Is a covert paramilitary training compound for Islamic radicals located in York County, S.C.?
Wait … what?
The fact that we’re even asking that question seems preposterous, doesn’t it?
Of course it does.
But before you dismiss it completely, consider the info that’s coming to light about “Islamville, S.C.”
One of nearly thirty self-sustaining “communes” run under the banner of “Muslims of America,” this York County compound was the focus of an in-depth report last night by SC-based TV station WLTX.
According to the report, all the residents of Islamville, S.C. (which is technically called the “Holy Khanqah Gilania Sufi Lodge”) pledge their allegiance to Sheikh Mubarik Ali Gilani, purportedly the leader of the international terrorist organization Jamaat ul-Fuqra (a.k.a. “Community of the Impoverished”).
Gilani has appeared on numerous “training tapes,” according to the WLTX report:
Gilani says on (one) tape, “Life is becoming more hard for Muslims; therefore, every Muslim man or woman should learn to defend himself or herself. We are establishing training camps. You can reach us in South Carolina or Pakistan, wherever we are.”
It’s not known for sure where or when the tape was made, but it does show someone teaching guerilla warfare including weapons training. Sheriff Bryant says neighbors often report hearing gunfire coming from the York County compound.
At least once a month anywhere from 500 to 1,000 Muslims converge on Islamville. The sheriff says his office is always told in advance and there’s few if any problems. Nevertheless, his deputies patrol the area on a regular basis.
Ali Rashid an Islamville elder. He was recruited by Gilani 25 years ago in Pakistan. He told us that Islamville is “an open community and we don’t hide anything.”
After seeing our camera, Rashid said, “I’m sure you just photographed and what you just photographed is all there is.”
Hold up … “neighbors often report hearing gunfire?”
That can’t be good.
Of course, local authorities say they can’t “act on a concern.” Which is true.
Like Fenster said in Usual Suspects, there’s “no P.C.,” or probable cause.
Perhaps not surprisingly, the residents of “Islamville, S.C.” are big fans of President Barack Obama.
In fact, courtesy of The Islamic Post, here’s a strange excerpt of the love they’ve been showing “The One” lately …
Just last month Hazrat Ali’s name was seen in the moon of the 13th of Muharram. His Eminence, Mubarik Ali Shah Gilani, our spiritual guide, explained that this meant that Hazrat Ali’s descendants will be victorious world leaders. Now we see the will of the Almighty Creator is being fulfilled with the presidency of Syed Barack Hussein Obama. The United States President is a descendant of the Holy Last Messenger, Hazrat Ali and Hazrat Fatimah (may the peace of Allah be upon the Holy Last Messenger, Muhammad, and his noble family.) Allah does what He wills and He is the Best of Planners.
These miraculous signs have appeared as both a warning and glad tidings, informing those who would seek to put out Allah’s light (however intense might be there efforts of false propaganda) that never ever will Al-Islam be diminished or finished.
On the contrary, Al-Islam will be regarded in the highest degree of respect and love as a comfort and source of assurance to the believers worldwide.
Wow.
And you thought Obama was getting love from the MSM.
Anyway, props to WLTX on their reporting. This is obviously something we’ll be following as well …
By Mab May 8, 2009 at 11:24 am
“…pledge their allegiance to Sheikh Mubarik Ali Gilani…”
“…Hazrat Ali’s name was seen in the moon…”
“…United States President is a descendant of the Holy Last Messenger…”
!?????????????????????????????????!
Holy Jehovah God Almighty. Do they just make it up as they go along?!
Thanks for keeping us informed, Sic One.
By fitsnews May 8, 2009 at 11:34 am
Thank WLTX on this one, Mab.
In fact we are burning a little white candle at our Nat Roers shrine right now.
-FITS
By baker May 8, 2009 at 11:35 am
And, hey, when the “Education Opportunity Act” becomes law, the state of South Carolina will give these folks a bunch of money to start their own private school!
By cerius May 8, 2009 at 11:39 am
Have they been recruited by ACORN yet to “partner” for the 2010 census?
By Crooner May 8, 2009 at 11:59 am
Gunfire? Maybe it was just Wallace Scarborough in the back yard.
By USMC May 8, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Well, you know we really shouldn’t judge… All lifestyles are equal!
By Biggie Tea May 8, 2009 at 10:24 pm
It’s rural York County. Gunfire’s just another Saturday night in Clover or Sharon.
By Laurie May 8, 2009 at 10:38 pm
I am so sorry, but I do not agree that all lifestyles are equal. First, if they are united with Al-queda how can we defend this? My God in Heaven certainly expects me to tithe my 10% but he does not expect me to send all my money to a religious earthly leader that lives very wealthy and expect be live in poverty. I am also so tired of letting Christianity hold a back seat in America as to not offend anyone. This Country was based on Christian Values. I can’t go to other Countries and try to teach others about Christ. In some Countries you can be killed for trying to teach others about Jesus.
By Jack Rude May 8, 2009 at 11:41 pm
No all lifestyles are not equal. Some are evil, as for paying for their private school…pffft! We are already paying for them to go into the public schools and spread their hate. I would rather have them at the compound than out their. Or how about this we get rid of the government indoctrination centers and allow people to tend to their own children. You know the way it was done for thousands of years.
By Concerned August 2, 2009 at 1:40 am
“open community”??? then why couldn’t that guy talk to the reporter and why did he have to call his “home office” and WHY was the reporter ESCORTED off the property???? How open is that? Further the reporter says that that guy was upon him within 2 minutes of his arrival at the compound and he seemed angry when he saw the camera. If the sheriff’s office is patroling the area on a regular basis, how come they don’t hear the gunfire??? Wait….gunfire??? they are a religious compound, aren’t they???? If the president is a descendant of the last prophet, GOD help all us Christians!
By jplay4real January 27, 2010 at 4:27 pm
when r we gonna stand up for SC and stop excusing these people? If it walks, talks and acts like a duck, then wtf is it? We need to b aware of who these people are and take it to em. hoorah?
By Big Head Steve September 16, 2010 at 3:18 pm
Anyone remember Waco Texas? What did the government do to them? Busted in and burned them out. How is it that these Muslims can hold miltary training and not be harassed by local, state, or the feds? Waco is an extreme example I agree but they were still delt with. I believe once the population of Muslims reaches a point where their numbers give them confidence. They’ll be demanding we all submit to Sariha law and they’ll be beating women and protesting everyting. Are we gonna wait till some Muslim tells our wives and daughters how to dress before we do something? Had it with them all.
By Rhett June 9, 2011 at 6:46 pm
Looks like most of the 20-30 are women. Is there polygamy going on?
By Don February 4, 2012 at 3:55 pm
The black women in the pictures are all girlfriends of men who have been in jail. Prison is where this sham of a religion is passed on.