Video: Imam prays to stop ‘oppression and occupation’ at DNC meeting Update: Imam ID’d Update: More info on Imam
posted at 2:43 pm on February 2, 2007 by Ian
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The Democratic National Committee is in the midst of its winter meeting. Here’s the convocation for today’s festivities, offered by an imam.
Transcript:
We thank you god, to bless us among your creations. We thank you, god, to make us a great nation. We thank you, god toss send us your messages through our father Abraham, and Jesus and Mohammed, through you, god, we unite, so guide us to the right spot we wish for peace, equality and help us to stop the war and violence, and oppression and occupation. (emphasis added)
Update (Bryan): We have an ID on the imam. I emailed Robert Spencer and according to him, this fellow is Husham Al-Husainy, Imam of the Karbalaa Islamic Education Center, a Shi’ite mosque in Dearborn, Michigan. Robert has quite a bit more about the prayer over at Jihad Watch.
Update (Ian): Debbie Schlussel provides more information on Al-Husainy, including his involvement in pro-Hezbollah and anti-Semitic activities:
This past summer, Al-Husainy seemed very happy leading almost-daily protests of thousands of Hezbollah supporters on the streets of Dearborn and Detroit, swarming with swastikas and anti-Semitic, anti-American signs.
Later, I watched him very much enjoy himself at an anti-Semitic rally of 3,000 Hezbollah supporters at Dearborn’s Bint Jebail Cultural Center. He was among several who delivered hate-filled, anti-American rhetoric. I watched him cheer others on when they called for the hastened destruction of the Jews and when they said Americans are “diseased.”
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At least the DNC is being honest about who they lay with now.
darwin on February 2, 2007 at 2:47 PM
I knew the democrats would embrace religion. Just not this one.
lorien1973 on February 2, 2007 at 2:47 PM
Truman weeps.
Kid from Brooklyn on February 2, 2007 at 2:48 PM
This is going to make a great RNC add in about 12 months.
Limerick on February 2, 2007 at 2:49 PM
Hidden meanings?
Kini on February 2, 2007 at 2:50 PM
Look at all the DHIMMIS!
bloggless on February 2, 2007 at 2:50 PM
No,sorry, I meant to say look at all the DUMMIES!
bloggless on February 2, 2007 at 2:51 PM
Our country is becoming increasingly oppressed and occupied by Professional Muslims.
RushBaby on February 2, 2007 at 2:58 PM
Where else?
RightWinged on February 2, 2007 at 2:58 PM
Okay what is the guys name. I am trying to ASK dot com his name and see what kind of rap sheet he has.
I don’t use that g word search engine. ask.com works fine.
LakeRuins on February 2, 2007 at 2:58 PM
Ya know… maybe it IS time for a new Crusade…
and heck, I don’t even consider myself a Christian…
Romeo13 on February 2, 2007 at 3:01 PM
Has anybody identified the lady who had her head bowed? Why didn’t she just go all the way and get down on her knees and bump her forehead on the ground? Oh wait this was a mixed crowd. Why didn’t the
cell leaderimam separate them first into men and woman on separate sides of the room?LakeRuins on February 2, 2007 at 3:01 PM
Putting this Godless scumbag in front of a bunch of Godless idiots makes perfect sense.
Soothsayer on February 2, 2007 at 3:03 PM
Anybody who would bow their heads to this rag headed terrorist sympathizer should be summarily shot.
Soothsayer on February 2, 2007 at 3:05 PM
Anybody who would bow their heads to this rag headed terrorist sympathizer should be summarily shot.
Soothsayer on February 2, 2007 at 3:05 PM
A generic muslim incantation? This guy was laughing at us in America. You can see it in his eyes. It was all he could do not to bust out in gaffaws.
Guardian on February 2, 2007 at 3:05 PM
Anybody figure out who this Cat is yet? Looked for an agenda but all I could find was DNC’s blog reporting Tucker Carlson thinks he’s at the Clinton Library and Massage Parlour;
Terp Mole on February 2, 2007 at 3:07 PM
Bid Soothsayer a fond adieu, ladies and gents. He’ll no longer be joining us.
Allahpundit on February 2, 2007 at 3:09 PM
Partying like it’s 1979.
Kid from Brooklyn on February 2, 2007 at 3:10 PM
It’d been a while between bannings, no? Like Clemenza said about Mob wars, bannings are needed every once in a while. Cleans out the bad blood, and so forth.
Kid from Brooklyn on February 2, 2007 at 3:12 PM
Looks like DNC is posting video of speeches on their site.
Terp Mole on February 2, 2007 at 3:13 PM
I figured that was coming at some point.
Rick on February 2, 2007 at 3:15 PM
Why am I not surprised by this.
vcferlita on February 2, 2007 at 3:17 PM
CSPAN has a ‘Road to the White House’ page but I couldn’t find any vid of it there. Checked DNC and no mention of it either. Anybody else got the name yet?
Limerick on February 2, 2007 at 3:18 PM
The blind (shiek) leading the naked.
Honestly, it’s rather bad to think that something sinister is afoot simply based on the fact that the Donks had an imam do their convocation.
I mean, it doesn’t necessarily embolden the enemy, nor prove that bin Laden was accurate in his assumption that the best way to get at America is via the Left.
However, it certainly doesn’t make the concept of the Dems holding the reigns of Congress, or the possiblity of one of them landing in the Oval Office, go down any easier.
The Dems have consistantly tripped the toe-poppers of radical playbook with reckless abandon since ‘79.
I’d hate to use the phrase “dancing with the devil;” but nothing else seems to come to mind.
Kinda’ makes me feel bad to have thoughts like that running about my brain; then again, wars aren’t usually fought to make people feel better.
So, the Donks are either demonstrating a proper and noble example of tolerance and inclusion that I normally wouldn’t do under the current circumstances; or, they’re just damned fools.
Color me jaded.
yo on February 2, 2007 at 3:18 PM
Well, why am I not surprised by this. I agree Kid from Brooklyn, Truman is weeping and spinning in his grave.
Catie96706 on February 2, 2007 at 3:26 PM
What - is AP only authorized to use the Red Meat image?
Editor on February 2, 2007 at 3:30 PM
This whole scene reminds me of a bad dream. Are the Dem’s really that clueless? What is missing from their awareness of reality that leads them to think this is a good thing? While generally considered a bright guy, I can’t comprehend the level of distortion/delusion that allows such ideas to go forward.
Scotsman on February 2, 2007 at 3:33 PM
Like lambs to the slaughter, we will be led come hell or highwater… Or their name isn’t
DemocratDhimmicrat!SilverStar830 on February 2, 2007 at 3:34 PM
Ah yes, the American Dhimmicrat Party. Way to go, losers.
CP on February 2, 2007 at 3:35 PM
Is this the Imam, without glasses?
http://www.imamyahyahendi.com/
bopbottle on February 2, 2007 at 3:37 PM
I can’t wait because you know by the time the Democommunists have their convention they will have found the worlds only living female, Hispanic, Muslim imam to give the keynote address. To the African Americans who were their obedient base they will now kick to the curb. They are no longer as useful as they once were. Sorry Al Sharpton and Jesse time moves on and they like to call themselves progressives. There is a large untapped voting block of illegal, and discrimminated against foreingers to court now.
LakeRuins on February 2, 2007 at 3:41 PM
So do we have a name to go with the face yet?
Just curious…
The Ugly American on February 2, 2007 at 3:41 PM
This is far worse than the squeaky wheel syndrome. Why oh why do we allow the two or three percent of us tell the vast majority what to do AND how to do it?
Where is the majority? Why do we not matter anymore?
shooter on February 2, 2007 at 3:50 PM
I believe it’s Imam Husham Al-Husainy. He’s a Shia cleric from Dearborn.
CP on February 2, 2007 at 3:50 PM
Does this mean that the good imam wants the Muslim world to apologize for the occupation of Spain? Or its continuing occupation of all those North African and Middle Eastern lands it conquered from the Christians? Or was it meant as a rebuke to all the Muslims who want to occupy 10 Downing Street and the White House and the Vatican?
Now the game is to take bets on how long it will be before somebody digs up the dirt on this imam and discovers he’s been preaching hate in his mosque or collecting money for terrorists: a day, a week, a month?
Tantor on February 2, 2007 at 3:51 PM
Allah bless America!
max on February 2, 2007 at 3:52 PM
It will be a Nuclear Winter Meeting if we don’t wake up.
mymanpotsandpans on February 2, 2007 at 3:53 PM
CP, you are right. Debbie Sclussel has some tidbits on him
bopbottle on February 2, 2007 at 3:54 PM
Isn’t this guy now going to be killed by the Muslim community for praying to God, and not Allah? I thought that was what the whole fracas was about…
rmgraha on February 2, 2007 at 3:55 PM
Boy, Dems sure love them Hussein’s don’t they?
The Ugly American on February 2, 2007 at 3:57 PM
I saw this guy on a TV show not long ago called “30 Days”. It’s on FX and is produced by lefty Morgan Spurlock. He took this country Christian guy and sent him to Dearborn to live as a Muslim for a month. This guy was one of the clerics he talked to up there.
CP on February 2, 2007 at 4:00 PM
Look at the Middle East, look at Indonesia, look at Russia, look at Europe, look at Australia, look at South America, look at Canada, look at the Orient.
Now look at the current ruling base of the United States.
They saved the best for last. We’re next. We’re the crown jewel.
SilverStar830 on February 2, 2007 at 4:01 PM
I love the democrats. They keep stepping in it. Who wrote the agenda for this meeting, Biden or Kerry?
This is going to be a fun year.
right2bright on February 2, 2007 at 4:07 PM
“oppression and occupation” very typical words with all the dems and it just goes to show where thier heads are at. Amazing, the play book of the extremists working very well with the left.GOD BLESS our country and it’s future if this is what we have to look forward too. Where is common sense gone in the minds of those people??
bones47 on February 2, 2007 at 4:07 PM
Isn’t it a bit scary how the islamafascists and the left sound sooo much alike way too often?
shooter on February 2, 2007 at 4:11 PM
Jihad Watch says Yahya Hendi gave the 2004 benediction… and previously had this to say;
That would rule out human documents like, say, the U.S. Constitution, wouldn’t it?
Terp Mole on February 2, 2007 at 4:14 PM
DNC’s Imam Testified for Sami al-Arian
Terp Mole on February 2, 2007 at 4:20 PM
The transcript for this post is a bit off and I believe the corrected transcript is important for readers to grasp the venom that was spat.
gee… I wonder who could he be referring to with “the people you doomed?”
12thman on February 2, 2007 at 4:28 PM
He speaks for “justice” too, but not liberty.
Jeremayakovka on February 2, 2007 at 4:30 PM
Darfur? Gaza? Jakarta? France?
Ending the oppression of non-muslims by muslims everywhere is always a good agenda.
Isn’t he referring to the Syrian occupation of Lebanon? No? Oh, the Palestinian occupation of Israeli land, right?
He’s pre-qualified for a tenured professorship at either the University of Colorado, or at Teacher’s College of Columbia U, especially as he’s slightly more articulate than much of the faculty at either place.
For awhile there he seemed to be channeling Joey Tribiani preparing for Monica and Chandler’s wedding. “Loving, and sharing, and having…”
AP, your transcript missed a few phrases:
Justice = Sharia law
Peace = Destruction of Israel
Love = Submission to Islam
Equality = Dhimmitude for non-muslims
We can’t understand each other unless we define words the same. His listeners think he’s saying nice things. His followers know what he really means.
So AP, the railing against gays, the hatred toward those not identical in belief to him didn’t get Soothsayer the boot all this time; what exactly in his post crossed a line that he hadn’t crossed before? Not sarcasm, genuine curiosity.
Freelancer on February 2, 2007 at 4:44 PM
I would really question my political positions if they were identical to those who are trying to kill Americans. I don’t know… Tell me where I’m wrong?
x95b10 on February 2, 2007 at 4:52 PM
Do NOT question their patriotism. And, even they refer to US troops as occupiers and oppressors, do NOT accuse the DNC of not supporting the troops.
Blaise on February 2, 2007 at 4:55 PM
Do you suppose he was referring to “Occupation” as in “US army of occupation in Iraq” or as in “Israeli occupation of Palestine”? Both? Lately it works either way for the dems…
bofh on February 2, 2007 at 4:56 PM
That Imam testified for Sami al-Arian? The one who was convicted??
Now THAT’S SCARY!!!!
Christinewjc on February 2, 2007 at 5:02 PM
Not his first DNC benediction…
Entelechy on February 2, 2007 at 5:12 PM
I’m still waiting for the somewhat feminine man with his hair in a pony tail, tie-dyed “activist” T-shirt and burkenstocks, representing the ACLU, running around the room, waiving his arms in the air, protesting……
“Seperation of Church and State!…… Seperation of Church and State!…… Seperation of Church and State!……”
(there are those darn crickets agian)
Ahhhhh, the nuance of selective outrage. Gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling.
PinkyBigglesworth on February 2, 2007 at 5:15 PM
Just saw Bryan’s update. We had the wrong Imam.
Interesting reading here…
Entelechy on February 2, 2007 at 5:25 PM
Great, not only is the DNC not supporting Israel by giving support to its enemies, but now they call in an Imam to pray for the destruction of all Jews.
Looks like Jesse doesn’t have to worry about “hymie town” for much longer, and Carter won’t have to worry about too many jews around.
right2bright on February 2, 2007 at 5:33 PM
Check out the “translation” of this imam’s prayer from JihadWatch:
Jihadwatch
IrishEi on February 2, 2007 at 5:45 PM
Exactly–this and Arkin and all the other Occasions where the Demos reveal their True Selves: they’ve been getting away with their “we support the troops” lie for quite a while, but not that they are in power they’re getting arrogant–and sloppy.
I hope that in some dark basement somewhere in D.C. , Rove and his minions are assembling a video library of all the time these clowns slip up, and reveal themselves….
Janos Hunyadi on February 2, 2007 at 5:46 PM
….”but NOW that they are in power”… ( even Spellcheck woulddn’t have caught that one )
Janos Hunyadi on February 2, 2007 at 5:47 PM
Duh. Sorry Bryan. Didn’t see your link to JihadWatch.
IrishEi on February 2, 2007 at 5:47 PM
To all who are hoping that Rove and the Stupid Party are compiling all these cuddle sessions the Dems are having with our enemies for campaign ads: GET REAL!!!
The Stupid Party is so cowed by the Treason Media that they’re scrambling to catch up to the Defeatocrats with disatrous “non-binding resolutions” that are meant to signal to the Islamofascists to step up the killing of soldiers and innocents in order to hasten our retreat. In case things work out, they can claim that they didn’t hamper the war effort.
If these cowards REALLY wanted to make a stand, they’d be bringing REAL RESOLUTIONS to the floor to defund the war and/or impeach Bush. Quit kidding around with “we support the troops” nonsense and just pull the plug if it’s real so bad and Bush was such a liar as to fool all of you into voting for action! These symbolic measures are the coward’s path to having the cake and eating it. And these are supposed to be our leaders? Pffft!!!
This cartoon says it all. (h/t: Powerline)
Def Ref on February 2, 2007 at 6:00 PM
I’ve written extensively on Imam Al-Husainy. He is, indeed, the Imam I wrote about in the Wall Street Journal as being on Spurlock’s “30 Days” on Islam.
Debbie Schlussel on February 2, 2007 at 6:02 PM
I’ve gotta believe that even some of the Dems in attendance had to have been a bit bothered by that bit about “path of the people you doom”.
flipflop on February 2, 2007 at 6:09 PM
I am REAL!!!, def ref, and you make the mistake of confusing Repub office-holders with non-stupid people
…and the mistake of Not Noticing Irony
Janos Hunyadi on February 2, 2007 at 6:12 PM
I’m shocked. I thought the Democrats were Sunni.
Perchant on February 2, 2007 at 6:19 PM
The whole “it’s okay to lie if it’s for jihad” thing in the Koran gives one pause. I believe that earlier posts are correct though. The Democrats have finally found religion.
Mojave Mark on February 2, 2007 at 6:27 PM
the DemocRATS are voting for him with Hillary, so you have a Billary/Imam 08 ticket..
retired on February 2, 2007 at 6:40 PM
“I’ve written extensively on Imam Al-Husainy. He is, indeed, the Imam I wrote about in the Wall Street Journal as being on Spurlock’s “30 Days” on Islam.”
Thanks Deb
darwin on February 2, 2007 at 6:48 PM
The democrats are either idiots for not checking the background on this guy, or know his background and are just worried about getting muslims votes. Either way, they’re as despicable as the media that covers for them.
darwin on February 2, 2007 at 6:53 PM
Dhimmicratic nostalgia for those lovely 444 days.
infidel4life on February 2, 2007 at 6:56 PM
How come the initial post above left out some of the content?
What happened here, IAN?
shooter on February 2, 2007 at 7:02 PM
They feel politically safe having this particular Muslim lead them in prayer because Bush gave him a big hug during one of those touchy-feely post-9/11 togetherness rallies.
Perchant on February 2, 2007 at 7:15 PM
Pinky,
I am going to start holding my breath in a moment, waiting for the announcement from ACLU that they have filed for an injunction to prevent prayers at their meetings.
I’m sure I’ll get the news before I die. Beginning………now!
Jaibones on February 2, 2007 at 7:31 PM
…mmpph…
…any second now…
Jaibones on February 2, 2007 at 7:32 PM
…mmmmpppphhhhh….
…maybe I should check Drudge real quick…
…mm…
Jaibones on February 2, 2007 at 7:33 PM
…nothing there…
…NR?…
…mmmpppphhhh….
Jaibones on February 2, 2007 at 7:33 PM
………………..
Jaibones on February 2, 2007 at 7:34 PM
Is it just me or does it feel like we are headed to civil war here in this country?
This act is so beyond the limits for me.
CrimsonFisted on February 2, 2007 at 7:45 PM
“oppression and occupation”
Which “occupation ” do you suppose he’s talking about? Iraq, so called “Palestine’, or Spain?
P. James Moriarty on February 2, 2007 at 8:06 PM
Starting to get my hopes up actually. It seems that the nutroots truly have the Dems on the ropes. Everyday they just get louder and louder. Might be hope for 08 afterall.
Limerick on February 2, 2007 at 8:21 PM
Just another terrorist who should be killed or deported to Mecca….
But I’m not shocked he’s hanging out with those Democrats….
Tim Burton on February 2, 2007 at 8:50 PM
I was actually hearing this kind of talk in the doctor’s office yesterday. It was almost sureal to actually hear normal people talking like that but I couldnt argue with the logic of it either.
Our government has turned on us in many ways, thats for sure.
DwnSouthJukin on February 2, 2007 at 8:53 PM
This is really pretty astonishing. Believe it or not, there are plenty of truly moderate Imams out there that the Dems could have picked for this duty. The fact that they chose an overtly anti-semitic, anti-American jihadist is just…astonishing. How much longer before they present their Shariah ‘08 platform?
RedWinged Blackbird on February 2, 2007 at 9:03 PM
If you look at the excerpt from Debbie Schlussel, see 2nd update of this thread, you find how this dude instigates hate against Israel…
Yet, the Jewish vote is de facto for the Libs. Thus, they can afford to bring in Imams like this one and get away with it totally, and getting many of the Muslim votes.
Entelechy on February 2, 2007 at 9:06 PM
Oh yeah folks. The Dems are really over the cliff now. It was ‘know’ for a number of years of their co-opting the muzzies but now here they go right out in the open and have this arseclown. Thank You DNC for giving us in all all its splendor(?) the facts needed that you all truly are in love with the terrorists. Thank You. You c***suckers.
auspatriotman on February 2, 2007 at 9:20 PM
Yep the Denver 08 convention is going make the Chicago 68 convention look like a picnic. Sure hope Denver is ready for it.
Limerick on February 2, 2007 at 9:28 PM
There’s a reason the Dems are often called Dhimmicrats and they’re working very hard to earn that title with things like this IMO.
Yakko77 on February 2, 2007 at 9:29 PM
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