As-Sahab Media: You Are Held Responsible Only for Thyself Part 1

On June 3, 2011, Al-Qaida’s As-Sahab Media Foundation released its anticipated new video production titled “Thou Are Held Responsible Only for Yourself.” As-Sahab indicated its hope for this video to “overcome the hearts of Muslims and incite them to support mujahideen and go for jihad.” During the video, American Al-Qaida spokesman Adam Gadahn endorsed “lone wolf” jihad: “The opportunity to carry out the divine obligation of fighting the enemies of Allah is available to anyone who has the will. He continued, Its simply a matter of taking precautions, working in total secrecy, and making use of all means to do damage to the enemy. Gadahn further counseled, I advise every brother who wants to work for this religion not to undertake any action before taking advantage of the wide range of resources available today on the Internet, particularly the various manuals, encyclopedias and course which deal with the Mujahideens operational and electronic security, and security in general. He noted, Carrying out attacks inside the countries of the trespassing unbelievers has a major role in repelling the enemyMany of the brothers who came from abroad are now seriously considering returning to the countries of the crusaders.” (Read More)