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[[File:Imam-anwar-al-awlaki.jpg|thumb|Anwar al-Awlaki.]]

[[File:Imam-anwar-al-awlaki.jpg|thumb|Anwar al-Awlaki.]]

'''Anwar al-Awlaki''' (born in New Mexico of [[Yemen|Yemeni descent]]) was a radical [[imam]], and was the first American citizen to be selected for extrajudicial execution under new powers that the Obama Administration gave itself. Formerly imam in Denver, Colorado, and San Diego, California, he led prayers, taught lessons, and delivered Friday sermons at Dar al-Hijrah [[Islamic]] Center in Falls Church, [[Virginia]].  He was also the [[Muslim]] Chaplain at [[George Washington University]]. He holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Colorado State University and an M.A. in Education Leadership from San Diego State University. Awlaki worked on a Doctorate in Human Resource Development at George Washington University. <ref> [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/liveonline/01/nation/ramadan_awlaki1119.htm Understanding Ramadan:The Muslim Month of Fasting.] </ref>

'''Anwar al-Awlaki''' (born in New Mexico of [[Yemen|Yemeni descent]]) was a radical [[imam]], and was the first American citizen to be selected for extrajudicial execution under new powers that the Obama Administration gave itself. Formerly imam in Denver, Colorado, and San Diego, California, he led prayers, taught lessons, and delivered Friday sermons at Dar al-Hijrah [[Islamic]] Center in Falls Church, [[Virginia]].  He was also the [[Muslim]] Chaplain at [[George Washington University]]. He holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Colorado State University and an M.A. in Education Leadership from San Diego State University. Awlaki worked on a Doctorate in Human Resource Development at George Washington University.<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/liveonline/01/nation/ramadan_awlaki1119.htm Understanding Ramadan:The Muslim Month of Fasting.]</ref>

[[Nidal Malik Hasan]]'s family attended the Dar al Hijrah Islamic Center in Falls Church, Va., where Awlaki was preaching in 2001. Also Nawaf al-Hamzi and Hani Hanjour, Sept. 11 hijackers, at the same time worshipped at that [[mosque]]. Two officials said the Washington-based task force was notified of communications between Hasan and Awlaki. <ref> [http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_fort_hood_shooting_suspect AP Sources: Defense Dept worker looked into Hasan.] </ref> Awlaki praised Hasan as a hero and urged Muslims in the US military to follow in his footsteps. He also said that American Muslims who condemned Hasan attack are hypocrites who have committed treason against their religion. <ref> [http://eye-on-the-world.blogspot.com/2009/11/fort-hood-murderer-nidal-malik-hasan.html Fort Hood murderer Nidal Malik Hasan reached out to radical anti-American imam Anwar al-Awlaki.] </ref> Malik Hasan is reported to have stated: "In the [[Qu’ran]], it says you are not supposed to have alliances with [[Jews]] or [[Christians]], and if you are killed in the military fighting against Muslims, you will go to hell."

[[Nidal Malik Hasan]]'s family attended the Dar al Hijrah Islamic Center in Falls Church, Va., where Awlaki was preaching in 2001. Also Nawaf al-Hamzi and Hani Hanjour, Sept. 11 hijackers, at the same time worshipped at that [[mosque]]. Two officials said the Washington-based task force was notified of communications between Hasan and Awlaki.<ref>[http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_fort_hood_shooting_suspect AP Sources: Defense Dept worker looked into Hasan.]</ref> Awlaki praised Hasan as a hero and urged Muslims in the US military to follow in his footsteps. He also said that American Muslims who condemned Hasan attack are hypocrites who have committed treason against their religion.<ref>[http://eye-on-the-world.blogspot.com/2009/11/fort-hood-murderer-nidal-malik-hasan.html Fort Hood murderer Nidal Malik Hasan reached out to radical anti-American imam Anwar al-Awlaki.]</ref> Malik Hasan is reported to have stated: "In the [[Qu’ran]], it says you are not supposed to have alliances with [[Jews]] or [[Christians]], and if you are killed in the military fighting against Muslims, you will go to hell."

Awlaki was based in [[Yemen]] since August 2006, and preached to U.S. Muslims in online lectures. <ref> [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/6534584/Fort-Hood-shooting-Nidal-Malik-Hasan-had-contact-with-911-imam.html Fort Hood shooting: Nidal Malik Hasan 'had contact with 9/11 imam'.] </ref>

Awlaki was based in [[Yemen]] since August 2006, and preached to U.S. Muslims in online lectures.<ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/6534584/Fort-Hood-shooting-Nidal-Malik-Hasan-had-contact-with-911-imam.html Fort Hood shooting: Nidal Malik Hasan 'had contact with 9/11 imam'.]</ref>

He was killed by a drone attack in Yemen in October 2011.

He was killed by a drone attack in Yemen in October 2011.

The [[Taliban]] repeatedly said: show us the evidence and we will turn over whoever is guilty with the crime. The US should have given them the benefit of the doubt. Also our government could have dealt with the terrorist attacks as a crime against America rather than a war against America. So the guilty would be tried and only them would be punished rather than bombing an already destroyed country. I do not restrict myself to US media. I check out Aljazeerah and European media such as the BBC. I am seeing something that you are not seeing because of the one-sidedness of the US media. I see the carnage of Afghanistan. I see the innocent civilian deaths. That is why my opinion is different.

The [[Taliban]] repeatedly said: show us the evidence and we will turn over whoever is guilty with the crime. The US should have given them the benefit of the doubt. Also our government could have dealt with the terrorist attacks as a crime against America rather than a war against America. So the guilty would be tried and only them would be punished rather than bombing an already destroyed country. I do not restrict myself to US media. I check out Aljazeerah and European media such as the BBC. I am seeing something that you are not seeing because of the one-sidedness of the US media. I see the carnage of Afghanistan. I see the innocent civilian deaths. That is why my opinion is different.

Keep in mind that I have no sympathy for whoever committed the crimes of Sep 11th. But that doesn't mean that I would approve the killing of my Muslim brothers and sisters in Afghanistan. Even though this is a dissenting view nowadays but as an American I do have the right to have a contrary opinion.

Keep in mind that I have no sympathy for whoever committed the crimes of Sep 11th. But that doesn't mean that I would approve the killing of my Muslim brothers and sisters in Afghanistan. Even though this is a dissenting view nowadays but as an American I do have the right to have a contrary opinion.

You can congratulate your Muslim friends with "Ramadan Mubarak".  Anwar al-Awlaki. (2001). <ref> [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/liveonline/01/nation/ramadan_awlaki1119.htm Understanding Ramadan:The Muslim Month of Fasting.] Monday, Nov. 19, 2001. </ref>

You can congratulate your Muslim friends with "Ramadan Mubarak".  Anwar al-Awlaki. (2001).<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/liveonline/01/nation/ramadan_awlaki1119.htm Understanding Ramadan:The Muslim Month of Fasting.] Monday, Nov. 19, 2001.</ref>

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nor a race. It is a system of kufr with global reach. The kuffar today are conspiring against

nor a race. It is a system of kufr with global reach. The kuffar today are conspiring against

us like never before. So could we be heading towards the great battle between the

us like never before. So could we be heading towards the great battle between the

Romans and the Muslims - Al Malhamah - which the Prophet (saaws) spoke about?" Anwar al-Awlaki. (February 5, 2009.) <ref> [http://www.nefafoundation.org/miscellaneous/FeaturedDocs/nefaawlaki44wayssupportjihad.pdf "44 Ways to Support Jihad".]

Romans and the Muslims - Al Malhamah - which the Prophet (saaws) spoke about?" Anwar al-Awlaki. (February 5, 2009.) <ref>[http://www.nefafoundation.org/miscellaneous/FeaturedDocs/nefaawlaki44wayssupportjihad.pdf "44 Ways to Support Jihad".]

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* ''The War on Islam''  Unpublished

* ''The War on Islam''  Unpublished

One of Awlaki's most popular video series is ''"Constants of Jihad"'', in which he translates and interprets a well-known Arabic book promoting fighting in the name of Islam. <ref> [http://insidesomalia.org/200910192527/News/Media-Technology/The-powerful-online-voice-of-jihad.html The powerful online voice of jihad.] 19 October 2009. </ref>

One of Awlaki's most popular video series is ''"Constants of Jihad"'', in which he translates and interprets a well-known Arabic book promoting fighting in the name of Islam.<ref>[http://insidesomalia.org/200910192527/News/Media-Technology/The-powerful-online-voice-of-jihad.html The powerful online voice of jihad.] 19 October 2009.</ref>

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