ABSTRACT

And as the best form of gratitude for the righteous martyr and for the life of the mujahid Sheikh Usama bin Laden is to continue on the path of jihad in the Cause of Allah, and to help the Muslims and the weak, the General Command of Qaedat al Jihad-and after the completion of consultation-announces that Sheikh Dr. Abu Muhammad Ayman alZawahiri, may Allah grant him success, has assumed the responsibility of the leadership of the group.