Mohamed Fathy Suliman “said he has had bipolar disorder since mid-2006, and when he does not take his medicine, his beliefs change from being a moderate Muslim to a Salafist Muslim.”
That’s transparent, ridiculous, and wildly funny in itself, if you have a taste for absurdist humor, but even funnier is the fact that authorities will almost certainly believe him, since virtually all law enforcement and intelligence officials assume that jihad activity is a manifestation of mental illness. That means Mohamed Fathy Suliman will likely be walking the streets of Gainesville in no time. What could possibly go wrong?
Also, as for his “moderate” bona fides, note his zebibah.
“Former UF student charged with trying to aid ISIS,” by Danielle Ivanov, Gainesville Sun, February 1, 2021:
A former Gainesville resident and University of Florida student was charged with attempting to join and give money to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, commonly known as the foreign terrorist organization ISIS, in a criminal complaint released Monday by the U.S. Attorney’s office.
Mohamed Fathy Suliman, a 33-year-old U.S. citizen, attended UF for the fall 2005 semester and spring 2006 semester as a food science and human nutrition major, according to university spokeswoman Cynthia Roldan….
A Gmail account belonging to Suliman held 36 email attachments calling for, justifying and offering rewards for jihad, as well as encouraging fighting against non-Muslims and people who insulted the Muslim prophet Muhammad, in messages from May 2009 to October 2012.
Collins’ investigation also found that Suliman’s UF email account, not his personal Gmail, was used to create a Facebook profile. The profile picture was a photo of the black ISIS flag.
On June 12, 2014, eight years after he attended UF, Suliman left Gainesville with $1,000 cash on a flight from Orlando to Istanbul, Turkey, the FBI complaint said. Instead of continuing on his next booked flight to Egypt, he paid cash for a one-way ticket to Gaziantep, Turkey, a shared border town with Syria….
In Turkey, Suliman was directed by locals to pay $50 cash to a bus driver who would then drive him illegally across the border into Syria, where he could join ISIS. While attempting to cross the border, Suliman was captured and questioned by the Turkish government. He claimed the purpose of his trip was to travel and see what life and war was like in Syria.
Suliman was fined $2,000 Turkish Liras and deported to Sudan. He had not returned to the U.S. until now for prosecution….
Suliman said he researched online how to travel to Syria and join ISIS and booked the flight from Orlando to do so. Once in Syria, he said, he would meet with members of the ISIS, Al-Nusrah Front, Jaish al-Islam and “Jabhah Shamiya” to determine which group he wanted to support.
Suliman signed a written statement during the interview documenting his travel intentions, Collins’ complaint stated. Suliman also said that he did not support ISIS’ beheadings and torture but was willing to provide money and offer his English speaking and writing capabilities for its media branch.
Suliman said he has had bipolar disorder since mid-2006, and when he does not take his medicine, his beliefs change from being a moderate Muslim to a Salafist Muslim….
Jack Cade says
He is moderate when he forgets he is a Muslim barrow.
Frank Anderson says
As a reminder to some, the California case of Tarasoff v. Board of Regents explains how state mental health officials were held liable for releasing a man who spent time in their care telling them of his desire to kill Ms. Tarasoff. They released him. True to his musings, he killed Ms. Tarasoff. The case is available for free online by searching the full name Tarasoff v. Board of Regents. If this person does harm the people responsible for putting him loose should pay.
Rob Porter says
Frank – And I thought it was the Europeans and Canadians who had gone stupid over Islam and Muslims, but no, Americans are up there with the best of mentally deranged fools. These disgusting half-wits believe of Islam and Muslims what they – for some God-forsaken reason – want to believe.
Frank Anderson says
R.P., I fell for the “religion of peace” lie for about 7 years. NO MORE. I trusted GWB. I have made many errors in my life. As soon as I discovered them, I moved to correct them and atone with those who were hurt. It will soon be 20 years since that lie was spoken, with not a single word of correction. There are people who refuse to understand, and others who do understand but want to confuse and mislead people so they can destroy the Constitution and the United States. I am not one of the latter. But, obviously there are many.
revereridesagain says
I’m wondering what tile pattern the floor of that mosque has.
James Lincoln says
So, according to the feature article:
“Suliman said he has had bipolar disorder since mid-2006, and when he does not take his medicine, his beliefs change from being a moderate Muslim to a Salafist Muslim….”
Let’s – for a moment – pretend that the above is a true statement.
I have a question:
If he knew that discontinuing his bipolar medication would cause him to become a Salafist muslim, why did he stop taking the medication?
Frank Anderson says
James, you are aware that “voluntary intoxication” is not a defense in a criminal prosecution. In this example, NOT taking medication that is needed could be argued that he voluntarily intoxicated himself be refusing the necessary meds. Will the prosecutors do it? Will the judge allow the argument? Will the jury accept it?
Please consult a currently licensed attorney practicing in your jurisdiction for any legal advice.
James Lincoln says
Thank you for your reply, Frank.
Seems like this case would fit the definition of “voluntary intoxication”…
Kilauea says
You’re bringing logic into this discussion. His trial will be political and the verdict and sentence will be determined in advance. There are two justice systems in this country, one for the elites and their toadies, and one for the peasants. The left will take this felon under its smelly, hairy armpit and he will become the victim of an overzealous police state.
Valkyrie Ziege says
; So, he is saying religion doesn’t cure mental illness.
OKAY!
Valkyrie Ziege says
; So, he is saying religions doesn’t cure mental-illness.
SURPRIZE!
somehistory says
A few questions: Where did he get the funds to attend UF? And, just how in the heck did he manage to get accepted by UF? And, who funded his trips? Who gave him the turkey money to pay his fine?
He doesn’t look intelligent enough to sort through bread crumbs.
UF is a highly rated university and the courses are not easy. The different schools there turn out some top doctors, etc.
Having had him as a student…even for so short a time…is not something of which UF can be proud. Just who let him in and why? And where did he get the money for the trip? The cab fare from Gainesville to Orlando is not cheap; nor are the other means of transportation.
From where did he get the money…from whom?
My family and I may have passed him on the street at some time, or ridden on the Gainesviile Transit at the same time as he. I’m glad he’s been arrested. And his “excuse” should not be given any credence.
gravenimage says
Florida: Muslim tried to join ISIS, says he is moderate but when he forgets his meds he becomes a Salafist
……………….
These excuses are more implausible all the time. Hope the judge doesn’t all for this claptrap.
saturnine says
Here’s the medicine he stopped taking https://www.amazon.com/The-Council-American-Islamic-Relations-Islamophobin/dp/B01FXYYZ7G
Indeed, one needs to be either delusional or on psychotropic drugs to believe that Islam is a Religion of Peace.