They are scared that the BBC or CNN may call them radicals, so they remain soft instead. The problem lies there, with the Muslim leaders, not the Muslim masses. Abu Bakar Bashir bbccallcnn Change image and share on social
Look at the Afghans, during the time of the Soviet invasion. They were among the poorest Muslims in the world, yet they were sustained by their faith in God, and God alone. Abu Bakar Bashir afghanfaithgod Change image and share on social
Oil wealth has been a curse on us, made us weak and docile. Abu Bakar Bashir cursedocilemake Change image and share on social
So we want an Islamic state where Islamic law is not just in the books but enforced, and enforced with determination. There is no space and no room for democratic consultation. The Shariah is set and fixed, so why do we need to discuss it anymore? Just implement it! Abu Bakar Bashir anymorebookconsultation share on social
Why should we use the Dollar even when we trade among ourselves? Abu Bakar Bashir dollartrade Change image and share on social
If my children do not behave according to Islam, if they do not pray for instance, I will punish them. Abu Bakar Bashir behavechildinstance Change image and share on social
But the weakness comes from these Westernised co-opted Muslim leaders who just want to look good in the eyes of the West and Western media. Abu Bakar Bashir eyegoodleader Change image and share on social
This is why I have always said that it would be better if Muslims were poor. Abu Bakar Bashir muslimpoor Change image and share on social
Our Prophet was a radical too- he fought against the injustices of his community and challenged the feudal order of his society, so they called him a radical. So what? We should be proud of that! Abu Bakar Bashir callchallengecommunity Change image and share on social
The only model to follow is pure Islam. Abu Bakar Bashir followislammodel Change image and share on social
