American Muslims respond to Al-Awlaki's call for Jihad
As CNN reports on an audio call by Anwar Al-Awlaki for American Muslims to wage a jihad against their homeland, Dr. Jasser pens a personal open letter to Anwar Al-Awlaki telling him where to do with his ideas.
Recent AIFD Headlines & Commentaries
- Islamists Respond to Terror Cases with Denial American Thinker
- AIFD Briefer: Connecting the Dots of Islamism-Jibril Hough, the Islamic Political Party of America (IPPA), and the Jamaat al-Muslimeen (JAM) American Islamic Forum for Democracy
- The Other Muslims: Moderate and Secular Hudson Institute
- Terror czar deserves honorary membership in the Muslim Brotherhood AIFD
- On Jewish-Muslim Dialogue: We have a lot of work to do Jewish News of Greater Phoenix
AIFD Media Focus
AIFD in the Media
- Homegrown Terrorism Reflects the Changing Tactics of Al-Qaeda The Epoch Times
Dr. Jasser comments on the growing threat of cyberjihad.
- House Hearing on Extremism caters to Islamists Investigative Project on Terrorism
IPT discusses the House hearing on extremism to be held this week that highlights Islamists and their ideas and ignores the root cause of terrorism-- Islamism.
- Charlotte Media wouldn't know a good story if it stood behind a podium right in front of them Weathervane Blog
As AIFD's Zuhdi Jasser speaks at the Muslim Town Hall organized by Cong. Sue Myrick (R-NC), the local media corps miss the boat.
- Challenging the Islamists: The "Other Muslims" Demand Their Say IPT News
An important new book goes on sale March 16, entitled "The Other Muslims: Moderate and Secular" - a compilation of personal analyses from 10 American and European Muslims who warn of the danger posed by radical Islamism. (AIFD's President pens the final chapter- Americanism vs. Islamism)
- Free Speech is under assault Arizona Republic
AIFD's struggle in the global war of ideas highlighted in this Arizona Republic Editorial
- Myrick Meets with Muslims after controversial comments Channel 36 WCNC.com
Cong. Sue Myrick meets with local Charlotte Muslims, invites AIFD participation.
- Rep. Myrick, Muslims defend, debate in testy town hall meeting Charlotte Observer
Cong. Sue Myrick (R-NC) hold Muslim Town Hall Meeting. AIFD participates.
AIFD Issues in the Media
Domestic Policy Issues
- Somali man accused of smuggling East Africans through Texas San Antonio News
A Somali man who allegedly has ties to terrorist groups is accused of smuggling, or trying to smuggle, through Texas several East Africans with similar affiliations.
- JihadJane, an American woman, faces terrorism charges Washington Post
A petite, blond-haired, blue-eyed high school dropout who allegedly used the nickname JihadJane was identified Tuesday as an alleged terrorist intent on recruiting others to her cause, as federal prosecutors unsealed criminal charges that could send her to prison for life.
- U.S. builds case for targeting U.S.-born imam in Yemen Reuters
A revised assessment by intelligence agencies could help build a case for adding Anwar al-Awlaki to the U.S. target list to kill or capture top militants, though current and former officials said careful review was needed given his status as a U.S. citizen.
Foreign Policy Issues
- Some experts see fatwa as significant blow to terrorist recruiting CNN
The anti-terrorism fatwa by renowned Muslim scholar Muhammad Tahir ul-Qadri pulled no punches, declaring that terrorism was "haraam," or forbidden by the Quran, and that suicide bombers would be rewarded not by 72 virgins in heaven, as many terrorist recruiters promise, but with a suite in hell.
- Iran, Syria mock U.S. policy; Ahmadinejad speaks of Israel's 'annihilation' Washington Post
Iran and Syria solidify alliances calling for the destruction of Israel.
- Another Puzzle After Iran Moves Nuclear Fuel New York Times
Iran's move to take nuclear fuel above ground for further enrichment causes concern and confusion.