🧵🧵The Muslim Brotherhood’s Shadow Empire in America — Soft Power, Mosque Networks, and Terror Links
(1/) This isn’t just a thread about terrorism. It’s about how the Muslim Brotherhood built a parallel power structure inside the U.S. using soft power — education, real estate, nonprofits, and lawfare — to infiltrate and radicalize from within.
(1/) This isn’t just a thread about terrorism. It’s about how the Muslim Brotherhood built a parallel power structure inside the U.S. using soft power — education, real estate, nonprofits, and lawfare — to infiltrate and radicalize from within.
(2/) What is “soft power”?
For the Muslim Brotherhood, it means:
•Controlling religious spaces
•Influencing youth identity
•Shaping political narratives
•Silencing moderates
•Operating under the protection of religious freedom laws
Not bombs. Not bullets. But control.
The 1991 Brotherhood Strategy Memo, uncovered by the FBI, spells it out:
“The Ikhwan must understand that their work in America is a kind of grand jihad in eliminating and destroying Western civilization from within.”
It outlines a stealth war — by using the system against itself.
How do they do it? Easy, they use our infrastructure against us.
They built 3 key institutions:
•NAIT: Holds title to over 300 mosques in America
•ISNA: Provides national legitimacy, PR cover
•MSA: Recruits and indoctrinates youth on campuses
All were founded or led by Muslim Brotherhood-linked figures.
For the Muslim Brotherhood, it means:
•Controlling religious spaces
•Influencing youth identity
•Shaping political narratives
•Silencing moderates
•Operating under the protection of religious freedom laws
Not bombs. Not bullets. But control.
The 1991 Brotherhood Strategy Memo, uncovered by the FBI, spells it out:
“The Ikhwan must understand that their work in America is a kind of grand jihad in eliminating and destroying Western civilization from within.”
It outlines a stealth war — by using the system against itself.
How do they do it? Easy, they use our infrastructure against us.
They built 3 key institutions:
•NAIT: Holds title to over 300 mosques in America
•ISNA: Provides national legitimacy, PR cover
•MSA: Recruits and indoctrinates youth on campuses
All were founded or led by Muslim Brotherhood-linked figures.
(3/) NAIT (North American Islamic Trust): Created in 1973 to buy and control mosque properties. It gives Brotherhood ideologues veto power over:
•Who speaks
•Who leads
•What doctrine is taught
Property = power.
Leadership ties:
•Dr. Gaddoor Saidi, NAIT chairman: Named unindicted co-conspirator in 2008 terror finance case
•Dr. Bassam Osman, board member: Previously linked to Quranic Literacy Institute, whose assets were frozen for Hamas connections
•Who speaks
•Who leads
•What doctrine is taught
Property = power.
Leadership ties:
•Dr. Gaddoor Saidi, NAIT chairman: Named unindicted co-conspirator in 2008 terror finance case
•Dr. Bassam Osman, board member: Previously linked to Quranic Literacy Institute, whose assets were frozen for Hamas connections
(4/) ISNA (Islamic Society of North America): Portrays itself as moderate, but was also listed as an unindicted co-conspirator in the Holy Land Foundation case — the largest Hamas financing trial in U.S. history.
It platforms extremist speakers and whitewashes Hamas sympathies.
It platforms extremist speakers and whitewashes Hamas sympathies.
(5/) MSA (Muslim Students Association): Founded by MB loyalists in 1963. Today, it has 500+ campus chapters.
MSA preaches:
•Anti-Americanism
•Anti-Israel rhetoric
•Political Islam masked as “social justice”
Many mosque leaders got their start in MSA. Same with many of the officials in the Obama administration.
MSA preaches:
•Anti-Americanism
•Anti-Israel rhetoric
•Political Islam masked as “social justice”
Many mosque leaders got their start in MSA. Same with many of the officials in the Obama administration.
(6/) This infrastructure paved the way for real-world terrorism. Let’s look at mosques controlled or influenced by this network — and the individuals who passed through them.
(7/) Dar al-Hijrah Islamic Center, located in Falls Church, Virginia, is a prominent mosque founded in 1983, serving a diverse Muslim community near Washington, D.C. It has grown into one of the largest and most influential mosques in the area, offering worship, education, and community services.
Initially operating from a house in Falls Church, it purchased its current grounds with help from the North American Islamic Trust (NAIT) on June 19, 1983. The current facility opened in 1991, serving approximately 40,000 Muslims in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. It is registered as a nonprofit in Virginia (Tax ID: 31-1256417) and has been affiliated with the Muslim American Society (MAS) since 1999, focusing on religious, educational, and charitable initiatives.
- Association with Anwar al-Awlaki and Al-Qaeda: Anwar al-Awlaki, an imam at the mosque in 2001, was linked to two 9/11 hijackers, raising concerns about the mosque’s role during that period.
- Alleged Links to Hamas: Government records and legal cases suggest connections to Hamas through board members and founding members.
- Extremist Rhetoric: Past speeches by imams have been criticized for promoting violence, adding to the mosque’s controversial reputation.
- Hosting Controversial Figures: The mosque hosted individuals like Sami Al-Arian, who were later convicted of supporting terrorist groups, further fueling scrutiny.
Terrorism Financing: The TECS records and legal cases involving al-Ashqar and Elbarasse paint a picture of the mosque’s early ties to Hamas-related activities. Al-Ashqar’s conviction for contempt and obstruction, despite acquittal on the Hamas conspiracy, and Elbarasse’s unindicted co-conspirator status in Hamas trials, suggest individual involvement rather than institutional endorsement. However, these ties have fueled perceptions of the mosque as a hub for extremism, though no recent investigations (as of April 12, 2025) indicate ongoing issues.
- Extremist Rhetoric: The speeches by Imams El-Sayed and al-Hanooti, particularly in 2009 and 1998, respectively, have been criticized for promoting violence. El-Sayed’s comments on Gaza and al-Hanooti’s calls for jihad against U.S. and British forces in Iraq are concerning, as they align with extremist narratives. These statements, documented in IPT reports, have contributed to the mosque’s controversial reputation, though it’s unclear if they reflect current practices under present leadership.
- Hosting Controversial Figures: Hosting Sami Al-Arian, who pleaded guilty to supporting PIJ, and defending organizations like HLF (convicted in 2008 for funneling money to Hamas), raises questions about the mosque’s vetting processes. Al-Arian’s 2002 speech at Dar al-Hijrah, defending groups later deemed terrorist supporters, underscores the controversy, but the mosque has not been legally implicated, and its current activities focus on community welfare.
Initially operating from a house in Falls Church, it purchased its current grounds with help from the North American Islamic Trust (NAIT) on June 19, 1983. The current facility opened in 1991, serving approximately 40,000 Muslims in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. It is registered as a nonprofit in Virginia (Tax ID: 31-1256417) and has been affiliated with the Muslim American Society (MAS) since 1999, focusing on religious, educational, and charitable initiatives.
- Association with Anwar al-Awlaki and Al-Qaeda: Anwar al-Awlaki, an imam at the mosque in 2001, was linked to two 9/11 hijackers, raising concerns about the mosque’s role during that period.
- Alleged Links to Hamas: Government records and legal cases suggest connections to Hamas through board members and founding members.
- Extremist Rhetoric: Past speeches by imams have been criticized for promoting violence, adding to the mosque’s controversial reputation.
- Hosting Controversial Figures: The mosque hosted individuals like Sami Al-Arian, who were later convicted of supporting terrorist groups, further fueling scrutiny.
Terrorism Financing: The TECS records and legal cases involving al-Ashqar and Elbarasse paint a picture of the mosque’s early ties to Hamas-related activities. Al-Ashqar’s conviction for contempt and obstruction, despite acquittal on the Hamas conspiracy, and Elbarasse’s unindicted co-conspirator status in Hamas trials, suggest individual involvement rather than institutional endorsement. However, these ties have fueled perceptions of the mosque as a hub for extremism, though no recent investigations (as of April 12, 2025) indicate ongoing issues.
- Extremist Rhetoric: The speeches by Imams El-Sayed and al-Hanooti, particularly in 2009 and 1998, respectively, have been criticized for promoting violence. El-Sayed’s comments on Gaza and al-Hanooti’s calls for jihad against U.S. and British forces in Iraq are concerning, as they align with extremist narratives. These statements, documented in IPT reports, have contributed to the mosque’s controversial reputation, though it’s unclear if they reflect current practices under present leadership.
- Hosting Controversial Figures: Hosting Sami Al-Arian, who pleaded guilty to supporting PIJ, and defending organizations like HLF (convicted in 2008 for funneling money to Hamas), raises questions about the mosque’s vetting processes. Al-Arian’s 2002 speech at Dar al-Hijrah, defending groups later deemed terrorist supporters, underscores the controversy, but the mosque has not been legally implicated, and its current activities focus on community welfare.
(8/) Islamic Center of Boca Raton (FL)
•Raised money for Global Relief Foundation (shut down for al-Qaeda links)
•Member Rafiq Abdus Sabir: Convicted for aiding al-Qaeda
•Co-founder spoke at pro-Hezbollah rally
•Hosted 2023 sermon defending Hamas terror attacks
Overview of the Islamic Center of Boca Raton (ICBR)
•Founded: 1998
•Location: Boca Raton, Florida
•Mission: ICBR states its commitment to opposing religious extremism and terrorism, promoting community engagement, and fostering interfaith understanding.
⚖️ Notable Associations and Controversies
1. 2000 Pro-Hezbollah Rally
•In October 2000, ICBR co-sponsored a rally where participants chanted slogans such as “with jihad we’ll claim our land, Zionist blood will wet the sand.” ICBR co-founder and then-imam Ibrahim Dremali participated in the event and encouraged attendees not to fear martyrdom.
2. Association with Adham Amin Hassoun
•Adham Amin Hassoun, who once visited ICBR, was convicted in 2007 for conspiracy to murder individuals overseas and providing material support to terrorists. Dremali testified on Hassoun’s behalf during a bail hearing, describing him as “peaceful and generous.”
3. Support for Global Relief Foundation (GRF)
•ICBR members reportedly raised over $16,500 for GRF in 2001. The U.S. Department of Treasury designated GRF as having connections to al-Qaeda and other terrorist groups. Dremali defended GRF, stating he believed it was a humanitarian organization.
4. Conviction of Rafiq Abdus Sabir
•In 2005, ICBR member Rafiq Abdus Sabir was arrested and later convicted for conspiring to provide material support to al-Qaeda by offering medical treatment to jihadists. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
5. 2023 Antisemitic Sermon
•In October 2023, Islamic scholar Husam Kablawi delivered a sermon at ICBR containing antisemitic references to the October 7, 2023, Hamas terror attacks against Israel. He urged support for “brothers in Gaza” and made statements perceived as justifying violence.
•Raised money for Global Relief Foundation (shut down for al-Qaeda links)
•Member Rafiq Abdus Sabir: Convicted for aiding al-Qaeda
•Co-founder spoke at pro-Hezbollah rally
•Hosted 2023 sermon defending Hamas terror attacks
Overview of the Islamic Center of Boca Raton (ICBR)
•Founded: 1998
•Location: Boca Raton, Florida
•Mission: ICBR states its commitment to opposing religious extremism and terrorism, promoting community engagement, and fostering interfaith understanding.
⚖️ Notable Associations and Controversies
1. 2000 Pro-Hezbollah Rally
•In October 2000, ICBR co-sponsored a rally where participants chanted slogans such as “with jihad we’ll claim our land, Zionist blood will wet the sand.” ICBR co-founder and then-imam Ibrahim Dremali participated in the event and encouraged attendees not to fear martyrdom.
2. Association with Adham Amin Hassoun
•Adham Amin Hassoun, who once visited ICBR, was convicted in 2007 for conspiracy to murder individuals overseas and providing material support to terrorists. Dremali testified on Hassoun’s behalf during a bail hearing, describing him as “peaceful and generous.”
3. Support for Global Relief Foundation (GRF)
•ICBR members reportedly raised over $16,500 for GRF in 2001. The U.S. Department of Treasury designated GRF as having connections to al-Qaeda and other terrorist groups. Dremali defended GRF, stating he believed it was a humanitarian organization.
4. Conviction of Rafiq Abdus Sabir
•In 2005, ICBR member Rafiq Abdus Sabir was arrested and later convicted for conspiring to provide material support to al-Qaeda by offering medical treatment to jihadists. He was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
5. 2023 Antisemitic Sermon
•In October 2023, Islamic scholar Husam Kablawi delivered a sermon at ICBR containing antisemitic references to the October 7, 2023, Hamas terror attacks against Israel. He urged support for “brothers in Gaza” and made statements perceived as justifying violence.
(9/) Islamic Community Center of Phoenix (AZ)
•Home mosque of Elton Simpson, ISIS-linked Garland attacker
•Linked to Abdul Kareem (ISIS plot)
•Associated with Hassan Abujihaad, ex-Navy sailor convicted of leaking military intel
About the Islamic Community Center of Phoenix (ICCP)
•Founded: 1982
•Location: 7516 North Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix, Arizona
•Affiliation: Islam
•Facilities: The center moved into a former Baptist church in 1997 and has since expanded to accommodate a growing congregation.
⚖️ Notable Associations and Incidents
1. Elton Simpson and the 2015 Garland, Texas Attack
•Elton Simpson, one of the gunmen in the 2015 attack on a “Draw Muhammad” contest in Garland, Texas, was a longtime attendee of ICCP. He had been under FBI investigation since 2006 for attempting to join jihadist groups abroad. In 2010, Simpson was convicted of making false statements regarding terrorism. Despite his conviction, ICCP posted a $100,000 bond for his release.
2. Abdul Malik Abdul Kareem’s Involvement
•Abdul Malik Abdul Kareem, who occasionally attended ICCP, was convicted in 2016 for conspiring to support ISIS and for his role in planning the Garland attack. He was sentenced to 30 years in prison.
3. Hassan Abujihaad’s Conviction
•Hassan Abujihaad, a former U.S. Navy sailor and occasional attendee of ICCP, was convicted in 2008 for disclosing classified information about naval movements to individuals suspected of terrorism.
4. 2008 Desert Shooting Incident
•In 2008, a group of about 20 young Muslim men, including sons of ICCP members, were involved in a shooting incident in the Arizona desert, firing automatic weapons at a rock for an extended period. The incident drew attention from federal agencies, and several participants faced minor weapons charges.
•Home mosque of Elton Simpson, ISIS-linked Garland attacker
•Linked to Abdul Kareem (ISIS plot)
•Associated with Hassan Abujihaad, ex-Navy sailor convicted of leaking military intel
About the Islamic Community Center of Phoenix (ICCP)
•Founded: 1982
•Location: 7516 North Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix, Arizona
•Affiliation: Islam
•Facilities: The center moved into a former Baptist church in 1997 and has since expanded to accommodate a growing congregation.
⚖️ Notable Associations and Incidents
1. Elton Simpson and the 2015 Garland, Texas Attack
•Elton Simpson, one of the gunmen in the 2015 attack on a “Draw Muhammad” contest in Garland, Texas, was a longtime attendee of ICCP. He had been under FBI investigation since 2006 for attempting to join jihadist groups abroad. In 2010, Simpson was convicted of making false statements regarding terrorism. Despite his conviction, ICCP posted a $100,000 bond for his release.
2. Abdul Malik Abdul Kareem’s Involvement
•Abdul Malik Abdul Kareem, who occasionally attended ICCP, was convicted in 2016 for conspiring to support ISIS and for his role in planning the Garland attack. He was sentenced to 30 years in prison.
3. Hassan Abujihaad’s Conviction
•Hassan Abujihaad, a former U.S. Navy sailor and occasional attendee of ICCP, was convicted in 2008 for disclosing classified information about naval movements to individuals suspected of terrorism.
4. 2008 Desert Shooting Incident
•In 2008, a group of about 20 young Muslim men, including sons of ICCP members, were involved in a shooting incident in the Arizona desert, firing automatic weapons at a rock for an extended period. The incident drew attention from federal agencies, and several participants faced minor weapons charges.
(10/) This isn’t guilt by association.
It’s guilt by infrastructure.
When the same Brotherhood-linked property trust (NAIT) owns the land, when the same MSA pipeline grooms leaders, and when the same ISNA platform covers for radicals — that’s not coincidence.
That’s coordination.
It’s guilt by infrastructure.
When the same Brotherhood-linked property trust (NAIT) owns the land, when the same MSA pipeline grooms leaders, and when the same ISNA platform covers for radicals — that’s not coincidence.
That’s coordination.
(11/) And this network is protected by:
•501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
•Legal teams invoking religious liberty
•Interfaith partnerships that launder reputations
•Political figures who don’t want the backlash
All while moderates get silenced and reformers pushed out.
Look up how many millions of dollars worth of property they hold in Texas?
•501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
•Legal teams invoking religious liberty
•Interfaith partnerships that launder reputations
•Political figures who don’t want the backlash
All while moderates get silenced and reformers pushed out.
Look up how many millions of dollars worth of property they hold in Texas?
(12/) It’s not all Muslims. It’s the Muslim Brotherhood.
An Islamist political movement that uses religion to:
•Gain power
•Shut down critics
•Advance a global project
And its U.S. outposts are embedded — often publicly funded.
What must be done:
•Audit NAIT’s property holdings
•Freeze foreign-tied mosque assets pending investigation
•Pull tax-exempt status from terror-tied nonprofits
•Protect Muslim reformers from retaliation
•Fully declassify the MB network in the U.S.
The Brotherhood won’t win with violence. It will win with lawyers, grants, nonprofits, and land deeds.
It built a shadow state inside a republic — and it’s time we expose it.
An Islamist political movement that uses religion to:
•Gain power
•Shut down critics
•Advance a global project
And its U.S. outposts are embedded — often publicly funded.
What must be done:
•Audit NAIT’s property holdings
•Freeze foreign-tied mosque assets pending investigation
•Pull tax-exempt status from terror-tied nonprofits
•Protect Muslim reformers from retaliation
•Fully declassify the MB network in the U.S.
The Brotherhood won’t win with violence. It will win with lawyers, grants, nonprofits, and land deeds.
It built a shadow state inside a republic — and it’s time we expose it.
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