Author: Ryan Mauro
International Jihad Council MOA announced the formation of its International Jihad Council in its newspaper in 1982. The objective was to engage in jihad to “oppose religious persecution.” Its purpose was not limited to the jihad in Afghanistan against the Soviets. An internal MOA document said that the International Jihad Council had branches in Toronto, New York, Washington State, California, Philadelphia and New Jersey. A 1983 issue of MOA’s newspaper recorded the start of the International Jihad Council and said it was recruiting Muslim fighters from outside of Fuqra, as well. The first International Jihad Conference happened in Toronto…
Ikhwanul Muslimun The Islamberg land was originally linked to a non-profit named Ikhwanul Muslimun, meaning “Muslim Brotherhood.” It was registered as a church on the property in 1974 and MOA leaders were named on its paperwork. It is unclear whether this is a direct link to the Muslim Brotherhood movement, but it is unlikely that such a name would be used for any reason other than affinity for the well-known Islamist movement.[i] The person who registered Ikhwanul Muslimun on the land that became Islamberg was contacted by the Clarion Project’s Ryan Mauro in April 2012. He said that the entity was inactive and…
MOA promotes Ghazala Fashions, an Islamic clothing company. The Ghazala Fashions’ Twitter account likewise promotes MOA-related tweets. The company’s website says it is based in Lahore, Pakistan and has offices in Ottawa, New York and London. The listed Lahore address is in the same area where other Gilani-led organizations have been based. An old Facebook account for the company lists Karachi, Pakistan as its location. The Islamic Post has reported in 2008 that two female members were going to Lahore, Pakistan to become educated at the International Quranic Open University campus and “to explore business opportunities for merchandising through import and exporting…
Banaatun Noor International MOA says BNI “was founded in 1987 to respond to the needs of ladies, specifically the American Muslim Youth. For 26 years, BNI has established semi-annual programs based on Islamic and Home Economics education, social events and activities designed to immerse ladies in Islamic culture and provide life-long skills that shape the refined Muslim lady.”[i] Female members of MOA have traveled to Pakistan and Kashmir as members of this entity. [i] “Banaatun Noor International.” The Muslims of America. http://www.tmoamerica.org/organizations/521-bni/
Sheikh Gilani identifies himself as the chairman of this MOA organization at Islamville in York County, South Carolina.[i] MOA states the following: “is a unique body dedicated to the practice of The El Gillani Methodology, or EGM, which was pioneered by El Sheikh Gillani in 1976. EGM is a scientifically proven methodology that utilizes the healing power found in Holy Qur’an to cure so-called incurable diseases.”[ii] [i] His Eminence El-Sheikh Syed Mubarik Ali Shah Gillani. (2015). Extreme Wahhabism is the Brainchild of British Intelligence Agency. The Muslims of America. http://www.tmoamerica.org/news/515-extreme-wahhabism/ [ii] “Abdul Qadir Gillani Institute of Sufic Sciences.” The Muslims of America.…
Soldiers of Allah is a secret international force that Sheikh Gilani formed in 1992 or thereafter. Gilani revealed its existence in a video that was distributed to select MOA members. Gilani told viewers not to make copies of it and to stop it from “falling into the hands of the enemy.” The video includes an offer from Gilani to provide guerrilla warfare training to Muslims, including those outside of MOA.[27] Law enforcement seized about 50 membership applications to join the SOA from MOA’s Colorado branch in 1992. MOA-affiliated sources say that SOA still exists and consists of the most devoted…
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Fuqra Administrative Executive Reveals Muslims of the Americas Changed Name to The Muslims of America, Inc. On March 11, 2014, Khadijah Smith admits to the name change of Muslims of America, Inc. in his deposition (Case 3:13-cv-00169-TJM-DEP). Khadijah Smith Deposition
The Muslims of America, Inc. Records All records featured below are public files that any U.S. citizen may obtain by public use. They were used in several court cases involving MOA members and officials and have been provided by Freedom of Information Act Responses. Click on the pictures below to view the full PDF document. THE MUSLIMS OF AMERICA, INC. INCORPORATION RECORDS MOA REPORT MOA EDUCATION
The purpose of this section is to collect assessments of the Jamaat ul-Fuqra/Muslims of America (JUF/MOA) organization by governmental bodies. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Bureau (ATF) In October 2017, ATF confirmed to Ryan Mauro of the Clarion Project in a letter that there is an “ongoing investigation” of MOA.[i] [i] Mauro, Ryan. “Gov’t Confirms US Iihadi Cult Under Investigation.” (2017). Clarion Project. https://clarionproject.org/govt-confirms-u-s-jihadi-cult-investigation/ In 2001, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Special Agent Thomas P. Gallagher testified in court that “Individuals from the organization [Muslims of the Americas] are trained in Hancock, N.Y., and if they pass the training in Hancock, N.Y.,…