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"Election is the Way of the Criminals"
 On 30 November, a 44:35 minute audio message purportedly orated by Abu Hamza al-Baghdadi, the head of the Sharia Committee of AQI was issued. The speech, titled: âThe Election is the Way of the Criminals,â expounds upon the groupâs belief that the upcoming Iraqi parliamentary elections and democracy, in general, seek to deify man and denounce Islamic Sharia, as politicians become the âhighest authority and there is no other authority above them.â Further, al-Baghdadi argues that elections serve the Americanâs purpose to extinguish the jihad spirit within the mujahideen â that it will resolve the differences between the coalition and Iraq administrations and the insurgents- and âmake your dreams come true.â The speech elaborates upon a multi-point denouncement of democracyâs purpose vis-Ã -vis Islam and principles as set out in the Quran, and additionally, states that those who participate and elect the men to âpartner with Allahâ will be considered infidels, as âthey are the ones who are providing the mandate to the representatives to make the laws.â Also, the speech cites historic examples of Americaâs alleged tampering in foreign elections for their own interests, such as Italy in 1947, where the United States sought the âsuccess of the Christian Democrats over the Communist Party.â The audio concludes with a message addressing the mujahideen to remain steadfast in their jihad and to âdraw your swords of dignity.â Posted by: Fred 2005-12-05 |
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