Top quotes by Osama bin Laden

Toyota is good for Holy War. Votes: 13

The country of the Two Holy Places has in our religion a peculiarity of its own over the other Muslim countries. In our religion, it is not permissible for any non-Muslim to stay in our country. Therefore, even though American civilians are not targeted in our plan, they must leave. Votes: 12

America is a great power possessed of tremendous military might and a wide-ranging economy, but all this is built on an unstable foundation which can be targeted, with special attention to its obvious weak spots. If America is hit in one hundredth of these weak spots, God willing, it will stumble, wither away and relinquish world leadership. Votes: 11

I have sworn to only live free. Even if I find bitter the taste of death, I don't want to die humiliated or deceived. Votes: 11

Your security is not in the hands of Kerry, Bush or al-Qaida. Your security is in your own hands. Votes: 11

Bush the father did well in placing his sons as governors and did not forget to pass on the expertise in fraud from the leaders of the region to Florida to use it in critical moments. Votes: 10

The hostility that America continues to express against the Muslim people has given rise to feelings of animosity on the part of Muslims against America and against the West in general. Votes: 9

We did not find it difficult to deal with Bush and his administration, because it is similar to regimes in our countries - both types include many who are full of arrogance and greed. Votes: 8

I was ordered to fight the people until they say there is no god but Allah, and his prophet Muhammad. Votes: 8

We declared jihad against the US government, because the US government is unjust, criminal and tyrannical. It has committed acts that are extremely unjust, hideous and criminal whether directly or through its support of the Israeli occupation. Votes: 7

By God, we shall not stop, God willing, except at the doorsteps of the White House, and to raise the banner of monotheism on their so-called Statue of Liberty. Votes: 7

I tell you, freedom and human rights in America are doomed. The U.S. government will lead the American people in - and the West in general - into an unbearable hell and a choking life. Votes: 7

Every country in the world has its own security system and its own security forces, its own police and its own army. Votes: 6

All that we have to do is to send two mujahedeen to the furthest point east to raise a piece of cloth on which is written al Qaeda, in order to make generals race there to cause America to suffer human, economic and political losses without their achieving anything of note other than some benefits for their private corporations, Votes: 6

Terrorism can be commendable, and it can be reprehensible. The terrorism we practice is of the commendable kind for it is directed at the tyrants and the aggressors and the enemies of Allah. Votes: 6

Even as you enter the fourth year after the Sept. 11 attacks, Bush is still misleading and deluding you and hiding the real reason from you. Votes: 6

America has been hit by Allah at its most vulnerable point, destroying, thank God, its most prestigious buildings. Votes: 5

All people who worship Allah, not each other, are equal before Him. We are entrusted to spread this message and to extend that call to all the people. Votes: 5

This is in addition to our having experience in using guerrilla warfare and the war of attrition to fight tyrannical superpowers, as we, alongside the mujahedin, bled Russia for ten years, until it went bankrupt and was forced to withdraw in defeat... So we are continuing this policy in bleeding America to the point of bankruptcy. Votes: 5

For God and country - Geronimo, Geronimo, Geronimo. Votes: 5

We incite our Muslim brothers in Pakistan to give everything they own and are capable of to push the American crusade forces from invading Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Prophet, Peace Be Upon Him, said: Whoever didn't fight, or prepare a fighter, or take good care of a fighter's family, Allah will strike him with a catastrophe before Judgment Day. Votes: 5

Any country that steps into the same trench as the Jews has only itself to blame. Votes: 5

This resemblance became clear in the Bush the father's visits to the region. He wound up being impressed by the royal and military regimes and envied them for staying decades in their positions and embezzling the nation's money with no supervision. Votes: 4

We declared jihad against the U.S. government because the U.S. government is unjust, criminal and tyrannical. It has committed acts that are extremely unjust, hideous and criminal, whether directly or through its support of the Israeli occupation. Votes: 3

Any thief or criminal or robber who enters another country in order to steal should expect to be exposed to murder at any time. For the American forces to expect anything from me personally reflects a very narrow perception. Votes: 3

Our Fellow Humans Did This? Using a plane full of civilian passengers to demolish a building filled with the civilian citizens of 80 different nations.Here is America struck by God Almighty ... so that its greatest buildings are destroyed ... I swear to God that America will not live in peace before peace reigns in Palestine, and before the army of the infidels depart the land of Mohammed. Votes: 3

We love death. The U.S. loves life. That is the difference between us two. Votes: 2

So we are continuing this policy in bleeding America to the point of bankruptcy. Rather, the policy of the White House that demands the opening of war fronts to keep busy their various corporations - whether they be working in the field of arms or oil or reconstruction - has helped al-Qaida to achieve these enormous results. Votes: 2

They were overjoyed when the first plane hit the building, so I said to them: be patient. Votes: 2

We do not mind establishing a long-term truce between us and you. Votes: 2

The Western media is unleashing such a baseless propaganda, which make us surprise but it reflects on what is in their hearts and gradually they themselves become captive of this propaganda. They become afraid of it and begin to cause harm to themselves. Votes: 0

We have repeatedly issued warnings, over a number of years. Following these warnings and these calls, anti-American explosions took place in a number of Islamic countries. Votes: 0

I'm fighting so I can die a martyr and go to heaven to meet God. Our fight now is against the Americans. Votes: 0

Praise be Allah and prayers and peace upon Mohammed. Votes: 0

Free men do not forfeit their security, contrary to Bush's claim that we hate freedom. If so, then let him explain to us why we don't strike Sweden, for example. Votes: 0

An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. Votes: 0

When people see a strong horse and a weak horse, by nature they will like the strong horse. Votes: 0

We are not hostile to the United States. We are against the system, which makes other nations slaves of the United States, or forces them to mortgage their political and economic freedom. This system is totally in control of the American Jews, whose first priority is Israel, not the United States. It is simply that the American people are themselves the slaves of the Jews and are forced to live according to the principles and laws laid by them. Votes: 0

We believe the worst thieves in the world today and the worst terrorists are the Americans. Votes: 0

A person who is guided by God will never be misguided . . . Votes: 0

Al-Qa'idah comprises of such modern educated youths who are aware of the cracks inside the Western financial system as they are aware of the lines in their hands. These are the very flaws of the Western fiscal system, which are becoming a noose for it and this system could not recuperate in spite of the passage of so many days. Votes: 0

Believe it, through jihad, a man gets everything he desires. Votes: 0

What the enemies of the United States cannot do, its media is doing that. Votes: 0

I am against the American system, not against its people. Votes: 0

Only one conclusion could be derived from the indifference of the United States and the West to these acts of terror and the patronage of the tyrants by these powers that America is an anti-Islamic power and it is patronizing the anti-Islamic forces. Its friendship with the Muslim countries is just a show, rather deceit. By enticing or intimidating these countries, the United States is forcing them to play a role of its choice. Put a glance all around and you will see that the slaves of the United States are either rulers or enemies of Muslims . Votes: 0

I can't go back to Sudan, not because I want to have nothing to do with Sudan, but because our natural place is in the mountains. Iraq is not an option. The choice is between Afghanistan and Yemen. The geography of Yemen is mountainous and its people are armed tribes people. It allows one to breathe clean air without humiliation. Votes: 0

Speaking about climate change is not a matter of intellectual luxury – the phenomenon is an actual fact … all of the industrialised countries, especially the big ones, bear responsibility for the global warming crisis. Votes: 0

In fact, the life of all mankind is in danger because of global warming resulting to a large degree from the emissions of the factories of the major corporations; yet despite that, the representative of these corporations in the White House insists on not observing the Kyoto accord, with the knowledge that the statistics speak of the death and displacement of millions of human beings because of global warming, especially in Africa. Votes: 0

Al-Qa'idah is not against any Islamic country nor we consider a war against an Islamic country as jihad. Votes: 0

Having borne arms against the Russians in Afghanistan for 10 years, we think our battle with the Americans will be easy by comparison and we are now more determined to carry on until we see the face of God. Votes: 0

Whoever committed the act of 11 September are not the friends of the American people. I have already said that we are against the American system, not against its people, whereas in these attacks, the common American people have been killed. Votes: 0

Whether it is President Bush or any other US president, they cannot bring Israel to justice for its human rights abuses or to hold it accountable for such crimes. What is this? Is it not that there exists a government within the government in the United Sates? Votes: 0

It is the duty of Muslims to prepare as much force as possible to terrorize the enemies of God. Votes: 0

The US has no friends, nor does it want to keep any because the prerequisite of friendship is to come to the level of the friend or consider him at par with you. America does not want to see anyone equal to it. It expects slavery from others. Therefore, other countries are either its slaves or subordinates. Votes: 0

We treat them in the same way. Those who kill our women and innocent, we kill their women and innocent, until they refrain. Votes: 0

Every Muslim must rise to defend his religion. The wind of faith is blowing. Votes: 0

It is very important to concentrate on hitting the U.S. economy through all means possible Votes: 0

God opens up ways for those who work for Him. Votes: 0

Jihad will continue even if I am not around. Votes: 0

As long as I am alive there will be no rest for the enemies of Islam. I will continue my mission against them. Votes: 0

In fact, it is Israel, which is giving a blood bath to innocent Muslims and the US is not uttering a single word. Votes: 0

The hearts of the people of Muslim countries are beating with the call of jihad. Votes: 0

For us, the idea was not to get involved more than necessary in the fight against the Russians, which was the business of the Americans, but rather to show our solidarity with our Islamist brothers. I discovered that it was not enough to fight in Afghanistan, but that we had to fight on all fronts against communist or Western oppression. The urgent thing was communism, but the next target was America... This is an open war up to the end, until victory. Votes: 0

Then there are intelligence agencies in the US, which require billions of dollars worth of funds from the Congress and the government every year. This funding issue was not a big problem till the existence of the former Soviet Union but after that the budget of these agencies has been in danger. They needed an enemy. So, they first started propaganda against Usamah and Taleban and then this incident happened [11th September]. Votes: 0

I have high regard and respect for those men who erased the disgrace from the forehead of our nation. Votes: 0

Thinking people, when disaster strikes, make it their priority to look for its causes, in order to prevent it happening again. Votes: 0

Acquiring weapons for the defense of Muslims is a religious duty... If I seek to acquire these weapons, I am carrying out a duty. Votes: 0

Terror is the most dreaded weapon in modern age and the Western media is mercilessly using it against its own people. It can add fear and helplessness in the psyche of the people of Europe and the United States. It means that what the enemies of the United States cannot do, its media is doing that. You can understand as to what will be the performance of the nation in a war, which suffers from fear and helplessness. Votes: 0

Al-Qa'idah was set up to wage a jihad against infidelity, particularly to encounter the onslaught of the infidel countries against the Islamic states. Jihad is the sixth undeclared element of Islam. The first five being the basic holy words of Islam, prayers, fast, pilgrimage to Mecca, and giving alms Every anti-Islamic person is afraid of it. Al-Qa'idah wants to keep this element alive and active and make it part of the daily life of the Muslims. It wants to give it the status of worship. We are not against any Islamic country nor we consider a war against an Islamic country as jihad. Votes: 0

Islam strictly forbids causing harm to innocent women, children, and other people. Votes: 0

Our work targets world infidels. Our enemy is the crusader alliance led by America, Britain and Israel. It is a crusader-Jewish alliance. Votes: 0

Freezing of accounts will not make any difference for Al-Qa'idah or other jihad groups. With the grace of Allah, al-Qa'idah has more than three such alternative financial systems, which are all separate and totally independent from each other. This system is operating under the patronage of those who love jihad. What to say of the United States, even the combined world cannot budge these people from their path. Votes: 0

You have destroyed nature with your industrial waste and gases more than any other nation in history. Despite this, you refuse to sign the Kyoto agreement so that you can secure the profit of your greedy companies and industries. Votes: 0

Drug smugglers from all over the world are in contact with the US secret agencies. These agencies do not want to eradicate narcotics cultivation and trafficking because their importance will be diminished. Votes: 0

We saw the Riyadh and al-Khobar bombing as a sufficient signal for people of intelligence among American decision-makers to avoid the real battle between the nation of Islam and the American forces, but it seems that they didn't understand the signal. Votes: 0

What I know is that those who risked their lives to earn the pleasure of God are real men. They managed to rid the Islamic nation of disgrace. We hold them in the highest esteem. Votes: 0

It is better for Muslims not to settle in non-Muslim societies. Votes: 0

We say our terror against America is blessed terror in order to put an end to suppression, in order for the United States to stop its support to Israel. Votes: 0

Allah is the Sustainer, who sent Prophet Muhammad for our guidance. Votes: 0

The war is between us and the Jews. Any country that steps into the same trench as the Jews has only itself to blame. Votes: 0

It is the duty of every Muslim to fight. Killing Jews is top priority. Votes: 0

I don't regret what happened there. Votes: 0

There is no dialogue except with weapons. Votes: 0

I would like to assure the world that I did not plan the recent attacks, which seems to have been planned by people for personal reasons, Votes: 0

Our hearts beat with Pakistan and, God forbid, if a difficult time comes we will protect it with our blood. Votes: 0

I am helpless fellowman of God, constantly in the fear of my accountability before God. Votes: 0

I have been living in the Islamic emirate of Afghanistan and following its leaders' rules. The current leader does not allow me to exercise such operations, Votes: 0

Today's world is of public opinion and the fates of nations are determined through its pressure. Votes: 0

The biggest desire of a Muslim is the after life. Votes: 0

Being killed for Allan's cause is a great honor achieved by only those who are the elite of the nation. We love this kind of death for Allah's cause as much as you like to live. We have nothing to fear for. It is something we wish for. Votes: 0

Martyrdom is the shortest way of attaining an eternal life. Votes: 0

Western products could only be boycotted when the Muslim fraternity is fully awakened and organized. Votes: 0

Praise be to Allah, Who is the creator of the whole universe and Who made the earth as an abode for peace, for the whole mankind. Votes: 0

Youths only want one thing, to kill you so they can go to paradise. Votes: 0

The rulling to kill the Americans and their allies - civilians and military - is an individual duty for every Muslim who can do it in anyh country in which it is possible to do it... to comply iwth God's order to kill the Americnns and plunder their money wherever and whenever they find it. We also call on Muslim ulema, leaders, youths, and soldiers to launch the raid on Satan's U.S. troops and the devil's supporters allying with them... Votes: 0

When God has guided a bunch of Muslims to be at the forefront and destroyed America, a big destruction, I wish God would lift their position. Votes: 0

The battle has been moved inside America, and we shall continue until we win this battle, or die in the cause and meet our maker. Votes: 0

The Obama Administration has been an unmitigated disaster Votes: 0

All that is going on in Palestine is sufficient to call the wrath of God upon the United States and Israel. Votes: 0

Pakistan is sacred for us like a place of worship. We are the people of jihad and fighting for the defence of Pakistan is the best of all jihads to us. Votes: 0

If inciting people to do that is terrorism, and if killing those who kill our sons is terrorism, then let history be witness that we are terrorists. Votes: 0

As a Muslim, I try my best to avoid telling a lie. Votes: 0

Acquiring weapons for the defense of Muslims is a religious duty. If I have indeed acquired these weapons, then I thank God for enabling me to do so. And if I seek to acquire these weapons, I am carrying out a duty. It would be a sin for Muslims not to try to possess the weapons that would prevent the infidels from inflicting harm on Muslims. Votes: 0

Once the tools for building public opinion are obtained, everything that you asked for can be done. Votes: 0

We are continuing this policy in bleeding America to the point of bankruptcy. Allah willing, and nothing is too great for Allah, Votes: 0

Allah opens up ways and creates loves in the hearts of people for those who walk on the path of Allah with their lives, property, and children. Votes: 0

I support any Muslims, whether here or abroad. Votes: 0

And as I was looking at those towers that were destroyed in Lebanon, it occurred to me that we have to punish the transgressor with the same, and that we had to destroy the towers in America, so that they taste what we tasted and they stop killing our women and children. Votes: 0

The call to wage war against America was made because America has spear-headed the crusade against the Islamic nation, sending tens of thousands of its troops to the land of the two Holy Mosques over and above its meddling in its affairs and its politics, and its support of the oppressive, corrupt and tyrannical regime that is in control. These are the reasons behind the singling out of America as a target. Votes: 0

We are in favour of armed jihad only against those infidel countries, which are killing innocent Muslim men, women, and children just because they are Muslims. Supporting the US act is the need of some Muslim countries and the compulsion of others. However, they should think as to what will remain of their religious and moral position if they support the attack of the Christians and the Jews on a Muslim country like Afghanistan. Votes: 0

[The damage in New York was] greater than expected. Votes: 0

They [the United States] violate our land and occupy it and steal the Muslims' possessions, and when faced by resistance they call it terrorism. Votes: 0

I am the one in charge of the 19 brothers ... I was responsible for entrusting the 19 brothers ... with the raids. Votes: 0

For over seven years the United States has been occupying the lands of Islam in the holiest of places, the Arabian Peninsula, plundering its riches, dictating to its rulers, humiliating its people, terrorizing its neighbors, and turning its bases in the Peninsula into a spearhead through which to fight the neighboring Muslim peoples. Votes: 0

Our job is to instigate, and by the grace of God, we did that, and certain people responded to this instigation. Votes: 0

Thanks to God, those waging a jihad can walk today with their heads raised. Votes: 0

You see that wealth is scattered all across the Muslim world but not a single TV channel has been acquired which can preach Islamic injunctions according to modern requirements and attain an international influence. Votes: 0

I have already said that I am not involved in the 11 September attacks in the United States. As a Muslim, I try my best to avoid telling a lie. I had no knowledge of these attacks, nor do I consider the killing of innocent women, children, and other humans as an appreciable act. Islam strictly forbids causing harm to innocent women, children, and other people. Votes: 0

The pieces of the bodies of infidels were flying like dust particles. If you would have seen it with your own eyes, you would have been very pleased, and your heart would have been filled with joy. Votes: 0

The values of this Western civilization under the leadership of America have been destroyed. Those awesome symbolic towers that speak of liberty, human rights, and humanity have been destroyed. They have gone up in smoke. Votes: 0

With God's help we returned to the land of Khorasan [an old name for the area covering today's Afghanistan], where we have security and dignity, far away from the humiliations visited on our brothers in our country. Votes: 0

We believe the American government has committed the greatest mistake in entering a peninsula that no religion from among the non-Muslim nations has entered for 14 centuries, despite the presence of imperialist troops in the region. They were all too awestruck to enter the region of the two holy places and remained on the edges, such as in Yemen and Oman. Votes: 0

It is not true that I contemplated going to London or obtaining a visa. The purpose of such rumours is to tarnish [my reputation]. Votes: 0

There was no comparison between [American troops] and the Russian combatants we fought in Afghanistan, who were braver and more patient than their American counterparts. Votes: 0

The only non-Somali faction to fight the Americans was the Arab mojahedin brothers who were in Afghanistan. So the war we are waging with America is not the first, and we pray to God to give us victory over them as previously. Votes: 0

We were surprised by the [low] level of morale of the American troops in the Somalia war. There was nothing that they were fighting for except media glory. Votes: 0

The British and others used to respect the feelings of more than a billion Muslims, and therefore did not occupy the land of the two holy places, and America's interests were not harmed by it not entering it. Votes: 0

Military people are not unaware that preparations for major operations take a certain amount of time, unlike minor operations. If we wanted small actions, the matter would have been easily carried out immediately after the statement. Votes: 0

I would rather die than settle in any European state. But some Arab governments spread such rumours to discredit me. Votes: 0

You who believe, do not take the Jews and Christians as friends; they are allies only to each other. Anyone who takes them as an ally becomes one of them. Votes: 0

Al-Qa'idah is in favour of armed jihad only against those infidel countries, which are killing innocent Muslim men, women, and children just because they are Muslims. Votes: 0

In the US itself, there are dozens of well-organized and well-equipped groups, which are capable of causing a large-scale destruction. Votes: 0

It does not matter for us as to who rules Pakistan. The important thing is that the spirit of jihad is alive and stronger in the hearts of the Pakistani people. Votes: 0

Pakistan is a great hope for the Islamic brotherhood. Its people are awakened, organized, and rich in the spirit of faith. They backed Afghanistan in its war against the Soviet Union and extended every help to the mojahedin and the Afghan people. Then these are very Pakistanis who are standing shoulder by shoulder with the Taleban. If such people emerge in just two countries, the domination of the West will diminish in a matter of days. Votes: 0

Jihad was still present when there was no Usamah and it will remain as such even when Usamah is no longer there. Votes: 0

There is a warning for those Muslim countries, which witnessed all these as a silent spectator. What had earlier been done to the innocent people of Iraq, Chechnya, and Bosnia? Votes: 0

Economic boycott of the West is not possible unless economic self-sufficiency is attained and substitute products are brought out. Votes: 0

I am not involved in the 11 September attacks in the United States. Votes: 0

The American people are themselves the slaves of the Jews and are forced to live according to the principles and laws laid by them. Votes: 0

The struggle for jihad and the successes are for the sake of Allah and not to annoy His bondsmen. Votes: 0

Al-Qa'idah was set up to wage a jihad against infidelity, particularly to encounter the onslaught of the infidel countries against the Islamic states. Votes: 0

Put a glance all around and you will see that the slaves of the United States are either rulers or enemies of Muslims. Votes: 0

The people in the US Drug Enforcement Department are encouraging drug trade so that they could show performance and get millions of dollars worth of budget. Votes: 0

Most of the world nations upholding their freedom are the religious ones, which are the enemies of United States, or the latter itself considers them as its enemies. Or the countries, which do not agree to become its slaves, such as China, Iran, Libya, Cuba, Syria, and the former Russia as received. Votes: 0

Whoever committed the act of 11 September are not the friends of the American people. Votes: 0

There are areas in all parts of the world where strong jihadi forces are present, from Indonesia to Algeria, from Kabul to Chechnya, from Bosnia to Sudan, and from Burma to Kashmir. Votes: 0

The Muslim companies should become self-sufficient in producing goods equal to the products of Western companies. Votes: 0

Our silence is our real propaganda. Votes: 0

Muslim traders and philanthropists should make it a point that if the weapon of public opinion is to be used, it is to be kept in the hand. Votes: 0

Rejections, explanations, or corrigendum only waste your time and through them, the enemy wants you to engage in things which are not of use to you. These things are pulling you away from your cause. Votes: 0

You can understand as to what will be the performance of the nation in a war, which suffers from fear and helplessness. Votes: 0

We, alongside the mujahedeen, bled Russia for 10 years until it went bankrupt and was forced to withdraw in defeat, Votes: 0

And so it has appeared to some analysts and diplomats that the White House and us are playing as one team toward the economic goals of the United States, even if the intentions differ. Votes: 0

Issue a call to the young generation to get ready for the holy war and to prepare for that in Afghanistan because jihad in this time of crisis for Muslims is an obligation of all Muslims. Votes: 0

A few streets away a grave-looking Saddam warns: Don't double-park, you could cause chaos! ... I'm concerned for your life. Votes: 0

It is far better for anyone to kill a single American soldier than to squander his efforts on other activities. Votes: 0

If the instigation for jihad [holy war] against the Jews and the Americans ... is considered a crime, then let history be a witness that I am a criminal. Votes: 0

These events have split the whole world into two camps: the camp of belief and the camp of disbelief.... There is only one God, and I declare that there is no prophet but Muhammad. Votes: 0

Every Muslim, from the moment they realize the distinction in their hearts, hates Americans, hates Jews and hates Christians. For as long as I can remember, I have felt tormented and at war, and have felt hatred and animosity for Americans. Votes: 0

We have not found it difficult to deal with the Bush administration in light of the resemblance that it bears to the regimes in our countries, half of which are ruled by the military and the other half which are ruled by the sons of kings. Votes: 0

Bush and Blair ... don't understand any language but the language of force. Every time they kill us, we kill them, so the balance of terror is achieved. Votes: 0