The Muslim Brotherhood in North America (Canada/USA)
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The Muslim Brotherhood in North America (Canada/USA) Sabotaging the Miserable House through the Process of Settlement and Civilization Jihad1 2 “Here, we follow the teachings of the Muslim Brotherhood.” Date: 27 May 2014; Version 1.0 [email protected] The report was written by Tom Quiggin, a member of the Terrorism and Security Experts of Canada Network (TSEC). Concurrent research at the TSEC network includes a methodology project for intelligence analysts involved in the analysis of extremism. A Horizon Scanning project on the convergence of extremist ideologies is being readied for distribution in late 2014. This project was funded internally by the TSEC network. There is no government, corporate, media or foreign money involved. 1 See the Muslim Brotherhood’s (North America) policy statements in An Explanatory Memorandum on the General Strategic Goal for the Group in North America (5/22/1991). (Available at Annex A) 2 Dr. El-Tantawy Attia. Executive Director of the Masjid Toronto and a long-time member of the Muslim Association of Canada. Cancelled debate highlights tension among Canadian Muslims, National Post Staff, February 7, 2011, http://life.nationalpost.com/2011/02/07/cancelled-debate-highlights-tension-among-canadian- muslims/ 1 KEY JUDGEMENTS *Canada has a significant presence of Muslim Brotherhood adherent individuals and organizations. Their values and actions are frequently the antithesis of the Canadian Constitution, values and law. Despite statements to the contrary, the Muslim Brotherhood considers itself above local laws and national constitutions. *The Muslim Brotherhood’s use of settlement and the “process of civilization jihad” has proven effective. The long term aim is to globally impose a virulent form of political Islam to the exclusion of other faiths or systems. *Internationally, the Muslim Brotherhood is realigning under pressure as old alliances crumble and opportunities arise. An aggressive posture is re- emerging which has used extensive political violence in the past. *The policy and process of denial is deeply rooted in the Muslim Brotherhood. *Muslim Brotherhood adherent groups should not be given governmental accreditation, access to public grants nor should they have charity status. *Canada’s stance against Muslim Brotherhood adherent organizations in recent years has been more aggressive than the USA, especially in financial areas. 2 Selected Examples of Muslim Brotherhood adherent organizations in North America Canada United States of America ISNA Islamic Society of North America ISNA Islamic Society of North America MSA The Muslim Student Association MSA The Muslim Student Association UASR United Association for Studies and Research The Palestine Committee in North The Palestine Committee in North America and Canada America and Canada Council for American Islamic Relations Council for American Islamic Relations (Canada) CAIR CAN (now known as) National Council of Canadian Muslims NCCM IRFAN International Relief Fund for the Afflicted and Needy (formerly JFHS) Benevolence International Fund Benevolence International Fund Canada ICNA – Islamic Circle of North America ICNA – Islamic Circle of North America Muslim Youth of Canada (ISNA youth Muslim Youth of North America (ISNA wing) USA youth wing) The Fiqh Council of North America The Fiqh Council of North America North American Islamic Trust North American Islamic Trust World Assembly of Muslim Youth * World Assembly of Muslim Youth * 1972 (financial and organizational 1972 (financial and organizational support) support) Muslim World League* 1962 (support) Muslim World League* 1962 (support) Muslim American Society (Canada) Muslim American Society Muslim Association of Canada MYNA Muslim Youth of North America MYNA Muslim Youth of North America (defunct) (defunct) *Based in Saudi Arabia. Most funding to North America has now been cut off by the Saudi government. 3 The Motto of the Muslim Brotherhood3 is: Allah is our objective. The Prophet is our leader. Qur'an is our law. Jihad is our way. Dying in the way of Allah is our highest hope4 The Logo5 3 The motto of HAMAS is similar. See section eight of the HAMAS charter at: http://avalon.law.yale.edu/20th_century/hamas.asp . It shows the motto as: Allah is its target, the Prophet is its model, the Koran its constitution: Jihad is its path and death for the sake of Allah is the loftiest of its wishes. 4 The motto remains current. Dr. Morsi, the Muslim Brotherhood candidate (Freedom and Justice Party) and eventual Egyptian presidential winner, gave a speech on 13 May 2012 during the election campaign. In it, he clearly reiterates the motto of the Muslim Brotherhood. The speech and translation can be seen at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reLigeHGKzE 5 This logo is taken from the official website of the Muslim Brotherhood. See the logo at: http://www.ikhwanonline.com/Article.aspx?ArtID=180622&SecID=213 4 Table of Contents 1. Overview: Settlement and the Civilization-Jihadist Process ................................................................... 7 2. Prejudice and the Muslim Community .................................................................................................. 12 3. Explanatory Note on Canada and the United States of America as the Unit of Analysis ...................... 13 4. The Founding of the Muslim Brotherhood: Back to the Past? .............................................................. 14 5. The Centrality of the Palestinian Cause in the Muslim Brotherhood .................................................... 19 6. The Muslim Brotherhood in North America .......................................................................................... 24 7. Current Events in the Middle East ......................................................................................................... 35 8. The Muslim Brotherhood in Power ........................................................................................................ 39 9. The Law and the Muslim Brotherhood .................................................................................................. 40 10. Education and the Leadership of the Muslim Brotherhood ................................................................ 42 11. The Muslim Brotherhood and Violence – an ongoing issue since inception ....................................... 43 12. Is the Muslim Brotherhood a Moderate or Secular Organization? ..................................................... 45 13. Lesser Shirk: The Muslim Brotherhood’s Stance on Islamic Theology ................................................ 48 14. Front Organizations: Policy and Practice ............................................................................................. 49 15. The Policy of Denying Affiliation or Denial of Facts ............................................................................. 53 16. Canadians Listed in the 1992 Directory of the Muslim Brotherhood/Philadelphia Meeting .............. 60 17. Canadians with Leadership Roles in the Muslim Brotherhood – Selected Examples .......................... 61 Dr. Wael Haddara .................................................................................................................................... 61 Dr. Jamal Badawi ..................................................................................................................................... 67 Dr. Yasser Haddara .................................................................................................................................. 69 Dr. Ingrid Mattson ................................................................................................................................... 72 Dr. Sheema Khan ..................................................................................................................................... 74 Dr. Mohammed Bekkari .......................................................................................................................... 74 Dr. Rida Beshir ......................................................................................................................................... 76 Dr. El-Tantawy Attia ................................................................................................................................ 79 Sarah Attia ............................................................................................................................................... 81 Hassan Hachimi ....................................................................................................................................... 82 Abdalla Idris ............................................................................................................................................ 83 Khadija Haffajee ...................................................................................................................................... 84 Assem Fadel ............................................................................................................................................ 85 Abdallah Assafiri...................................................................................................................................... 87 Ayman Sharawi ....................................................................................................................................... 88 5 Chiheb Battikh ........................................................................................................................................