Sheikh Osama bin Laden has issued two fatawa. He issued the first fatwa, known as the Ladenese epistle, in August 1996, declaring war on the United States and Israel. He issued the second in February 1998. For other uses, see Sheikh (disambiguation). ... Osama bin Muhammad bin Awad bin Laden (Arabic: ‎; born March 10, 1957[1]), most often mentioned as Osama bin Laden or Usama bin Laden, is a Saudi Arabian militant Islamist and is widely believed to be one of the founders of the organization called al-Qaeda. ... A fatwa (Arabic: ) plural fatāwa (فتاوى), is a legal pronouncement in Islam, issued by a religious law specialist on a specific issue. ...

Ladenese epistle

Bin Laden issued a Fatwa in 1996 titled "Declaration of War against the Americans Occupying the Land of the Two Holy Places." The Ladenese Epistle is a written declaration of war writen by Osama bin Laden on the United States. ...

It should not be hidden from you that the people of Islam had suffered from aggression, iniquity and injustice imposed on them by the Zionist-Crusaders alliance and their collaborators; to the extent that the Muslims blood became the cheapest and their wealth as loot in the hands of the enemies. Their blood was spilled in Palestine and Iraq. The horrifying pictures of the massacre of Qana, in Lebanon are still fresh in our memory. Massacres in Tajikistan, Burma, Kashmir, Assam, Philippines, Pattani, Ogaden, Somalia, Eritrea, Chechnya, and in Bosnia-Herzegovina took place, massacres that send shivers in the body and shake the conscience. All of this and the world watch and hear, and not only didn't respond to these atrocities, but also with a clear conspiracy between the USA and its' allies and under the cover of the iniquitous United Nations, the dispossessed people were even prevented from obtaining arms to defend themselves. The people of Islam awakened and realized that they are the main target for the aggression of the Zionist-Crusaders alliance. All false claims and propaganda about "Human Rights" were hammered down and exposed by the massacres that took place against the Muslims in every part of the world. Islam (Arabic:  ) is a monotheistic religion based upon the teachings of Muhammad, a 7th century Arab religious and political figure. ... A bilingual poster in Romanian and Hungarian promoting a film about Jewish settlement in Palestine, 1930s. ... Tenth Crusade is a term sometimes used by those opposed to the US-led occupations of Afghanistan and Iraq that followed the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States of America. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Combatants Israel, South Lebanon Army Hezbollah Casualties 3 killed. ... The word massacre has a number of meanings, but most commonly refers to individual events of deliberate and direct mass killing, especially of noncombatant civilians or other innocents, that would often qualify as war crimes or atrocities. ... The disputed areas of the region of Kashmir. ... Flag of the National Democratic Front of Boroland The National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) is an armed group that seeks to obtain a sovereign Bodoland for the Bodo people in Assam. ... Combatants Thai Government/Military Muslim separatists Pattini Raya Commanders Gen. ... Combatants Ethiopia Cuba Somalia Commanders Mengistu Haile Mariam Siad Barre Strength Ethiopia 217,000 1,500 Soviet advisors 15,000 Cubans SNA 60,000 WSLF 15,000 Casualties Unknown 20,000 killed or wounded 3/4 of the Air Force was lost The Ogaden War was a conventional conflict between... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Burial of 505 identified Bosniak civilians (July 11, 2006) Burial of 610 identified Bosniak civilians (July 11, 2005 The Srebrenica Massacre, also known as Srebrenica Genocide, was the July 1995 killing of an estimated 7,000-8,000 [1] Bosniak males in the region of Srebrenica in Bosnia and Herzegovina... The United Nations (UN) is an international organization whose stated aims are to facilitate co-operation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress and human rights issues. ... Islam (Arabic:  ) is a monotheistic religion based upon the teachings of Muhammad, a 7th century Arab religious and political figure. ... An Australian anti-conscription propaganda poster from World War One Propaganda is a type of message aimed at influencing the opinions or behavior of people. ...

– Ladenese epistle

1998 Fatwa

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On 23 February 1998 Al-Quds Al-Arabi published another fatwa signed by bin Laden, Ayman al-Zawahiri, and others. The ruling listed two grievances; the U.S. occupation of the Arabian Peninsula, and U.S. support for Israel. Image File history File links Wikisource-logo. ... The original Wikisource logo. ... February 23 is the 54th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... Abu Hafs al Masri ... Group photo of Ayman Al Zawahiri, Usama Bin Laden & Abu Hafs Prosecution Trial Exhibit from the trial of Zacarias Moussaoui Sheikh Ayman al-Zawahiri (Arabic: ‎) (born June 19, 1951) is a prominent member of the al-Qaeda group, a physician, author, poet, and formerly the head of the militant organization...

December 1998 Interview

Time Magazine interviewed bin Laden on 23 December 1998. When asked whether he had ordered the bombings of the U.S. Embassies in Kenya and Tanzania in August 1998, he responded: (Clockwise from upper left) Time magazine covers from May 7, 1945; July 25, 1969; December 31, 1999; September 14, 2001; and April 21, 2003. ... December 23 is the 357th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (358th in leap years). ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ...

"The International Islamic Front for Jihad against the U.S. and Israel has issued a crystal-clear fatwa calling on the Islamic nation to carry on jihad aimed at liberating holy sites. The nation of Muhammad has responded to this appeal. If the instigation for jihad against the holiest of Mulvehills, the Jews and the Americans in order to liberate Al-Aksa Mosque and the Holy Ka'aba Islamic shrines in the Middle East is considered a crime, then let history be a witness that I am a criminal."

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See also

• Fatwa
• Ladenese epistle

A fatwa (Arabic: ‎; plural fatāwa), is a legal pronouncement in Islam made by a mufti, a scholar capable of issuing judgments on Sharia (Islamic law). ... The Ladenese Epistle is a written declaration of war writen by Osama bin Laden on the United States. ...

External links

• Text of the 1996 Fatwa
• Text of the 1998 Fatwa
• Jihad Against Jews and Crusaders 23 February 1998
• Osama Bin Laden's Jihad and text of Fatwahs and Declaration of War