Osama+Bin+Laden


 * __ Osama Bin Laden - By: Ryan Koehler __**

**Basic Information:**

o **Current City**- is unknown at the time, but he is believed to be somewhere in Pakistan.

o **Hometown** - He is from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

o **Sex** - Male

o **Birthday** - He was born on March 10, 1957

o **Political Views** - Bin Laden opposes all foreign ideas such as democracy, communism, and socialism. He has been a supporter of violent jihad and the ending of all other religions besides his own.

o **Religious Views** - Born and Raised Muslim, Believes in the restoration of Sharia Law and order.

o **Bio** - Osama Bin Laden was born on March 10, 1957 to a rich and powerful company Saudi-Arabian Family. At the age of 13, he took control of his father’s construction company, worth approximately $300 Million dollars at the time, when he passed away. Later in his life, Bin Laden attended an elite high school, and the best university in the whole country. While in college, he studied a variety of fields, but he took an extreme interest in religion, and his holy book, the Quran. It was here that he began forming these extreme ideas about the greatness of being Muslim, and more importantly, jihad. In 1979, Osama Bin Laden became a commander in the Afghanistan war against the Soviets. It was here that he began planning tactics and techniques towards winning. He didn’t like how the Russians simply came into the Middle East as if they owned it; he made it a goal of his to never let this happen again. His expanding ideas led him to form the famed organization called Al-Qaeda (“the base”). Their original goal was simply pro-Islamic terrorism. Months later, he joined forces with the Egyptian militants, forming a combined goal of driving the United States out of the Middle East, and over-throwing the Saudi Arabian government. Since then, Osama Bin Laden has been blamed for plotting a number of attacks, worldwide. These included the bombings of Gold Mihor Hotel, the Luxor Massacre, attack on Mazar-e-Sharif in Afghanistan, the Radisson SAS Hotel in Amman, the original World Trade Center Attack, and finally the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and the attack on The Pentagon in Virginia. After these bombings, the United States declared a “War on Terroism.” This has ultimately forced Osama Bin Laden to seek shelter and refuge from all the people looking for him. It also placed Bin Laden on the CIA’s Top Ten, Most Wanted List, as well as a $52 million dollar bounty for his head. His famed group, Al-Qaeda, is still very strong, yet they have kept hidden in the shadows of the Middle East. Now they wait for the words of their leader to tell them what to do.

o **Favorite Quotations** (own quotes) - - “//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//.” - “//We love death. The US loves life. That is the difference between us two//.” - “//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//.” - “...//to go out and murder innocent civilians//.”

- **Relationships**:

o **Mother** - Hamida al-Attas

o **Father** - Muhammed Awad Bin Laden

o **Daughters** - Believed to have fathered 9 girls, notably his daughter Abdullah (Believed to have run the building that housed the meetings for the World Assembly of Muslim Youth in Virginia).

o **Sons** - Believed to have fathered 16 boys, notably his two most famous children Omar Osama (known for opposing the actions of his father and showing a keen desire in becoming an ambassador of peace between the Muslims and the Western World) and Saad (evil follow of his father who held a high-ranking Al-Qaeda position before his death in 2009).

o **Brothers** - Over 50 half-brothers

o **Sisters** - Over 30 half-sisters

- **Likes and Interest** (Based off of your research you may need to make some education predictions as to what your individual would like)

o **Activities** - Leading and organizing military plans with his Muslim followers.

o **Interests** - Religious Politics

o **Music** - He would probably love any music that is anti-American, and says hateful things about the country.

o **Books** - Probably something like "__//Stealth Jihad: How radical Islam is subverting America without guns or bombs//__" : By - Robert Spencer

o **Movies** - Maybe the movie, __World Trade Center__ or __The Kingdom__

o **Television** - Possibly the //Islamic Channel//

- **Education and Work**

o **High School** - Attended an Elite High School called Al-Thagen Model School for 9 years.

o **College/University** - King Abdulaziz University where he studied in the fields of economics, business administration, and even civil engineering. Although, his main interest was in different aspects of religion and the Quran.

o **Work** - Never employed, but began his career when he started a group that helped send Muslim Warriors from the Middle East into the Afghan War to help their side of the fight.

**Photos:**

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**Groups:**

1. **Muslims_Network: Muslims Around The Universe** [] Bin Laden would join this group to stay in touch with other Muslims around the world. He would want to persuade them to join his terrorist group, Al-Qaeda. Or, he would simply join because they are the same religion as he is, and he would share a lot of things in common with them. Lastly, he could study the Quran with these people because they all have a passion for it like he does. This is why he might join the Muslims Network.

2. **ISLAMIC TERRORISM** [] As the leader of Al-Qaeda, which is a form of Islamic terrorism, this would be a great group from him to join. He could talk to others who have similar feelings about the United States and Jihad. More importantly, he could use this group as a way to scout new, up-and-coming members into Al-Qaeda. This would work out perfectly because everyone that has already joined "Islamic Terrorism" would have shown some previous interest in the topic, so he's not starting off from scratch with random people.

3. **Pakistan** [] He would join this group because this is where many believe he is currently hiding from the rest of the world. Also, the headquarters of Al-Qaeda is believed to be in this country. Therefore, it would be best that he supports the country and its future by joining this group. Also, the majority of Pakistan's people are Muslim, so he would encouraging his religion to be the dominant one in the area if he joined here.

4. ** al-Qaeda-network ** [] As the leader of Al-Qaeda, Bin Laden would definitely want to join his own group. As a member of it, he could persuade other people around the world to become actual members of his terrorist group. This would be perfect because he wouldn't risk being caught by all the people searching for him if he used the internet to increase his groups popularity. Joining a group like this on the internet would help to increase his influence over the Middle East, and the world.

5. **Aftermath - 11 - September - 2001** [] He would join this group because he is the chief reason that America even had a 9-11. He was the commander that told the suicide bombers to fly into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon at these exact times. He was the one behind the master plans of hijacking the planes, and taking control of the crafts. In general, he is the chief reason why Americans fear terrorism and the Al-Qaeda. For him, the aftermath of 9-11 is like a holiday because he accomplished his goal, and was not captured.

6. **Islam 4 All** [] Bin Laden would want to join Islam for all because this is the exact policy that he believes in. He feels that all people throughout the world should be one, single religion; Muslim. He practices this belief through Jihad, or holy war. No matter who is in his path, if they oppose Muslim and hid ideas, he will effectively destroy them. The name of the group simply sums up his beliefs and why he is fighting his war; Islam for All.

7. **Bush_Be_Gone** [] Osama would definitely join this group. He simply despises George Bush for stepping into Iraq, and more importantly, the Middle East. Despite the fact the Bush is no longer in office, Bin Laden no longer has any kind feelings for the man because he believes that he came to Iraq with the purpose of gaining oil. He would love the group because he could share his hateful feelings about the president of the United States with others that may feel the same way as he does. As a whole, this is the perfect group for him to be a part of.

8. **The Real I Hate Bush Fan Club** [] Osama would definitely join this group. He simply despises George Bush for stepping into Iraq, and more importantly, the Middle East. Despite the fact the Bush is no longer in office, Bin Laden no longer has any kind feelings for the man because he believes that he came to Iraq with the purpose of gaining oil. He would love the group because he could share his hateful feelings about the president of the United States with others that may feel the same way as he does. As a whole, this is the perfect group for him to be a part of.

9. **Islamic_World_Today** [] This news site will give Bin Laden something to read when he is cooped up, in hiding. This way, he won't have to venture outside, and risk being caught by an enemy. It will also allow him to receive the news from the rest of the Islamic world, which will help him plan his next move. In general, joining a group such as this will allow him to take in information from around the world without any worry of being caught by outsiders.

10. **Jihad News Desk** [] As the leader of Al-Qaeda, he would love to know how his "holy war" is going. A group that provides all the latest news and updates on the situations around the world seems like the perfect thing for him. Also, while he is in his secret hiding shelter, he wouldn't risk being caught by entering the streets to pick up the latest news. Everything he could ever need would be discussed within the group. He could also use it as a way of gaining more followers.

**Quizzes:**

1. **Quiz #1** - Which Feeling are you? Result - Violet Sensation [] Being a violet sensation means that you don't care what people think, say, or do about you. This type of person loves living life to the extreme, no matter if that means taking some bold risks. They are a good politician, and very good at debating as well. These traits definitely fit Osama very well. He doesn't care what people think about him, and he is willing to do whatever it takes to get what he wants "down the road."

2. **Quiz #2** - How should you spend your summer? Result - Live for the Game!!! [] Living for the game means that you are very active, and are never lazy. This is a pretty good summary of Bin Laden because he is always planning his next move, no matter what time of day. He always needs to decide how to keep both himself, and Al-Qaeda hidden from the outside world until it is time to strike. This summer comparison is a surprisingly accurate description of Osama Bin Laden's character.

3. **Quiz #3** - What's your Flavor? Result - Sour [] Being sour means that you are emotionless and that your mind is too filled with other ideas to let you think about what others are saying. The quote, "we're born alone, we live alone, we die alone" is a summary of these type of people. Without a doubt, this definitely describes Bin Laden. He rarely if ever listens to the ideas of those around him because he believes that he is always right. He also only cares about himself, his religion, and Al-Qaeda. If a member of his group died in battle, but succeeded in killing a single Christian, he would be content.

4. **Quiz #4** - What dog breed are you? Result - Basenji [] Basenjis are feisty, clever, reserved, intelligent, and stubborn people. When they become frustrated, they turn very destructive and violent until they get their way. Also, they love a good challenge, but they choose not to talk a lot. This would accurately describe Bin Laden. He is very intelligent, and yet very stubborn. He loves when things go right, but he can go crazy and take out his emotions on others if they go wrong. He also loves challenges because he enjoys winning and proving them wrong.

5. **Quiz #5** - What's your inner element? Result - The Chaos of Shadows [] This means you are darker, more mysterious person on the inside, and you choose not to talk much. This also describes Bin Laden very well. He chooses not to talk unless the time is right, also, he doesn't talk to every, random person. He is probably even crueler on the inside (though I don't know how it's possible) that the emotion he lets out on the outside. Overall, the chaos of shadows describes Osama pretty well.


 * Wall Posts: **

- **Similarities** - Compared to Kim Jong Il (located on Osama Bin Laden Discussion Tab)

- **Differences** - Compared to Jesus (located on Osama Bin Laden Discussion Tab)


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