al-Khorasani, who is Emir of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) for the Pakistani tribal district of Mohmand Agency, has issued a statement vowing to continue Osama bin Laden's jihad against the West and Pakistan.
In a June 7 statement posted on an Internet jihadist forum, Omar Khalid Al-Khorasani argued that the path of jihad did not end with the passing of Prophet Muhammad, nor did it end with the death of Osama bin Laden.
He noted: "The idea that the Jihadi groups have weakened after the departure of Sheikh Osama is totally baseless. The ideology which Sheikh Osama bin Laden preached and the inspiration he gave to fight the global forces of infidels not only continues to linger in our souls, but has grown much stronger."
Following is the text of the statement:[1]
'This Ideology [of Jihad] Was Not Shaken By the Departure of the Leader of Humanity, Muhammad... From This Life – And It Will Never Be Weakened By the Martyrdom of Any Other Leader"
"The Martyrdom of Sheikh Osama and a War of Interests
"On the evening of May 2, in the Pakistani city of Abbottabad, near a sensitive military base, a special team of American soldiers were able to locate and engage the hideout of Sheikh Osama bin Laden. Subsequently, the West and their followers took to the streets in celebration, thinking that they had reversed the tide of the Global Jihad, fissuring the ideology of the mujahideen.
"The idea that the jihadi groups have weakened after the departure of Sheikh Osama is totally baseless. The ideology which Sheikh Osama bin Laden preached, and the inspiration he gave to fight the global forces of infidels, not only continue to linger in our souls, but have grown much stronger.
"The ideology of jihad was not something introduced by Sheikh Osama, but rather something taught to us over 1400 years. This ideology was not shaken by the departure of leader of humanity, Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam), from this life, and it will never be weakened with the martyrdom of any other leader. Before the jihad of Sheikh Osama, the Muslims made do with localized jihadi movements – but now, his ideology of fighting a global jihad against the forces of infidels has penetrated our very souls. The life and martyrdom of Sheikh Osama both are a source of pride.
"A question which some people pose is: Because Sheikh Osama bin Laden was martyred by America, why is revenge being sought from this [Pakistani] government which has occupied the land of Pakistan, while Tehreek-e-Taliban is itself a different group altogether? We answer them with the famous saying in Pashtu: "The entire night was passed in the tales of Yousuf [Joseph] and Zuleikhah… and in the morning a person in gathering asked, 'Was Zuleikhah a man or a woman?"'
"The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Al-Qaeda, and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan Share the Same Common Goal; No One Can Disunite Them"
"Hospitality is such an honorable and lofty trait amongst Muslims and especially in Pashtun tradition that one can find a plentitude of examples and tales in its regard. The Islamic Emirate in Afghanistan [the Taliban shadow government] was itself sacrificed for this guest [Osama bin Laden] and his protection, which included the whole government, thousands of mujahideen, and their families and properties, and they entered a war which has lasted for 10 years.
"The Afghan people, after having sacrificed everything, thought it better for the safety of the guest that they hand him over to the Muslims of Pakistan, telling them to sacrifice their blood for him if they must, to tolerate the pains of being separated from family and friends, to tolerate the harm which will be brought them, and to keep watching their property and wealth be destroyed, but that they should never give the world a chance to say that they were not able to protect their new guest.
"Thus, the tribal areas of Pakistan started to become populated with Arab and other mujahideen from all over the world. Its people bore continual operations, aerial bombings, and arrests. They bore injuries and martyrdom, and entire families and villages were wiped out of existence. Innocent children were pounded into the dirt. However, these hosts continued to sacrifice for their guests, until the point that the crimes of the government forced the tribes to unite and militarily resist their aggression.
"When Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan was formed in 2007, the Taliban in Pakistan kept the Pakistan army busy, freeing the Arabs and Afghan guests to continue their own Jihad. The capital of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan [in South Waziristan district] became the headquarters of the Mujahideen from all over the world, and thus we have most right to avenge and protect our guests [foreign militants].
"The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Al-Qaeda, and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan share the same goal. No one can disunite them. The Mujahideen of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan fulfilled their obligations as hosts, and they continue to support and defend their Muslim brethren. Based upon this, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan has announced that they will seek revenge, and through operations carried out against this government's secret agencies, they have proved true to their intent."
"Even If We Suppose That the ISI Had No Role in This [Abbottabad] Operation, They Did Indeed Have a Role in the Arrest of Ramzi bin Shibh, Khalid Sheikh Muhammad, Abu Zubaidah, and Abul-Faraj"
"The ISI [Inter-Services Intelligence of Pakistan] thinks itself very clever, and to please their masters, they have always maintained the practice of keeping a valuable card hidden. It has occurred in more than one instance in the past that they secretly arrested some leader of Al-Qaeda, only to bring him to light and hand him over to America when they have some need, when some U.S. official comes to Pakistan, or when they themselves go to America, resulting in the fulfillment of some of their interests.
"Even if we suppose that the ISI had no role in this [Osama bin Laden] operation, they did indeed have a role in the arrest of Ramzi bin Shibh, Khalid Sheikh Muhammad, Abu Zubaidah, and Abul-Faraj, and then handing them over to America along with their families and children, proving their true chivalrous jealousy and protectiveness, not to mention our sister Afia Siddiqui [Pakistani scientist jailed in the U.S.] and seven hundred and eighty other true believers from the Mujahideen and their scholars to America.
"If we suppose that America was successful in taking him [Osama bin Laden] before the ISI made their move, then this means that they failed to play their hidden card at the right time. All parties are trying to fulfill their interests in this event. The CIA has been somewhat successful in being able to blame Pakistan for their defeat in Afghanistan. At the same time, the Pakistan government, army, and intelligence, by creating an image of 'Good Taliban [i.e. those who work for Pakistan Army] and 'Bad Taliban' amongst the mujahideen, think that the 'Good Taliban' are not an immediate threat, while using America and their technology against the 'Bad Taliban."'
"The [Leaders of] Pakistan Army's Administration Are Clear Apostates; We Too Are a Party Trying to Fulfill Our Interests in This War with This [Pakistani] Government, Which Has Occupied Pakistan"
"But how regretful (!) that the Pakistan administration has also misunderstood this fact, as the [leaders of] Pakistan army's administration are clear apostates, and if these 'Good Taliban' call themselves mujahideen, then one day they will indeed fall into their trap, as these 'Good Taliban' today are in fact only fulfilling their own interests.
"We too are a party trying to fulfill our interests in this war with this government which has occupied Pakistan, and if we study the facts thoroughly, we have been the most successful. The greatest success is that we have won the hearts of the Pakistani people, as the problems we once faced in our operations have mostly been solved, as reaching these sensitive targets would not be possible without the favor of the general masses.
"Operations such as PNS Mehran [attack on Pakistan Navy base in Karachi] and [the attack] on Shabqadar Fort [in Peshawar's neighborhood] were only possible with the support of those who hold the same ideology as the masses and individuals. Indeed, this is a great success, and it is due solely to the blessings of the martyrdom of Sheikh Osama and the sincerity which Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan hold in seeking revenge against the cuckoldry of the government of Pakistan, and all praise be to Allah.
"Omar Khalid Al-Khorasani
"Emir, Tehreek-e-Taliban, Mohmand Agency."
Endnote:
[1] Shumoukh Al-Islam, June 8, 2011. The text of the statement was lightly edited for clarity.
June 20, 2011 Special Dispatch No.3930
Leading Taliban Commander Vows Jihad Against the West, Says Osama Bin Laden's 'Ideology Of Fighting a Global Jihad Against The Forces Of Infidels Has Penetrated Our Very Souls'
Leading Taliban commander Omar Khalid Al-Khorasani, who is Emir of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) for the Pakistani tribal district of Mohmand Agency, has issued a statement vowing to continue Osama bin Laden's jihad against the West and Pakistan.
In a June 7 statement posted on an Internet jihadist forum, Omar Khalid Al-Khorasani argued that the path of jihad did not end with the passing of Prophet Muhammad, nor did it end with the death of Osama bin Laden.
He noted: "The idea that the Jihadi groups have weakened after the departure of Sheikh Osama is totally baseless. The ideology which Sheikh Osama bin Laden preached and the inspiration he gave to fight the global forces of infidels not only continues to linger in our souls, but has grown much stronger."
Following is the text of the statement:[1]
'This Ideology [of Jihad] Was Not Shaken By the Departure of the Leader of Humanity, Muhammad... From This Life – And It Will Never Be Weakened By the Martyrdom of Any Other Leader"
"The Martyrdom of Sheikh Osama and a War of Interests
"On the evening of May 2, in the Pakistani city of Abbottabad, near a sensitive military base, a special team of American soldiers were able to locate and engage the hideout of Sheikh Osama bin Laden. Subsequently, the West and their followers took to the streets in celebration, thinking that they had reversed the tide of the Global Jihad, fissuring the ideology of the mujahideen.
"The idea that the jihadi groups have weakened after the departure of Sheikh Osama is totally baseless. The ideology which Sheikh Osama bin Laden preached, and the inspiration he gave to fight the global forces of infidels, not only continue to linger in our souls, but have grown much stronger.
"The ideology of jihad was not something introduced by Sheikh Osama, but rather something taught to us over 1400 years. This ideology was not shaken by the departure of leader of humanity, Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam), from this life, and it will never be weakened with the martyrdom of any other leader. Before the jihad of Sheikh Osama, the Muslims made do with localized jihadi movements – but now, his ideology of fighting a global jihad against the forces of infidels has penetrated our very souls. The life and martyrdom of Sheikh Osama both are a source of pride.
"A question which some people pose is: Because Sheikh Osama bin Laden was martyred by America, why is revenge being sought from this [Pakistani] government which has occupied the land of Pakistan, while Tehreek-e-Taliban is itself a different group altogether? We answer them with the famous saying in Pashtu: "The entire night was passed in the tales of Yousuf [Joseph] and Zuleikhah… and in the morning a person in gathering asked, 'Was Zuleikhah a man or a woman?"'
"The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Al-Qaeda, and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan Share the Same Common Goal; No One Can Disunite Them"
"Hospitality is such an honorable and lofty trait amongst Muslims and especially in Pashtun tradition that one can find a plentitude of examples and tales in its regard. The Islamic Emirate in Afghanistan [the Taliban shadow government] was itself sacrificed for this guest [Osama bin Laden] and his protection, which included the whole government, thousands of mujahideen, and their families and properties, and they entered a war which has lasted for 10 years.
"The Afghan people, after having sacrificed everything, thought it better for the safety of the guest that they hand him over to the Muslims of Pakistan, telling them to sacrifice their blood for him if they must, to tolerate the pains of being separated from family and friends, to tolerate the harm which will be brought them, and to keep watching their property and wealth be destroyed, but that they should never give the world a chance to say that they were not able to protect their new guest.
"Thus, the tribal areas of Pakistan started to become populated with Arab and other mujahideen from all over the world. Its people bore continual operations, aerial bombings, and arrests. They bore injuries and martyrdom, and entire families and villages were wiped out of existence. Innocent children were pounded into the dirt. However, these hosts continued to sacrifice for their guests, until the point that the crimes of the government forced the tribes to unite and militarily resist their aggression.
"When Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan was formed in 2007, the Taliban in Pakistan kept the Pakistan army busy, freeing the Arabs and Afghan guests to continue their own Jihad. The capital of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan [in South Waziristan district] became the headquarters of the Mujahideen from all over the world, and thus we have most right to avenge and protect our guests [foreign militants].
"The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Al-Qaeda, and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan share the same goal. No one can disunite them. The Mujahideen of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan fulfilled their obligations as hosts, and they continue to support and defend their Muslim brethren. Based upon this, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan has announced that they will seek revenge, and through operations carried out against this government's secret agencies, they have proved true to their intent."
"Even If We Suppose That the ISI Had No Role in This [Abbottabad] Operation, They Did Indeed Have a Role in the Arrest of Ramzi bin Shibh, Khalid Sheikh Muhammad, Abu Zubaidah, and Abul-Faraj"
"The ISI [Inter-Services Intelligence of Pakistan] thinks itself very clever, and to please their masters, they have always maintained the practice of keeping a valuable card hidden. It has occurred in more than one instance in the past that they secretly arrested some leader of Al-Qaeda, only to bring him to light and hand him over to America when they have some need, when some U.S. official comes to Pakistan, or when they themselves go to America, resulting in the fulfillment of some of their interests.
"Even if we suppose that the ISI had no role in this [Osama bin Laden] operation, they did indeed have a role in the arrest of Ramzi bin Shibh, Khalid Sheikh Muhammad, Abu Zubaidah, and Abul-Faraj, and then handing them over to America along with their families and children, proving their true chivalrous jealousy and protectiveness, not to mention our sister Afia Siddiqui [Pakistani scientist jailed in the U.S.] and seven hundred and eighty other true believers from the Mujahideen and their scholars to America.
"If we suppose that America was successful in taking him [Osama bin Laden] before the ISI made their move, then this means that they failed to play their hidden card at the right time. All parties are trying to fulfill their interests in this event. The CIA has been somewhat successful in being able to blame Pakistan for their defeat in Afghanistan. At the same time, the Pakistan government, army, and intelligence, by creating an image of 'Good Taliban [i.e. those who work for Pakistan Army] and 'Bad Taliban' amongst the mujahideen, think that the 'Good Taliban' are not an immediate threat, while using America and their technology against the 'Bad Taliban."'
"The [Leaders of] Pakistan Army's Administration Are Clear Apostates; We Too Are a Party Trying to Fulfill Our Interests in This War with This [Pakistani] Government, Which Has Occupied Pakistan"
"But how regretful (!) that the Pakistan administration has also misunderstood this fact, as the [leaders of] Pakistan army's administration are clear apostates, and if these 'Good Taliban' call themselves mujahideen, then one day they will indeed fall into their trap, as these 'Good Taliban' today are in fact only fulfilling their own interests.
"We too are a party trying to fulfill our interests in this war with this government which has occupied Pakistan, and if we study the facts thoroughly, we have been the most successful. The greatest success is that we have won the hearts of the Pakistani people, as the problems we once faced in our operations have mostly been solved, as reaching these sensitive targets would not be possible without the favor of the general masses.
"Operations such as PNS Mehran [attack on Pakistan Navy base in Karachi] and [the attack] on Shabqadar Fort [in Peshawar's neighborhood] were only possible with the support of those who hold the same ideology as the masses and individuals. Indeed, this is a great success, and it is due solely to the blessings of the martyrdom of Sheikh Osama and the sincerity which Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan hold in seeking revenge against the cuckoldry of the government of Pakistan, and all praise be to Allah.
"Omar Khalid Al-Khorasani
"Emir, Tehreek-e-Taliban, Mohmand Agency."
Endnote:
[1] Shumoukh Al-Islam, June 8, 2011. The text of the statement was lightly edited for clarity.
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