• News & Analysis
    • All News & Analysis
    • American Values & Politics
    • Sharia Governance & Values
    • US Hate Groups & Crimes
    • Overseas Extremism
    • US Islamist Activity
    • Fact Sheets & Special Reports
    • Subscribe
  • Intelligence Network
  • Films
  • Activism
  • About
    • Who We Are
    • What We Do
    • Contact Us
Menu
  • News & Analysis
    • All News & Analysis
    • American Values & Politics
    • Sharia Governance & Values
    • US Hate Groups & Crimes
    • Overseas Extremism
    • US Islamist Activity
    • Fact Sheets & Special Reports
    • Subscribe
  • Intelligence Network
  • Films
  • Activism
  • About
    • Who We Are
    • What We Do
    • Contact Us
Search
Close
Donate
Menu
Home US Homeland Security

CIN Exclusive: Support for Al-Qaeda on Rise in US Inner Cities

by Clarion Project
October 30, 2018
Reading Time: 2min read
People await the arrival of the underground train at the World Trade Center - Cortlandt Street subway station in New York, September 9, 2018, where just days before the anniversary of the September 11 attacks, trains are once again running through subway station buried when the Twin Towers fell 17 years ago. - The Cortlandt stop reopened on Saturday on the Number One line in what The New York Times described as "the last major piece in the city's quest to rebuild what was lost." The station was under the World Trade Center, whose twin towers collapsed in flames after being struck by airliners commandeered by al-Qaeda terrorists. (Photo: THOMAS URBAIN / AFP / Getty Images)
People await the arrival of the underground train at the World Trade Center – Cortlandt Street subway station in New York, September 9, 2018, where just days before the anniversary of the September 11 attacks, trains are once again running through subway station buried when the Twin Towers fell 17 years ago. – The Cortlandt stop reopened on Saturday on the Number One line in what The New York Times described as “the last major piece in the city’s quest to rebuild what was lost.” The station was under the World Trade Center, whose twin towers collapsed in flames after being struck by airliners commandeered by al-Qaeda terrorists. (Photo: THOMAS URBAIN / AFP / Getty Images)

There’s growing support for al-Qaeda among some groups of disaffected African-American converts in inner-city areas across the United States, according to eyewitness testimonies garnered by Clarion Project’s Clarion Intelligence Network.

In some areas, worshipers are asked to make financial donations to causes in Saudi Arabia and Yemen. While Clarion cannot be certain of the intended destinations for these funds, our analysts believe at least some of this cash finds its way into the hands of terrorists.

Cities where al-Qaeda’s popularity is on the rise include New York, Chicago, Philadelphia and heavily-populated areas of California and Texas.

Al-Qaeda’s Islamic Messages

Al-Qaeda is respected because it knows how to deliver its message using Islamic literature, mosque members told Clarion. It justifies criminal activity and terror using Quranic verses about fighting the enemies of God. They cited the example of Osama bin Laden, who used the Muslim holy book to justify killing Americans anywhere. Al-Qaeda perceived the American government as launching a war against Muslims and for bin Laden and his followers that was sufficient to follow the Quranic call to fight those who fight you.

How is the U.S. government perceived?  

Many inner-city Muslims don’t like the American government, eyewitnesses said. They hold it responsible for social issues they face, including poverty, drugs and alcohol. When al-Qaeda publishes messages about bringing down the American government, it strikes a chord with some residents.

How it started

Often converts living in poorer urban areas were not well educated as they began their journey into Islam. Some found comfort in identifying with the words of al-Qaeda. Anwar al-Awlaki, the senior al-Qaeda leader killed in Yemen, was born and raised in America. He was well respected here because he spoke perfect English. His character intrigued many newly Muslim individuals.

The situation today

With multiple wives not uncommon, there is a burgeoning child population. And with that comes a degree of welfare and check fraud. Recently it’s been discovered some of the mosques are donating money to Yemen and Saudi Arabia. As we said, we can’t be sure of the exact destination for financial contributions but community members are told to raise money because there are people who need it more than them.

In some areas, locals prefer sharia to state law but that is not the only concern. While there’s obvious U.S. focus on terror overseas, the fact is that some inner city areas are becoming potential hotbeds of Islamist violence. And that is something largely overlooked.

 

If you want to comment on this item, please send an email to [email protected] and write AQ in the subject line.

 

RELATED STORIES

Exclusive: NM Compound’s Links to Al-Qaeda

Al-Qaeda Recruitment Methods Revealed

Who Is Stronger, ISIS or Al-Qaeda?

 

Tags: AnalysisNewsNews AnalysisUS
Share670TweetSendSend

Related Posts

CAIR's founder and executive director Nihad Awad (Photo: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)
US Homeland Security

CAIR’s Program for Biden’s First 100 Days

December 27, 2020
Members of an Israeli tech delegation meet with their UAE counterparts at a hotel in Dubai in October 2020.(Photo: KARIM SAHIB/AFP via Getty Images)
Sharia Governance & Values

UAE: Sweeping Developments Spotlight Muslim Reform

November 22, 2020
Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization Ali Akbar Saleh (Photo: ATTA KENARE/AFP/Getty Images)
Islamist Regimes

Iran Moving Advanced Centrifuges Underground in Violation of Nuclear Deal

November 22, 2020
(Photo: Pxhere.com)
US Homeland Security

New Gov’t Report About Foreign Funding Confirms Nat’l Security Issue

October 25, 2020
China's President Xi Jinping (Photo: Noel Celis - Pool/Getty Images)
American Values & Politics

Chilling Warning Issued to US Schools & Universities About Chinese Activities

October 15, 2020
Gretchen Whitner in January 2019 at an auto show shortly after she was elected as Michigan's governor (Photo: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP via Getty Images)
US Homeland Security

Michigan Plot to Kidnap Governor: A Cocktail of Extremism

October 11, 2020

Most Read

From Street Thugs to the High-Brow Salon Circles, the Right to Free Speech Is Increasingly Under Attack

3 months ago

Dark Days for America? Big Tech Wields Cudgel on Conservative Voices

1 week ago

Pakistan: Top Cleric Says Israel Belongs to Jews

3 weeks ago

Islamic State’s (ISIS, ISIL) Horrific Magazine

6 years ago

A Look at What’s Ahead for 2021

2 weeks ago

Subscribe To Our Newsletter

By entering your email, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

contact us

[email protected]
1-888-610-2221

locate us

2020 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Suite 395, Washington, DC 20006

follow us

Youtube
Facebook-f
Twitter

News & Analysis

  • American Values & Politics
  • Sharia Governance & Values
  • US Hate Groups & Crimes
  • US Islamist Activity
  • Overseas Extremism
  • Fact Sheets & Special Reports
  • Subscribe

Intelligence Network

  • About Clarion Intel Network
  • Fuqra Files
  • US Extremists Map

Films

  • Iranium
  • Honor Diaries
  • Faithkeepers
  • Kids
  • Short Films

Activism

  • Preventing Violent Extremism
  • Exposing Foreign Funding
  • Our Speakers

about us

  • Who We Are
  • What We Do
  • Advisory Board
  • Partnerships
  • Donate
  • Contact Us
  • Donor Privacy Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
© Clarion Project Inc. 2020 — All Rights Reserved
501(c)(3) EIN #20-5845679
Menu
  • News & Analysis
    • All News & Analysis
    • American Values & Politics
    • Sharia Governance & Values
    • US Hate Groups & Crimes
    • Overseas Extremism
    • US Islamist Activity
    • Fact Sheets & Special Reports
    • Subscribe
  • Intelligence Network
  • Films
  • Activism
  • About
    • Who We Are
    • What We Do
    • Contact Us
Search
Donate