Report of Israeli Think-Tank on the Global Muslim Brotherhood

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While much remains to be learned about the leadership/coordination <strong>of</strong> the Global Muslim Brotherhood, the single most important individual is its de facto spiritual leader, Youssef Qaradawi. Illustrative <strong>of</strong> his importance and stature, in 2004 Qaradawi turned down the <strong>of</strong>fer to lead the Egyptian Brotherhood after the death <strong>of</strong> the Supreme Guide. At the time, an Egyptian Brotherhood leader explained: Sheikh al-Qaradawi is an influential scholar and one <strong>of</strong> the Muslim Brotherhood’s spiritual leaders in the world. Any Muslim Brother would be honoured to have him as supreme guide, but he turned down the <strong>of</strong>fer for the post, citing health and other reasons, as he did in the past.” Qaradawi himself explained that he had consciously decided not to limit his scope <strong>of</strong> maneuver by tying himself “to any movement which might constrain my actions.” 32 Based in Qatar, Sheikh Qaradawi has reportedly amassed substantial wealth through his role as Shari’ah adviser to many important Islamic banks and funds. He is also considered to be the “spiritual guide” for Hamas, and his fatwas in support <strong>of</strong> suicide bombings against <strong>Israeli</strong> citizens were instrumental in the development <strong>of</strong> the phenomenon. 33 Qaradawi has asserted that Islam will “return to Europe as a conqueror and victor, after being expelled from it twice.” He qualified this by adding: “Perhaps the next conquest, Allah willing, will be by preaching and ideology. VI 34 Qaradawi’s anti-Western views were largely consistent with those <strong>of</strong> the founder <strong>of</strong> the Muslim Brotherhood, Hassan al-Banna, with whom he worked. It was al-Banna himself who spoke about raising again the Islamic flag in those lands that once harbored Islam in the past, saying “Thus Andalusia, Sicily, the Balkans, the Italian coast, as well as the islands <strong>of</strong> the Mediterranean, are all Muslim Mediterranean colonies, and they must return to the embrace <strong>of</strong> Islam.” He added, “It is our right to bring back the glory <strong>of</strong> 35 36 the Islamic Empire.” Qaradawi reserves particular vitriol for Israel and <strong>Israeli</strong>s. For example: Mixing with those people (i.e. <strong>Israeli</strong>s) without placing any conditions or bonds has a lot <strong>of</strong> hazards and dangers, since it threatens Arab and Muslim societies and spreads vice and moral corruption and deviation amongst Muslims. Such people have been weaned on vice and perversion and so many diseases, including AIDS, have become widespread amongst them. They plan for achieving such a goal <strong>of</strong> exporting these ailments to the Muslim society while Muslims are totally unaware. Therefore, blocking the door leading to such temptation is considered a religious obligation and necessity. 37 Qaradawi has also said that Israel should be removed completely from all <strong>of</strong> what he views as “Muslim land.” [T]he so-called peace accords involved recognizing the Jews’ right to the usurped lands, which means that Haifa, Jaffa, Acre, al-Ladd, Ramallah, Beir Sheba, and even Jerusalem will be considered as <strong>Israeli</strong> lands. Such cities that have been part <strong>of</strong> the Muslim world for more than thirteen hundred years will become part <strong>of</strong> the Zionist Jewish state. Hence, we will never be able to claim them back and, after being taken by force, such places will be legitimately given to the enemy. 38 VI The quote is taken from «Message to the Youth», (undated). 29
Qaradawi has issued numerous other extremist statements and rulings, including: VII »» »» Hitler was divine punishment for the misdeeds <strong>of</strong> the Jews, and the Holocaust was exaggerated. 39 His desire to end his life in the service <strong>of</strong> Jihad by visiting Israel and throwing a bomb, becoming a “martyr” in the process. 40 41 »» Calling for the death <strong>of</strong> all Jews. 42 »» Calling for the collapse <strong>of</strong> the US if it doesn’t end its “unjust ways.” Qaradawi has also made many extremist statements on social issues, such as contemplating the killing <strong>of</strong> homosexuals and ruling that beating is “suitable” for some wives. 43 Qaradawi’s fundamentalism, religious intolerance, and support for terrorism are pervasive throughout the Global Muslim Brotherhood. For example, the Wall Street Journal reported on a meeting <strong>of</strong> the European Council for Fatwa and Research (ECFR) in August 2004 at which: VIII …papers accepted traditional norms that directly contradict Western law and society, especially regarding women and marriage. Women should only cut their hair with their husbands’ permission, and “any woman who would marry without a male guardian’s consent, her wedding is invalid,” declared Muhammad Hawari, a Germany-based member <strong>of</strong> the group. .44 The Journal also reported that one council member cited “The Protocols <strong>of</strong> the Elders <strong>of</strong> Zion” in a position paper on how Muslim families are under threat in Europe. The Protocols, the speaker said, was evidence <strong>of</strong> a Jewish plot to undermine Muslim moral values through sexual permissiveness. A NEFA Foundation report has analyzed the Union <strong>of</strong> Good (UOG), a coalition <strong>of</strong> Islamic charities that provides financial support to both the Hamas “social” infrastructure, as well as to its terrorist activities. The UOG is headed by Qaradawi, and most <strong>of</strong> the trustees and member organizations are associated with the Global Muslim Brotherhood. IX 45 Most importantly for this report, the delegitimization and demonization <strong>of</strong> Israel are a constant preoccupation <strong>of</strong> the Global Muslim Brotherhood. For example, the last Shura Council meeting <strong>of</strong> the Federation <strong>of</strong> Islamic Organizations in Europe (FIOE), held in Istanbul in late September, issued the following statement on Israel: The Council is deeply disturbed by the attacks and violations perpetrated by the <strong>Israeli</strong> occupation authorities and settler gangs, in the holy environs <strong>of</strong> Al-Quds (Jerusalem), in what can only be classified as ethnic cleansing, Apartheid, and colonialist expansionism. The Council also views with great alarm the continuing unjust blockade inflicted on the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, and demands its immediate lifting. 46 VII VIII IX Compilations <strong>of</strong> Qaradawi’s extremist statements can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watchv=zWpp x61BJUw&feature=youtu.be&a and http://www.youtube.com/watchv=FuAlVMZcsUU&feature=channel. The ECFR is part <strong>of</strong> Federation <strong>of</strong> Islamic Organizations In Europe (FIOE), the European Muslim Brotherhood umbrella group and is headed by Qaradawi. The Union <strong>of</strong> Good was banned by Israel in 2002 and was recently designated a terrorist entity by the United States. 30
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