On November 28th 2009, referendum, a constitutional amendment banning the construction of new minarets was approved by 57.5% of the participating voters in Switzerland (based on their direct-vote system).
The outcome of such a referendum angered not the moderates but all radical Muslims throughout Europe, the Middle-East, Asia, Africa and Pakistan.Do those radicals do the same if Vatican venture to construct a Church in Riad or Istanbul?
The reason is simple, the people of Switzerland (57%)were afraid by the dramatic development of Islamic institutions and the Europe-wide agitation of radicalists’ through their mosques and forums.
As you can read in this book, the radical Muslims were angry because one of their strategic pillar that carried their future goals has failed, hidered or doomed.
The initial strategy targeting Europe as the future battleground for radical Islamic terrorists, was born in Geneva,Switzerland. Their goal is “to get back Europe, the continent once belonged to them”. For that purpose, they have laid down the groundwork that has been in process since the 1950s.
Early in 1950, most members of Islamic Brotherhood (Ikwans, together with those retired Arabic soldiers who fought alongside Nazi-Germany, planted their Mosques in Geneva and Munich.
Today,the Ikwans; allied with the Turkish (Milli Goerues) and Asian Islamic fundamentalists, succeeded (with oil Dollars from the Wahabists) in establishing hundreds of Mosques, Research Institutes and diverse business firms throughout Europe. Radical Muslims in Europe operate with a new under-cover strategy -attracting educated youngsters; immigrants, students and converted Europeans to execute their hidden agenda. The bombers of Madrid and London are not the radicals who travelled from the Middle East or Afghanistan to launch their terror actions; they originate from Europe or- mostly home-grown. In the future, as it is today, most of the Islamist terrorist threat to the United States will largely originate from Europe(due to visa waiver). As it is imagined, the graduates of Middle Eastern madrassas who are functional idiots and can do little more than read the Koran, will not travel to Europe or the US to launch their attacks. Miami, FL October, 2009
Table of Contents
I. Violence and the Global Society Today
I.1. Violence on Ecology and Peace
I.2. Religion, Race, and Ethnicity
I.3. Violence in Cultural Diversity
I.4. What to DO?
II. The Foundation of Muslim Brotherhood in Europe
II.1. The Roots of Hitler-Muslim Alliance
II.2. Planting the Muslim Brotherhoods in Germany
II.3. Planting the Muslim Brotherhood in France
II.4. Planting the Muslim Brotherhoods in the United Kingdom
II.5. Radicalizing the Muslims in Europe
II.6. Plans of the European Council for Fatwa
II.7. Converting Europe to an Islamic Continent
II.8. The Danish Cartoon Controversy and the Ikwans
II.9. Home-grownTterrorists attacking Denmark's Democracy
II.10. Radical Muslims Plotted to Kill Danish Journalist
II.11. Radical Muslims against a Publisher of Book
II.12. Some Ideas on European- Muslim Relations
III. Modern Terrorism
III.1. From the Middle-East to Europe
III.2. The Consequences out of the Iraq War
III.3. Igniting Sunni and Shiia Fundamentalism
III.4. Anti-Americanism Movement
III.5. The Young Vanguards of New Terrorism
IV. The Inter-Continental expansion of Jihad
IV.1. The Threat of Nuclear Terrorism
IV.2. The desire to produce and use WMD
V.The Open Society and Its Enemies
V.1. Home-grown Terrorists
V.2. Al-Qaeda and Radical Muslims Networks in Europe
V.3. The Dramatic Increase of Muslims in Europe
V.4. The United Kingdom as a Save Heaven
V.5. Angry European Radicals
V.6. Poorly Integrated Muslims
V.7. Notorious Islamic Radical Immigrant Preachers
VI. Attacking Western Economic Targets
VI.1. Attacking Jewish Targets
VI.2. US-Canadian Terrorist Cells and their Plots
VI.3. Home-growen Terrorismin Canada
VI.4. Terrorists Attacking Democracy: The case of India
VI.5. Terrorists Will Attack Germany
VI.6. Recent Al-Qaeda Conspiracy in Germany
VII. Financing Terrorism in Europe
VII.1. Bin Laden’s Personal Funds and Businesses
VII.2. Al Qaeda’s Financial Facilitators
VII.3. The International Islamic Relief Organization
VII.4. Funds from Muslim World League in Mecca
VII.5. The Benevolence International Foundation (BIF)
VII.6. The Al Haramain Islamic Foundation
VII.7. The Muwafaq Foundation and the Rabita Trust (RT)
Objectives and Topics
The work examines the transformation of Europe into a central battlefield for global terrorism, focusing on the influence of the Muslim Brotherhood and other radical networks. It explores the rise of home-grown extremism and the strategic shift of terrorist groups towards Western targets, while challenging the effectiveness of current military-led counter-terrorism policies.
- The structural expansion and ideology of the Muslim Brotherhood in European countries.
- The emergence and threat of home-grown terrorist cells within European societies.
- Analysis of terror financing networks, including Islamic charities and banking systems.
- The strategic impact of the Iraq war on global radicalization and militant recruitment.
- Policy recommendations for proactive, non-military counter-terrorism measures in Europe.
Excerpt from the Book
II.1. The Roots of Hitler-Muslim Alliance
Since the end of World War II, in fact, members of al Ikhwan al Muslimoun (hereafter Ikwan, Muslim Brotherhood or MB) have settled in Europe.
The Muslim –Hitler alliance during the World War II was established by the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, Haji Amin al Husseini, the highest Muslim leader of the time who moved to Berlin and advised Adolf Hitler and his Nazi Reich to eliminate the Jweish throughout the world. There were several other Muslim radicalists followed the footsteps of al-Hussein not only supporting and admiring the action of the Nazis against the Jewiish but fought with the German army in different fronts.
In early 1950s and during the era of Nasser, Egypt and other Pan-Arabist regimes were a very hot spots for the Muslim Brotherhood. Nasser harrased and killd some of the leaders and many of Brotherhood members had to run off their countries and settled in Germany. The second wave of the Brotherhood refugees profited from the German “Hollstein doctrine” which allowed to grant assylum for dissidents persecuted by governments that had recognized East Germany (GDR), which included Egypt and Syria. Most of those young people joined the Universities in the fields of engineering, architecture, and medical fields.
One of those immigrants setteled in Europe was Said Ramadan, a former student of the organizations founder, Hassan al-Banna, assassinated in 1950. The emergence of President Nasser in 1953 caused aother crack down on the Brotherhood. Understanding the dangers coming ahead, Ramadan left the country and moved to Europe and settled in Geneva, Switzerland. Lateron Ramadan studied law (Islamic Law) at the University of Cologne, in Germany and in 1961 he founded the Islamic Center of Geneva.
Summary of Chapters
I. Violence and the Global Society Today: Discusses the root causes of global terrorism, arguing against the reliance on military force and emphasizing the need for peaceful, academic approaches to societal conflict.
II. The Foundation of Muslim Brotherhood in Europe: Analyzes the history and strategic expansion of the Muslim Brotherhood in Europe, focusing on their institutional networks and influence on European Muslim communities.
III. Modern Terrorism: Examines how the Iraq War and ideological narratives have fueled the global jihadist movement and the development of new radical vanguards.
IV. The Inter-Continental expansion of Jihad: Discusses the geographical spread of jihadist activities and the increasing threat of terrorists acquiring weapons of mass destruction.
V. The Open Society and Its Enemies: Highlights the vulnerability of European open societies to home-grown radicalization and argues for stricter counter-terrorism policies.
VI. Attacking Western Economic Targets: Details the strategic shift of terrorist groups towards targeting Western brand names and infrastructure to disrupt global economies.
VII. Financing Terrorism in Europe: Explores the financial networks, including charities and Hawala systems, used to sustain and expand terrorist operations.
Keywords
Terrorism, Muslim Brotherhood, Radicalization, Jihadism, Europe, Home-grown Terrorists, Al-Qaeda, Middle East, Sharia, Counter-terrorism, Islamic Finance, Security Policy, Religious Extremism, Political Islam, Radical Preachers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of the publication?
The work investigates the development of Europe as a primary battlefield for international and home-grown terrorism, specifically analyzing the role of the Muslim Brotherhood and affiliated networks.
What are the primary thematic areas covered?
The key themes include the institutional expansion of radical groups, the funding mechanisms of terrorism, the challenge of home-grown radicalization in Western democracies, and the impact of geopolitical events like the Iraq War.
What is the primary goal of the author?
The primary goal is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the terrorist threat landscape in Europe and to advocate for a shift from purely military responses to more effective, integrated non-military and legislative strategies.
Which methodology does the author utilize?
The author uses a qualitative research approach, incorporating historical analysis, examination of institutional structures, and reports from intelligence agencies and international media.
What is the main topic of the central chapters?
The central chapters focus on the "foundation" and expansion of the Muslim Brotherhood, the evolution of modern jihadist tactics, and the financing of these organizations through seemingly charitable institutions.
Which keywords best characterize the work?
Terrorism, Muslim Brotherhood, Radicalization, Jihadism, Home-grown Terrorists, Counter-terrorism, and Security Policy are the defining concepts.
How does the author characterize the threat of home-grown terrorism in Europe?
The author views home-grown terrorism as an urgent, growing threat facilitated by open European borders and the radicalization of second and third-generation immigrant populations, often supported by established institutional networks.
What unique perspective is offered regarding Islamic charities?
The book details how international Islamic charities are often used as fronts to raise, move, and launder money, serving as a critical infrastructure for financing jihadist operations while maintaining a public image of humanitarian aid.
- Quote paper
- Professor Dr. Girma Yohannes Iyassu Menelik (Author), 2010, Europe: The future Battleground of Islamic Terrorism, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/141972
