2 Men Go To Mosque With Axe & Hammer

Charity for Bore Holes [00:00]

• The speaker raises money for boreholes in the Gambia every Ramadan, citing the Prophet's teaching that "a drink of water is the best charity."
• Over the years, "Spot" has built over 215 boreholes, providing water to more than 100,000 people in crucial locations like clinics and mosques.
• A call to action is made to help raise funds for more boreholes, with a link provided in the description.

"a drink of water is the best charity."

Incident at Manchester Central Mosque [00:26]

• During Ramadan evening prayers (Tarawi), two individuals, one white and one black, entered Manchester Central Mosque armed with an axe, hammer, and knife.
• The mosque was filled with an estimated 3,000 to 5,000 worshippers at the time.
• The individuals were apprehended by mosque staff and security, and the police were called, leading to the issue being contained without any harm to worshippers.
• The voluntary and security staff of Manchester Central Mosque are commended for their swift action.

"As soon as the two people entered, they were apprehended by the staff that were there, taken to the office. The police was brought in and the issue was contained."

Media Coverage and Suspects [01:10]

• The incident is discussed in the context of a prior hate march in Manchester organized by Britain First.
• News reports from various outlets, including the Daily Mail and The Independent, confirm the individuals were carrying an axe and other weapons.
• The Manchester Evening News reported that the individuals were carrying bags believed to contain an axe, hammer, and knife.
• An image shared with the Manchester Evening News appears to show one of the bags containing weapons.

"Manchester Evening News says they were carrying bags with what's believed to be an axe and another a hammer and a knife."

Tommy Robinson's Response and Accusations [02:34]

• Tommy Robinson's reaction to the mosque incident is presented, including his statement, "There were 150 churches in the UK burned to the ground."
• The video questions the source and accuracy of Robinson's claim about burned churches.
• The speaker criticizes the followers of Tommy Robinson for not fact-checking his statements.
• Robinson is accused of spinning the mosque incident, suggesting the individuals were "kidnapped" rather than apprehended, and of claiming they entered with their "toolkit."

"There were 150 churches in the UK burned to the ground last year."

Critiques of Tommy Robinson's Narrative [03:33]

• The video argues that if someone enters a mosque with an axe, they will be stopped, not welcomed.
• Headlines are criticized for portraying the incident as an attack against the mosque, when the "only attack was against the world."
• The speaker expresses disbelief at how Tommy Robinson has been declared sane and calls him an "absolute tool."
• The statement about "millions, tens of millions given to protect the mosques" is questioned.

"The only attack was against the world."

Anti-Islamic Attacks and Misinformation [04:37]

• Anti-Islamic attacks on mosques are stated to be on the rise.
• An incident in Peterborough on October 24th is mentioned where a man entered a mosque, abused worshippers, and assaulted a policewoman, and spoke highly of Tommy Robinson.
• This individual is also referred to as a "lad" who was carrying an axe.
• The speaker criticizes the comparison between the mosque incident and the alleged burning of churches, noting that while arson attacks on churches do occur, they haven't been burnt to the ground.

"Anti-Islamic attacks on mosques are clearly on the rise."

Tommy Robinson's Financial Activities and Hypocrisy [05:52]

• The video connects the mosque incident to Tommy Robinson's claim of being targeted by ISIS a week prior, suggesting it was a way to "grift" for money from his followers.
• A screenshot of Tommy Robinson's son's social media stories shows him in Florida, appearing to be in luxury accommodation with luxury cars, contradicting any claims of struggling.
• The speaker sarcastically suggests the luxury might be "AI."
• Another mosque incident involving a deliberate act of arson is mentioned as being racially and religiously motivated, in contrast to Tommy Robinson's focus on churches.

"This was about a week after Tommy Robinson claimed he was being targeted by ISIS and he was grifting again asking his followers for more money and they were blindly giving it to him."