One of the Islamic leaders I have had the honor and privilege to meet and learn from is Imam Faisal Ahmad of the Fiqh Institute and Dawah Center in Watervliet, New York.

He brought to my attention the Treaty of Umar Ibn Khattab, agreed to between the second Caliph Umar and the Christians of Jerusalem in 636 AD/CE.

It should be noted that following the implementation of this treaty, Jews who had been exiled from Rome for 500 years were allowed back into Jerusalem to practice their faith.

The treaty declared that the lives and possessions of Christians, their domiciles, their places of worship and all that concerns their religion, shall not be placed under any constraint, nor shall any Christian be harmed.

This treaty remained in place until 1099, when the Crusaders captured Jerusalem and put its non-Christian inhabitants to the sword.

For all those who profess Sharia law for post-Assad Syria, you need to demand that the terms of the Treaty of Umar Ibn Khattab be incorporated into the Syrian Constitution, and apply to all faiths and creeds equally.

Otherwise how can one take you seriously.
I thank Imam Faisal Ahmad for his wisdom and guidance, and for helping educate me on this important aspect of Islam and Islamic history.

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⁣AIPAC is a foreign agent, and should register as such.

Moreover, it should be illegal for any Us politician to take money from AIPAC.

AIPAC brags about buying American elections.

The Justice Department should act as this is a clear and present threat to America national security.

But they will do nothing.

Because Israel (AIPAC) owns America lock, stock and barrel.

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ASK THE INSPECTOR EP. 224 Highlight

▫️Does Donald Trump Have Credibility with the International Community?

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FINAL COUNTDOWN TO 2025
Interview for Through the eyes of Ania K

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⁣ON PUTIN'S KNOCKOUT BLOW TO NATO, UKRAINE'S ARMY DONE AS GERMANY COLLAPSES
Interview for Danny Haiphong

Live Stream Scheduled for December 30, 2024 at 8:30pm ET

We discuss Putin’s big year against NATO as Russia flies its flag over another liberated territory, talks of Kursk collapsing for Ukraine in 2025, Germany’s collapse, what Syria’s new Al Qaeda leader’s posture toward Russia and Ukraine means for the future of west Asia, and China ending the year unveiling game changing weaponry in stark warning to the U.S.

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ON PUTIN'S KNOCKOUT BLOW TO NATO, UKRAINE'S ARMY DONE AS GERMANY COLLAPSES
Interview for Danny Haiphong

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⁣ASK THE INSPECTOR EP. 225

Live Stream Scheduled for December 31, 2024 at 3:00pm ET

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NATO GEARS UP AS RUSSIA ADVANCES
Interview for Dialogue Works

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ASK THE INSPECTOR EP. 224 Highlight

▫️Hey Elon, It's Stupid to Call American Workers "Stupid"!

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THE BITTER LESSONS OF 2024
Interview for Judging Freedom

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TRUMP/UKRAINE — DEAL OR NO DEAL?
Interview for Garland Nixon

01:38 The question of the deal with Russia

• What would Trump do if he wanted to make a deal with Russia?
• Russia can give Trump a credit of trust.
• The United States needs to end its state of war with Russia.
• Russia won the war, and the United States must admit it.

13:38 Dmitry Medvedev and his influence

• Dmitry Medvedev is respected by Russians, the military, and the security services.
• Medvedev openly expresses hatred of the West, which could be a starting point for Trump.

19:59 International Tribunal

• Russia has established an international war crimes tribunal in Ukraine.
• Russia may disclose the names of CIA and MI6 personnel involved in the conflict.
• It will be similar to the international tribunal in Nuremberg.

22:50 The death of a nation

• The physical destruction of the nation is taking place in Ukraine.
• The population of Ukraine has decreased from 40 to 18 million.

35:32 Political crisis in Europe

• The Europeans can make a deal with Russia to avoid problems.
• Elections will be held in Germany, which may affect politics in Europe.

41:13 Trump's influence on Europe

• Trump can influence events in Europe, especially in NATO and the EU.
• Germany could be Trump's next target.
• The United States can pit European countries against each other in order to govern them.

43:12 Trump and his approach to international relations

• Trump doesn't care about long-term relations with Europe and NATO, unlike Biden.
• He views international relations as a business and strives to fix problems.
• The Trump administration will appoint ambassadors who will play games rather than build friendships.

46:07 Trump's influence on Republicans and Democrats

• Trump is destroying the system and becoming influential in his districts.
• Democrats don't know how to react to Trump, who gets votes from different groups.
• Trump goes through the system like a hot knife through butter.

50:07 Problems with the German army

• Germany cannot afford a large army due to economic problems.
• Germany and France cannot afford large-scale military action.

56:46 Problems of the NATO Armed Forces

• The NATO armed forces are too expensive and inefficient.
• The American army remains the only one capable of war.
• European armies are not ready for combat.

01:02:00 Problems of the Kurds

• The Kurds do not have a stable government and are divided into many factions.
• The United States and other countries use the Kurds for their own purposes.
• The Kurds are their own enemies and cannot come to an agreement among themselves.

01:07:48 US influence in the Middle East

• The United States is failing in the Middle East, but it doesn't really matter.
• Chaos and anarchy in the Middle East are beneficial for the CIA.
• Israel has avoided serious problems, but may face new challenges.

01:10:31 The US role in defending Israel

• The United States will protect Israel while it solves its internal problems.
• Israel is getting rid of far-right fanatics, which strengthens internal political cohesion.
• Consensus among Israelis about Gaza and the deportation of the population.

01:11:29 Avraham and Iran Agreements

• The United States will try to breathe life into the Abraham Accords.
• Iran is looking for a way out of the situation through negotiations with the United States.
• Iran is not set up for war and is looking for a peaceful path.

01:12:27 Russia and Iran in Syria

• Russia and Iran will sign a military agreement on January 17.
• The Agreement includes international cooperation and the fight against terrorism.

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⁣ASK THE INSPECTOR EP. 226

Live Stream Scheduled for January 03, 2025 at 8:00pm ET

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ON 2025’S US TERROR WAVE: WHO’S LIKELY BEHIND THE CHAOS?
Interview for DDGeopolitics

07:02 Terrorist Attacks in the United States

• Initial thoughts on the events in New Orleans.
• Questions about motives and connections to ISIS.
• Discussion of the new administration and foreign policy priorities.
• Possible connection between the attacks and the anti-war movement.

20:47 Radicalization and Fabrication of Evidence

• Questions about evidence of radicalization and the presence of a prayer rug.
• Suspicions of fabrication of evidence to create an image of a radical.

27:50 Event in Las Vegas

• The Las Vegas truck bombing and its aftermath.
• The suspect, a former soldier and a specialist in flying drones.
• Questions about his mental stability and professionalism.

44:56 Impact on Ukraine and Europe

• The impact of the cuts in aid to Ukraine on Europe.
• Issues with Ukrainian refugees and their response to the situation.
• Examples of incidents and their connection with Ukrainian special forces.

47:04 CIA Special Operations Center

• The work of the CIA Special Operations Center.
• The history and tasks of the unit.
• Examples of the actions of Ukrainian special forces and their training.
• They were trained in unconventional methods of warfare, including banditry and chaos in society.
• The CIA and special forces returned to these methods, training Ukrainians and using them for sabotage in Russia.
• ​​Ukrainians operate throughout Russia, exploiting the weaknesses of immigration policy.
• They participate in operations in Africa, tracking down and killing Russians.
• Ukrainians have training camps and a diaspora in the United States and Canada.
• Ukrainians are ready to act against the United States if necessary.

01:01:11 Society and the army

• First, you need to create a society with first-class education and medicine, and then an army to protect it.
• The US has built up its military at the expense of other aspects, which has led to the need to justify spending on defense.
• War is not the only solution to problems.
• The world we live in is often perceived as a jungle.

01:04:07 Russia and Iran

• Russia and Iran are often portrayed negatively in the media.
• ​​People who have not visited these countries cannot accurately describe them.
• Russia and Iran have a lot in common with the US.

01:04:58 Impressions of Russia

• Culture and history of Russia.
• ​​Visit Chechnya and Crimea to see their beauty and history.
• Chechens can peacefully coexist with other peoples.
• Crimea is a beauty and history worth seeing.

01:13:43 Trump's foreign policy priorities

• Trump seeks to create an American fortress and focus on South America.
• He wants to get out of the Ukrainian conflict.
• The Middle East and Israel.
• Trump wants to make sure Iran doesn't have a nuclear bomb.
• Trump is looking for a deal with Iran that will provide stability and lift sanctions.
• Trump is interested in reducing tensions with North Korea.
• The Biden administration has created a trilateral alliance with South Korea and Japan.
• Trump plans to strengthen the Monroe Doctrine and engage with Europe, Russia, Iran, China, and Korea.

01:24:49 Antidote to Russophobia

• On trying to create an antidote to Russophobia, but the project was banned by the US government.

01:27:22 Holding Trump accountable

• On a new podcast series about Trump's actions, and drawing attention to how Trump is delivering on his promises.

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⁣TRUMP VERSUS “THE ESTABLISHMENT”

Donald Trump enters 2025 with a perceived mandate for change and a doctrine predicated on the mantra “peace through strength.”

Perhaps the biggest change sought by Trump is to divorce the United States from its Cold War-era marriage to a trans-Atlantic military alliance—NATO—that lacks any present-day purpose other than to stimulate an atmosphere of confrontation with Russia.

The question remains as to whether Trump’s mandate is strong enough to bring about this divorce, and whether the precepts of “peace” will win out over those of “strength” if this mandate is challenged at home and abroad.

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