Justice Strikes Back Hard: ISIS Hypocrites Who Spouted 'Real Muslim' Nonsense Now Rot in Prison for Decades – Plot to Massacre Innocents Crushed! - UKJNews

Manchester, UK – Feb 13, 2026 – In a stark reminder of the persistent threat of Islamist extremism, two men were sentenced to a combined 63 years in prison today for plotting a mass shooting targeting the Jewish community in Greater Manchester. Walid Saadaoui, 38, and Amar Hussein, 52, were convicted of preparing terrorist acts inspired by the Islamic State (ISIS), with plans to smuggle automatic weapons into the UK and unleash carnage at a Jewish gathering, followed by an assault on a British military base. The judge described the intended attack as potentially "one of the deadliest terror attacks ever carried out on British soil," highlighting the perpetrators' deep-seated hatred and lack of remorse.

Court proceedings revealed chilling details of the plot, foiled by an undercover operation involving a Muslim officer who risked his life to infiltrate the group. Saadaoui, a father of two originally from Tunisia, had paid a deposit for four AK-47 rifles, two handguns, and 900 rounds of ammunition, believing he was dealing with a fellow extremist. Bodycam footage captured the moment Saadaoui realized he had been caught, denying involvement while admitting awareness of the sting. His co-conspirator, Hussein, was more brazen during interrogation. When asked if he supported ISIS, Hussein replied, "Yes," explaining, "All Muslims they are hypocrite but the ISIS they are real Muslims. They make Sharia." This statement underscores a troubling ignorance and distortion of Islamic teachings prevalent in some radicalized circles, where political slogans like "Sharia" are manipulated to justify violence.

Yet, this professed desire for "Sharia" – often invoked as a call for Islamic law – clashes starkly with the plotters' actions. If their goal was truly an Islamic governance, why target innocent Jewish civilians in the UK? Such contradictions reveal how extremist ideologies not only fail to align with core Islamic principles but ultimately harm Muslim communities the most. The Quran explicitly forbids the killing of innocents, stating in Surah 5:32 that "whoever kills a soul unless for a soul or for corruption [done] in the land – it is as if he had slain mankind entirely." True Islam, as defined in verses like 2:177, emphasizes righteousness through faith, prayer, charity, and justice, with no explicit mention of "Sharia" as a rigid legal code. Instead, the Quran promotes tolerance and secular harmony in human affairs, as in 10:99: "And had your Lord willed, those on earth would have believed – all of them entirely. Then, would you compel the people in order that they become believers?" and 11:118, acknowledging human diversity: "And if your Lord had willed, He could have made mankind one community; but they will not cease to differ." Verse 22:40 further supports protecting places of worship for all faiths, including monasteries, churches, synagogues, and mosques.

These distortions, often propagated through unregulated mosques and madrasas, turn young Muslims into threats not just to others but to their own fellow believers. A recent example illustrates this self-inflicted damage: Just a week ago, on February 6, an ISIS-claimed suicide bombing at a Shia mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, killed at least 32 people and injured around 170 during Friday prayers. The attack, targeting a different sect within Islam, highlights how extremist interpretations pit Muslims against each other, eroding community cohesion and fueling global Islamophobia.

In the wake of the UK sentencing, Jewish community leaders expressed sobering concerns about ongoing threats. Amanda Bomsik from the Community Security Trust noted that Jewish schools in the UK already operate behind fences with police patrols, questioning if armed guards at synagogues are next. Police praised the operation but emphasized the need for vigilance.

This case amplifies urgent calls for the Muslim community worldwide to speak out against extremism. Regulating religious education in mosques and madrasas – ensuring teachings align with the Quran's messages of peace and pluralism rather than twisted ideologies – is essential to prevent radicalization. As Judge Mark Wall KC stated, the plotters' beliefs showed "no care for [their] potential victims," a mindset that endangers everyone, including Muslims themselves. Without collective action, such ignorance risks more lives lost to senseless violence.