Mohammed Omran and his cohorts know they’re untouchable. To investigate the mosque, even with its numerous unsavory ties, much less to stop its expansion, would be “Islamophobic.”
“Islamic centre connected to terror plots plans expansion,” by Liam Mannix, Brisbane Times, November 15, 2018 (thanks to The Religion of Peace):
An Islamic centre in Melbourne’s north that has been linked to the Bourke Street attacker and Christmas Day terror plot is seeking council approval to accommodate up to 500 people at once as its community grows.
The Hume Islamic Youth Centre in Coolaroo has sought planning permission from Hume Council to increase its capacity for worshippers who attend services on Friday afternoons, its busiest time.
During a wide-ranging interview on Thursday, the centre’s head, Sheikh Mohammed Omran, disputed the centre was linked to four terrorists connected to the 2016 terror plot, despite the group’s ringleader telling police he had attended the centre every second day for five years.
He also rejected reports that Hassan Khalif Shire Ali — who killed Melbourne restaurateur Sisto Malaspina and stabbed two others in Bourke Street on Friday before being shot by police — had attended the mosque.
AdvertisementSheikh Omran this week hit back at suggestions by Prime Minister Scott Morrison following the Bourke Street attack that imams needed to do more to stop the radicalisation of Muslims.
He said the centre had previously applied for funding under the federal government’s Countering Violent Extremism program, but that it had been knocked back.
With emotion in his voice, Sheikh Omran said the Australia he loved was now becoming a very difficult place for Muslims.
“I left my homeland because I didn’t see my freedom there. If you cut my freedom here, what do I need from you?,” he said.
The centre has applied to Hume Council for approval to increase numbers on Friday between 1pm and 3pm to 500 people, increase capacity at other times to 280 people, and increase the seating capacity of the restaurant that fronts the centre from 50 seats to 250.
A Hume Council spokeswoman said it had received one objection to the application. The application would go before council at a later date, she said.
Asked if the application represented an expansion of its current site, Sheikh Omran said the centre was merely seeking approval for the numbers of worshippers who already attended.
He said the centre had no plans to expand its footprint, despite the planning application.
He accused planning inspectors of treating the centre’s community in a “very very humiliating way” saying they had tried to force it to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on minor modifications.
The Age has been told that cars parked at the complex, which houses a mosque, gym and restaurant, already fill all nearby parking spaces and overflow into surrounding streets, creating traffic chaos.
The centre is part of the Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jama’ah Association, which has been operating in Australia for about 30 years and has centres in at least 10 other locations.
Ahmed Mohamed, 26, Abdullah Chaarani, 28, and Hamza Abbas, 23, were on November 2 found guilty of conspiring to plan or prepare for a terrorist act, after a Supreme Court jury deliberated for six days.
The guilty verdicts, which came at the end of a long trial, followed an earlier guilty plea by the fourth member and ringleader of the would-be terror group, Ibrahim Abbas, 24, Hamza’s brother.
They were revealed on Wednesday after a suppression order related to the case was lifted.
Ibrahim Abbas began recruiting three other men, including his brother and cousin, during frequent trips to the centre, the Supreme Court heard last month.
The four men would meet at the centre to use the gym, with jihadi propaganda later found on the men’s devices, the court was told.
Craigieburn teenager Jake Bilardi had attended talks at the centre before he travelled to the Middle East to fight for Islamic State. The 18-year-old went on to blow himself up in a suicide attack in Iraq in 2015.
Another former worshipper is also believed to have died while fighting for IS in the Middle East.
Bourke Street Mall terrorist Hassan Khalif Shire Ali also attended services at the mosque, according to media reports this week, but Sheikh Omran also denies that was the case….
lisalles says
Deny his expansion. Period.
PRCS says
And, yes, his personal expansion, too.
Valley of the Bones says
The pot-belly straining against the white smock is the signature of
the well fed welfare recipient Imam.
Winner of the Anjem Choudary 2018 Fashion Awards.
gravenimage says
Australia: Islamic center attended by several jihad murderers and plotters plans expansion
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Expansion? This Mosque should be shut down.
More:
With emotion in his voice, Sheikh Omran said the Australia he loved was now becoming a very difficult place for Muslims.
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In other words, the filthy Infidels are tired of being murdered by Muslims. Bad, bad dhimmis…
abad says
Australia is not the best country for Moslems to be. That country needs to shut down that mosque as well as all others and deport these Moslems back to Syria.
tim gallagher says
gravenimage, your comment nails it. I suppose this revolting Muslim mentality stems from that attitude that Muslims are the best of people. We non-Muslims are supposed to be mere punching bags for our Muslim masters. As you say, how dare we get angry with Islam or fight back. Dhimmis aren’t allowed to do that. To me, Muslims are the worst of people. Islam is the worst, most evil of ideologies. Muslims shouldn’t be allowed in any non-Muslim country. Their attitude towards non-Muslims is disgusting. abad, you’re right. Kick them out. We are facing big trouble here in Australia because the ALP, the Labor Party, are almost certainly going to win the election next year (probably around May next year) and they will be pathetically weak in dealing with Islam. The current government are weak, but Labor will be worse. I can’t see them ever getting tough. Both of our main parties are very weak on the issue despite a growing anger amongst many people. Obviously, not enough people are awake. If Australians vote Labor into power, I suppose they deserve what they get. It’s an unfortunate situation.
simpleton1 says
Without “moderates” the extremists would not get away with it and without extremists the moderates would not be supremacist, “the best of people” for stealth jihad,
As Mortimer mentions a ‘swing pattern’ of 1), 2), 3), 4), and while running a “tag team” of “moderates” and extremists/radicals.
As mentioned, we must get to know the ideology, and decide whether we submit to it.
If not then we have the knowledge to fight it, but with the wisdom of knowing that it is to the death.
That is there should be no holds barred, as the longer it plays out, the more chance of losing, as the sacrifices of lives may seem to be too great, and more costly in lives to win.
So we must set out to win, in many ways as possible, and what ever it takes.
We need many others to be convinced likewise.
tim gallagher says
simpleton 1, you make several good points. I think when you say “the longer it plays out, the more chance of losing, as the sacrifices of lives may seem too great” you make a good point. I think, once you’ve let a certain proportion of Muslims into your country, it becomes difficult to fight against. Maybe that is the problem that Australia and many other countries are confronting. Especially European countries, where they have imported large Muslim populations. It seems like it’s too difficult for the governments and people to fight against. In reality, it’s not too difficult but maybe it feels that way to many people. I believe the only solution is to at least stop making things worse by importing even more Muslims and to get rid of as many of this enemy as you can. As I mentioned, it is clear that, in Australia, far too many people haven’t woken up or otherwise they wouldn’t think of electing a Labor government in at the next election, which seems certain to happen according to the experts. I know there are other issues they are going to vote on, but Labor will be pathetic on this problem with Muslims. You’re right about how people really need to get to know what Islam is all about, but a hell of a lot of Australians still don’t have a clue. I enjoy reading comments by people at Jihad Watch because they do know what Islam is really all about. They don’t buy any of the garbage we are constantly being fed about islam.
gravenimage says
Thanks, Abad, Simpleton, and Tim.
mortimer says
Jihad follows a swing pattern: 1) migration 2) attacks 3) rest, consolidation, and expansion using the avails of attacks then 4) more attacks. Islam advances into enemy territory using Mohammed’s successful method.
The only way to stop jihad, then is to stop the expansion. Fortunately, Islamic expansion can be curtailed by using the by-laws in place that make expansion difficult.
The way to turn back the growth of Islam is to 1) increase one’s own knowledge of jihad, taqiyya and al Walaa wal Baraa (Islamic apartheid), 2) support counterjihad leaders who help to debunk Islam and influence Muslims to abandon Islam 3) share the knowledge of jihad, taqiyya and al Walaa wal Baraa with one’s community leaders. Once the general population knows Islam’s ESSENTIAL TEACHINGS, there can be no hope of Islamic expansion.
James Lincoln says
Robert Spencer says, sarcastically,
” To investigate the mosque, even with its numerous unsavory ties, much less to stop its expansion, would be “Islamophobic.” ”
I recommend that we embrace being called “Islamophobic”. Let’s bring it on and wear it as a badge of honor.
Anjuli Pandavar says
James, I share your sentiment, and if “Islamophobic” actually meant anything, I’d agree with appropriating it as a badge of honour. But “Islamophobia” is so utterly nonsensical (and so ubiquitous amongst people who couldn’t care less whether something made sense or not, as long as they’re saying things that place them in the right tribe), the word is irredeemable, even in defiant irony. I think we have enough integrity and substance to not need to adopt their slurs.
James Lincoln says
Anjuli,
I will consider your remarks. Thank you.
No Fear says
Calling Gavin Boby ! You are needed urgently !
mortimer says
Sheikh Mohammed Omran and his pals are Salafist conspirators forming the next generation of JIHAD-TERRORISTS under the noses of Australians. No good will come from their programs to keep the YOUNG-JIHADISTS SEGREGATED from other Australian youth. They will use the expansion of their youth facilities to create fanatical traitors to Australia.
Angemon says
How dare the Prime Minister suggest that imams need to do more to stop “radicalization” in their communities?!?!?! And even make funding for islamic centres dependant on that?!?!?! What is he, some sort of islamophobe?…
Bravo! An Oscar-worthy performance! Or, perhaps, an exaggeration, if not outright invention, from the reporter…
There are plenty of other countries that are not Australia in the world. As far as Australians are concerned, I’d wager a large number of them would love to see you pack up and leave to a place like Iran or Saudi Arabia.
Then go somewhere else. Duh! And what do you mean by “freedom”? All it was asked was for you to help prevent “radicalization” in your community. How is that interfering with your freedom? Unless, of course, that means you’re not free to “radicalize”…
Apparently, you needed the funding from the Countering Violent Extremism program… And, again, if you’re not happy in Australia, do like a tree and leave.
Now, I’m not saying that someone should go and throw a couple of pig heads, used tampons, dog feces, etc. – things that muslims consider “impure” – nearby or even inside the center. Just saying that, if such a thing were to happen – and again, I’m not encouraging or condoning something that would clearly be a violation of the law – the center might not need expansion at all…
Halal Bacon says
how many bastards are on the public dole with the free time to do the satan’s work?
Terra Nova says
And why did this Sheik loose freedom in his country, and from which country does he come from?
So he just came over to get his freedom in the USA. But it’s for sure, Angemon is right, he is not free enough to expand and radicalise. Muslims are so good with putting “emotions” in their voice, they will even cry. They “don’t have any emotions, they don’t know what real emotions are.
When I see the men with rocks in their hands, waiting for the sign to start throwing them to stone them to death, then you see their faces, not with emotions, but with such hate and eagerness to start throwing, it makes your blood boiling. They don’t care about anything, but what do I expect from people who just kill their own children? NOTHING, NOTHING AT ALL !!!
gravenimage says
One small point–he’s in Australia, not the US. But you are otherwise spot on.
Kasey says
Plotters there? Then get this guy for sedition and deport him! Simple as that.
Kasey says
Napoleon once said about China……Let the giant sleep.
While Australia may be no giant, if Islam really stirs this nation to real action because of its lethal ideology, the response may be far more than they bargained for.
dumbledoresarmy says
Somewhat offtopic, but: a shoutout to my fellow Aussie jihadwatchers, posters and lurkers.
You have a chance to stand up and be counted, and to send a message to our politicians.
RALLY FOR ASIA BIBI, CHRISTIAN VICTIM OF PAKISTAN’S SHARIA-BASED ‘BLASPHEMY’ ‘LAW’ ON SATURDAY 24 NOVEMBER IN SYDNEY OUTSIDE NSW PARLIAMENT
The British Pakistani Christian Association is organising a rally in *Australia* – in Sydney – on 24th November – that is, next Saturday – in solidarity with Asia Bibi and to demand that the *Australian* government should offer asylum to her and her family.
Details here:
https://www.britishpakistanichristians.org/blog/australians-rally-for-asia-bibi
Australians Rally for Asia BIbi
“The large vigil will be held in Sydney on Saturday 24th November starting at 12pm at the NSW Parliament House.
“The vigil will then move peacefully through Martin Place and finish at the Pakistani Consulate on Pitt Street.
“Please come and join this peaceful vigil supporting Asia Bibi.”
So, my fellow Aussie jihadwatchers, if you live in or within travelling distance of Sydney… please, if you possibly can, whether you are Christian, or atheist, or Hindu, or Buddhist, or Sikh, or Jewish… go join this rally on 24th November. Defy – and *denounce* – the blasphemy law of Islam. Defy Islamic Pakistan, and the rest of the awful OIC. Declare your solidarity with a persecuted victim of the horrible Mohammedan Mob. And send a message to our gutless, dhimmified politicians and their advisers. The more of you can get to this rally, the louder the message will be.
And at the same time – make sure that you let our PM Scott Morrison, and our Foreign Minister, Immigration Minister, and Defence Minister, know exactly what you think on the subject. Let them know that, while you totally support offering asylum to a non-Muslim such as Asia Bibi who is being viciously persecuted unto death by the Muslim majorit in her homeland, you do NOT support admitting into Australia even *one* more Muslim, of any sort at all, from anywhere at all.
If Asia Bibi is admitted into Australia, the *only * reason that she will need some kind of physical bodyguard is this.. that there are a LOT of Muslims currently in Australia, among whom (this is a certainty) are MANY who would feel entitled to become sharia assassins, hunt her down, and murder her exactly as a Muslim in the Netherlands murdered Theo Van Gogh, and exactly as Muslims in France murdered the Charlie Hebdo cartoonists.
And *that* should be pointed out, and emphasised, very strongly: that if there were NO Muslims within Australia, we could offer Asia Bibi asylum and be absolutely certain that, within Australia, there would be *no-one* ideologically programmed to hunt her down and kill her. The fewer Musilms there are in any country that does offer her asylum **the safer she will be**.
Aussie Infidel says
DDA, I couldn’t agree more, particularly since we are another Commonwealth country. This poor lady has been locked away in a Pakistani jail on a trumped up charge of blasphemy for years. But sadly many of my fellow atheists have been indoctrinated with the Leftist mantra that Islam is a ‘religion of peace’. Unfortunately I don’t live anywhere close, or I would be there too.
Aussie Infidel says
So Sheikh Omran left his homeland because he didn’t have freedom there. And that motivated him to come to the dar-al-harb (abode of war)? I don’t think so! That sounds too much like taqiyya to be a genuine comment. And now he plays the victim card, worrying about his freedoms being cut here. But what about our freedoms when he and his ilk bring their barbaric seventh century murderous ideology with them? Is he asking us to accept that some of the psychopaths in his community won’t take it upon themselves to obey the violent commands in the Quran and Hadiths?
“So let those fight in the cause of Allah (jihad) who sell the life of this world for the Hereafter. And he who fights in the cause of Allah and is killed or achieves victory – We will bestow upon him a great reward [Paradise – and all those virgins].” (Quran 4:74).
“And fight them until there is no fitnah (opposition) and [until] the religion, all of it, is for Allah. And if they cease – then indeed, Allah is Seeing of what they do.” (Quran 8:39).
But of course, that has nothing to do with Islam?
All communities have their share of misfits; but in the West they usually end up in jail for the crimes they commit. However, the devout psychopaths in Muslim communities are incited to wage jihad against the kuffar and are lauded – at least secretly – by the rest of the Muslim community who rarely utter a word of condemnation. And the imams in the mosques – like Omran – whose Friday sermons are often the final link in the chain inciting this violence, deny any involvement. Who the hell is Omran trying to fool – apart from some of our ignorant politicians?
Islam is a criminal ideology which has no place in a civilized society. Democratic countries will never know peace until Islam is annihilated from the face of the Earth.
infidel says
Freedom for this bearded animal equates to freedom to indulge in hatred as well as unlimited jehaad against its host… What a shameless gutless vile creature is this!! What kinds of people have been let into this beautiful land!!