From a memorandum by Mohammed Atef, a.k.a. Abu Hafs, an Egyptian-born Al Qaeda leader who died in Afghanistan in 2001, to Abu Khabab, an Al Qaeda member. Translated from the Arabic by the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful—
Honorable brother Abu Khabab, salaam and may Allah bless you and grant you good offspring, amen.
When I came back from my trip, I heard about some of the incidents that took place between you and the brothers. I was very upset about what you did. I hope that you can…