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| Anwar al-Awlaki | |
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| Born | New Mexico  United States |
| Occupation | Imam/Author |
| Website | http://www.anwar-alawlaki.com |
Anwar al-Awlaki (also spelled Aulaqi) is a Muslim imam and author who has repeatedly and publicly announced his support of terrorism. Originally trained as a civil engineer, he is associated with Iman University, Yemen.
Al-Awlaki has praised the actions of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, suspect in the Fort Hood shooting.
Biography
His parents are from Yemen, where he lived for 11 years and received the early part of his Islamic education. Awlaki has served as an Imam in Colorado, California, and most recently in the Washington, D.C. area where he headed the Dar al-Hijrah Islamic Centre and was also the Muslim Chaplain at George Washington University. He began serving formally as the imam of the Dar al-Hijrah mosque in January 2001; it was shortly after this that his sermons were attended by 3 of the 19 9/11 hijackers and Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan.
He holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Colorado State University, an M.A. in Education Leadership from San Diego State University, and was working on a Doctorate degree in Human Resource Development at George Washington University.
On 31 August 2006, Awlaki was detained for questioning by the Yemeni authorities due to what he claimed was a "secret police investigation" over "tribal issues." On 12 December 2007, Awlaki was released by the Yemeni authorities and was reunited with his family.
23 August 2009, Awlaki was banned by local authorities in Kensington and Chelsea, London, from speaking via videolink to a fundraiser for Guantanamo detainees.
Awlaki currently resides in Yemen, and is associated with Iman University.
Controversy
Al-Awlaki has been accused by numerous official and unofficial sources with charges of Islamic fundamentalism and support for terrorism. He is often noted for targeting young U.S.-based Muslims with his lectures. The East London Mosque provoked outrage of Daily Telegraph after hosting a video-teleconference by al-Awlaki, with former Shadow Home Secretary Dominic Grieve expressing concern over al-Awlaki's involvement.
Al-Awlaki's "44 Ways to Support Jihad" is described by NEFA foundation as a pro Al-Qaeda document that incites English speaking Muslims.
Works
- The Battle of Hearts and Minds
- The Dust Will Never Settle Down
- Dreams & Interpretations
- The Hereafter – 16 CDs - Al Basheer Productions
- Life of Muhammad:Makkan Period - 16 CDs - Al Basheer Productions
- Life of Muhammad:Medinan Period- A Lecture in 2 Parts - 18 CDs - Al Basheer Productions
- Lives of the Prophets (AS) – 16 CDs - Al Basheer Productions
- Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (RA): His Life & Times - 15 CDs - Al Basheer Productions
- Umar ibn al-Khattāb (RA):His Life & Times - 18 CDs - Al Basheer Productions
- 25 Promises from Allah to the Believer - 2 CDs - Noor Productions
- Companions of the Ditch & Lessons from the Life of Musa (AS) - 2 CDs - Noor Productions
- Remembrance of Allah & the Greatest Ayah - 2 CDs - Noor Productions
- Stories from Hadith — 4 CDs - Center for Islamic Information and Education (CIIE)
- Hellfire & The Day of Judgment - 1 CD - Center for Islamic Information and Education (CIIE)
- Quest for Truth: The Story of Salman Al-Farsi (RA)- 1 CD - Center for Islamic Information and Education (CIIE)
- Trials & Lessons for Muslim Minorities - 1 CD - Center for Islamic Information and Education (CIIE)
- Young Ayesha (RA) & Mothers of the Believers (RA) - 1 CD - Center for Islamic Information and Education (CIIE)
- Understanding the Quran - 1 CD - Center for Islamic Information and Education (CIIE)
- Lessons from the Companions (RA) Living as a Minority - 1 CD - Center for Islamic Information and Education (CIIE)
- The Story of Ibn Al-Akwa: Mashari Al-Ashwaq - A Lecture in 15 Parts - Unpublished
- Allah is Preparing us for Victory - A Lecture in 2 Parts - Unpublished
- The Quran: The Book of Tolerance - A Lecture in 1 Part - Unpublished
- Surat Taha - Short Talks after Fajr 2 Parts - Unpublished
- Giving & Investing in the Hereafter - A Lecture in 1 Part - Unpublished
- Goodly Word, Goodly Tree - A Lecture in 1 Part - Unpublished
- Naseeha - A Lecture in 1 Part - Unpublished
- Hijra - A Lecture in 1 Part - Unpublished
- Revivers of the Message - A Lecture in 1 Part - Unpublished
- The Truth of Suleiman (AS) & Magic / Magic, Jinn & Freemasons - A Lecture in 1 Part - Unpublished
- Tolerance: A Hallmark of Muslim Character - A Lecture in 1 Part - Unpublished
- Trust in Allah but Tie Your Camel - A Lecture in 1 Part - Unpublished
- Brutality Towards Muslims - Khutbah - Unpublished
- The War on Islam - Khutbah - Unpublished
- Story of the Bull - Khutbah - Unpublished
- The Constants of Jihad - A Lecture in 6 Parts - Unpublished
- Virtues of the Sahabah - A video lecture series promoted by the al-Wasatiyyah Foundation
References
- http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/2009/11/09/2009-11-09_fort_hood_gunman_nidal_hassan_is_a_hero_iman_who_preached_to_911_hijackers_in_su.html
- http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/fort-hood-shooter-contact-al-qaeda-terrorists-officials/story?id=9030873
- "Imam Anwar Al Awlaki - A Leader in Need". Cageprisoners.com. 2006-11-08. Retrieved 2007-06-07.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/6521758/Fort-Hood-shooting-Texas-army-killer-linked-to-September-11-terrorists.html
- "Islamist preacher banned from addressing fundraiser". Guardian. 2009-08-23. Retrieved 2009-08-24.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - Muslim groups 'linked to September 11 hijackers spark fury over conference', The Daily Telegraph, 27 Dec 2008
- "44 Ways to Support Jihad" (PDF).
- http://www.nefafoundation.org/reports.html#awlakibackgrounder
External links
- Official Website of Anwar Al-Awlaki
- Understanding Ramadan: The Muslim Month of Fasting by Anwar al-Awlaki
- The Powerful Voice of Online Jihad
- Critique of Anwar Awlaki
- Ragavan, Chitra, "The imam's very curious story: A skirt-chasing mullah is just one more mystery for the 9/11 panel," US News and World Report, June 13, 2004