A delegation from the Algerian Salvation Group came and said: You said, O Shaykh,

The Shaykh : So, you, based on what you have explained and described, fall under what I see as appropriate: your going there would be beneficial, because the Iraqi army is in dire need of such assistance as aid, medical care, nursing, and the like. As for engaging directly in combat, that was not my opinion from the start, because these individuals do not possess the weapons or the strength commensurate with the ferocity of the war being waged against the Iraqi people. If the individuals who left Algeria have such specializations, that is a good thing, and that is what I meant when I spoke to Shaykh Ali. As for engaging directly in combat, we do not see that being done by individuals, but rather by governments. And unfortunately, as you see, the governments are preoccupied with themselves and offer no assistance to the Iraqi people or the Iraqi army other than words, encouragement, and the like. However, given that you have various specializations, I see that you should contact Shaykh Ali by phone. You must have a person in charge, such as a president.

The questioner : Ibn Aziz.

Another questioner : He has a deputy.The Shaykh : Ali, and a member of the National Office.

The Shaykh : Kouis, he has a deputy, so I see that the deputy should contact Shaykh Ali and say that you have heard about what happened regarding Saddam’s announcement of withdrawal from Kuwait. If he encourages you to go despite that, then proceed, and we hope that you will be successful in fulfilling your duty. Is that clear?

The questioner : Is that clear?