How could this ranting crank ‘brainwash’ anybody?
Read spiked editor Mick Hume in The Times (London) on Abu Hamza.
Want to read spiked ad-free? Become a spiked supporter.
Some people seem to be mixing up Abu Hamza with Ali Bongo, the children’s conjuror, such are the near-magical powers to entrance youngsters that they now attribute to the convicted Islamic preacher. Since Abu Hamza was jailed for inciting murder and racial hatred, it has been reported that he recruited many young Muslims to fight a jihad abroad, and influenced the July 7 London suicide bombers. These claims raise uncomfortable questions that few seem keen to answer. How could such a raving loon exercise such powerful influence over normal, British-born men?
Not a supporter? Sign up now to enjoy loads of exclusive perks.
or
Already a supporter? Log in now:
HELP US HIT OUR 1% TARGET
spiked is funded by you. It’s your generosity that keeps us going and growing.
Only 0.1% of our regular readers currently donate to spiked. If you are one of the 99.9% who appreciates what we do, but hasn’t given just yet, please consider making a donation today.
If just 1% of our loyal readers donated regularly, it would be transformative for us, allowing us to vastly expand our team and coverage.
Plus, if you donate £5 a month or £50 a year, you can join and enjoy:
–Ad-free reading
–Exclusive bonus content
–Regular events
–Access to our comments section
The most impactful way to support spiked’s journalism is by registering as a supporter and making a monthly contribution. Thank you.
Comments
Want to join the conversation?
Only spiked supporters and patrons, who donate regularly to us, can comment on our articles.