al-Muhajiroun

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al-Muhajiroun - a hard-line extremist Islamic group in Great Britain who support bin Laden and other terrorist groups

act of terrorism, terrorism, terrorist act - the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear

Britain, Great Britain, U.K., UK, United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; `Great Britain' is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom

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A close confidant of Omar Bakri Mohammad and Abu Hamza Al Masri, he was a leading member of Al Muhajiroun. He was a vocal supporter of Daesh's so-called caliphate.

Profiles of British extremists

The arrest of the Maliks was dubbed "absurd" by Anjem Choudary, former head of the banned radical group Al Muhajiroun, which Mr Malik had belonged to.

Turks arrest pair 'taking family to IS'

Syrian-born Bakri, 55, lived in the UK for 20 years and headed the now-disbanded radical Islamist group al Muhajiroun.

Hate cleric asylum bid

The anti-racism group said Mr Choudary's al Muhajiroun supporters were in Syria in numbers, pointing to rumours within the Islamist world that between 50 to 80 had travelled from the UK.

Brum extremists 'on way to fight in Syria'

Anjem Choudary, the former leader of the group, Al Muhajiroun, confirmed that he had known the man who was seen in video after the horrific killing waving a cleaver with bloodied hands and making political statements.

Woolwich attacker was known to banned Islamist group

A number of leaflets promoting the banned Al Muhajiroun group were found at his then address in Birmingham, central England.

Man faces jail for owning materials

Many were members of the banned terror group Al Muhajiroun, set up by the infamous hate preacher Omar Bakri Mohammed.

Bomber linked to 7/7 cell

From Thursday, membership of Anjem Choudary's Islam4UK, and its parent organisation, Al Muhajiroun, will be a criminal offence punishable by up to ten years in jail.

Islamist group banned by Home Secretary

From tomorrow, membership of Anjem Choudary's Islam4UK, and its parent organisation, Al Muhajiroun, will be a criminal offence punishable by up to 10 years in jail.

Islamist group ban 'needed to tackle terrorism'

From later this week, membership of Anjem Choudary's Islam4UK, and its parent organisation, Al Muhajiroun, will be a criminal offence punishable by up to 10 years in jail.

Islamist group defiant as banning move announced; UK & WORLD NEWS: Group says outlawing it may lead to violence

We are clear that an organisation should not be able to circumvent proscription by simply changing its name." Islam4UK is led by Choudary, who founded Al Muhajiroun in the 1980s with radical cleric Omar Bakri Mohammad.

Muslim leader in warning over ban; Group to be outlawed after march row

Mr Johnson said the order would apply to all the group's names, including Al Muhajiroun. He said: "I have today laid an order which will proscribe Al Muhajiroun, Islam4UK, and a number of the other names the organisation goes by.