Bin Laden’s Mentor a Reformed Man

Arab News writes Bin Laden's mentor is now a reformed man.

His incarceration from 1994 until 1999, much of it spent reading, left an evident imprint on his mind. Al-Odah said he left prison to become more objective, lenient and well reasoned in his thoughts and approach. In prison he spent time reading science, technology, politics, economy, health, poetry and literature to complement the Islamic-related activities he later became involved in. In a radical shift in ideology, Al-Odah now says he believes that extremists stand between people and the beautiful message of religion. (emphasis added)

Specifically, he states,

“How much blood has been spilled? How many innocent children, women and old people have been killed, maimed and expelled from their homes in the name of Al-Qaeda?” said Al-Odah. “Are you happy to meet Allah with this heavy burden on your shoulders? It is indeed a weighty burden — hundreds of thousands of innocent people, if not millions. How could you wish for that?”

The entire article is an interesting read.