Case Dismissed: Kuwaiti Sheik Hamed al-Ali Extends Thanks To Those Who "Supported" Him
Kuwaiti Sheik Hamed al-Ali one held the precious title of secretary general of the Salafi Movement. He was arrested be received a two-year suspended sentence in 2003 when he publicly opposed his country's stance on the US led invasion of Iraq.
Yesterday Mr. al-Ali was acquitted by a Kuwaiti judge on conspiracy charges and for apparently taking part in four different shoot outs against Kuwaiti Security Officials with other Islamic militants.
Here is a brief translation of what he allegedly has released to the public since his acquittal:
"The Sheikh would like to thank those who stood by him in defending his right to think and speak (several names then mentioned)...."
"And thank you to all, men and women, Muslim and non-Muslim, in and out of Kuwait who believed in him.
"Thank you for supporting free speech and for unveiling lies, even in the face of Western Imperialism with its practices of slavery, brutal torture, and terrorism of thought...."
"They (the West) blockade all who oppose their colonization movement mentality. This mentality was exposed when the Islamic Ummah stood and faced it down and did not flinch!!
"Finally, the Sheikh asks that Allah quickly releases all his brothers in harms way or who are seriously hurt. First those in the land of the al-Aqsa Mosqe, then Iraq, and then elsewhere in the Kaliphate.
Signed,
Hamed bin Abdullah al-Ali
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