Osama bin Laden official declaration to mullah Omar, 2002, from Pentagon files Abbotabad

Document #: AFGP-2002-600321 Full Translation Date: June 5, 2002
Document Summary: A (2) page typed letter from Osama Bin Laden to Mullah Mohammed ‘Omar discussing the situation in Afghanistan, continuation of Jihad in the Islamic Republics, and the situation in the ‘Arabian Peninsula.
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In the Name of Allah the Merciful the Compassionate Praising Allah who Says:” (They are) those who, if we establish them in the land, establish Regular prayer and give Zakat, enjoin the right and forbid wrong: With Allah rests the end (and decision) of (all) affairs.”- Al-Hajj, Verse 41.
To: Emir Al-Momineen (Leader of Believers)/Sheikh Mohammed ‘Omar may Allah Protect him Peace, mercy and blessings of Allah upon you. We pray to Allah that you and all the brothers are in the best of health; closer and more devoted to Allah. We praise Allah the Almighty on what He bestows upon Muslims in this country of uniting them and application of the Sheri ‘a (Islamic law). We ask Him to remain observant of the truth; and unite us supporting and upholding his religion; after all, He is the guardian of His religion and capable of protecting it.
This is in regard the matters we would like to consult with you about:
First: The subject of continuing Jihad in the Islamic Republics:
Allah honored the Afghani people by fighting for his sake against the Communists at a time when the Islamic world and Muslims were in a disgraceful humiliating situation. Then, Jihad came to Afghanistan and gave them back some of their pride and hope, and the communists were forced out in defeat by the grace of the Almighty Allah.
Following the Russians departure..
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