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Radical UK Cleric's Sharia Dream: £3M for Islamic Island
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1:34:59Now PlayingSheikh Yasser al-Habib, a 45-year-old controversial Shia scholar from Kuwait, has ignited a storm of controversy with his plans to purchase Torsa Island in Scotland for £3 million. Al-Habib, infamous for his provocative sermons and military-style training camps, envisions building a school, mosque, and hospital on the remote island to establish a "homeland" for Shia Muslims worldwide. In a fundraising video on his satellite channel, Fadak TV, he urged supporters to donate, saying, “If you want to live free under the banner of the imam, in a special homeland where you feel everything in it reminds you of the awaited Mahdi, everything is the Shia homeland support this project.” The Mahdi is a prophesied redeemer in Islam who will rule before the Day of Judgment and rid the world of evil. Sarah Zaaimi from the Atlantic Council warned that the community would function autonomously, managing its own schools, hospitals, and justice system. Despite fierce opposition and the current owner’s reluctance to sell, estate agent Savills confirmed that Torsa remains on the market. Al-Habib, who has been in the UK since 2004 after fleeing Kuwait, has repeatedly stirred sectarian tensions and faced government scrutiny for his incendiary broadcasts. His plans have reignited debates over religious freedom and community integration in the UK, underscoring ongoing tensions between secular and religious values.
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