Mohammed Atta Told His Men: Shout ‘Allahu Akbar,’ Wear Socks That Stay Up
Summary
Mohammed Atta, one of the 9/11 hijackers, wrote instructions to his fellow hijackers about religious rituals and behavior before their attacks. He told them to pray, shave their bodies, wear tight clothes and socks, and shout “Allahu Akbar” during the attack to create fear.Key Facts
- On September 2, 2001, Atta and another hijacker shopped for razor blades used for body shaving, part of their ritual before the attack.
- Shaving and cleanliness are part of traditional Islamic burial rites and were meant to prepare the body for heaven.
- Atta sent a letter to the other hijackers explaining religious verses to read and how to prepare mentally and physically.
- He advised them to keep their prayer silent so no one could tell they were reciting it.
- Atta instructed the hijackers to shout “Allahu Akbar” at the moment of attack to scare others.
- He encouraged them to face death with a smile, believing they would go to paradise.
- The letter was found in Atta’s luggage that never boarded the flight.
- The instructions included wearing socks that stay up in their shoes, following the example of early Muslims in battle.
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