1- Isa Qassim, You Are Neither Sacred Nor Infallible… But Guilty and Sinful
Isa Qassim is known by the nickname "Abu Sami." He is considered the number one figure — religiously and politically — for the Shia of Bahrain. Criticizing him or disobeying him is forbidden for any Shia, a policy wrapped in a religious cover (and religion, as they say, is the opium of the masses).
Since Shia websites on the internet use freedom of expression — both respectful and disrespectful — to insult our religious and political symbols, it is my right and the right of others to use that same freedom of expression toward them, while maintaining the respect that reflects our own morals and upbringing. Respectful criticism is painful precisely because it is true.
Around 2006, Isa Qassim stated:
*"People will remain divided into the camp of Hussein (peace be upon him) and the camp of Yazid — so choose your camp."*
This was a shameless call to sectarianize the people of Bahrain, forcing them to choose between the Shia camp or the other — with no third option: either with us or against us.
Many followers rallied behind him, not daring to criticize him or warn him that what he was calling for was "sectarian strife" with devastating consequences for the nation and its people. On the other side, others paid his call no attention, and he was never held accountable — legally or religiously. They left the rope loose, either out of fear or indifference to what he was preaching.
I believe it became clear for all to see that the one who began sectarianizing Bahrain was Isa Qassim — not, as we hear in his fiery sermons, the state with its long hand in stoking sectarian discord.
We also recall that Isa Qassim incited his followers through inflammatory sermons against naturalization and the naturalized citizens (Sunnis) from Yemen and Syria specifically, while forbidding any discussion of those naturalized from Iran and Iraq (Shia). In doing so, he proved his ugly sectarianism to his own camp, refusing to equate naturalized Sunnis with himself — a former naturalized citizen.
Here I turn to some questions that Shia dare not even mention in their own bedrooms, questions that remain suspended in their minds with no answers sought — either out of fear of being declared outside the sect, or terror of Abu Sami's dictatorial personal guard, which spares neither child, nor woman, nor elderly man, all in the name of executing the divine command entrusted to His Eminence:
*"He who rejects those appointed by God as leaders of Muslims in their religion and worldly affairs after the Prophet is rejecting the Prophet himself in what he conveyed of their appointed leadership."*
I cite the words of Lamis Dhaif in Al-Waqt newspaper, issue 1287:
*"The price of sanctifying scholars — with all its domination of a single opinion and erasure of the other — is that we can no longer question the political positions of sheikhs without being attacked in our religion, honor, and intellect. What then if these figures were to attain the rank of the infallible? We do not ask our scholars to abandon politics — as the liars claim — for religious scholars are a fundamental component of this society and we cannot do without them. All we ask is that they not frame their political opinions as religious edicts, and not make their lofty religious standing the arbiter of our politics and the details of our lives. We do not want excess that leads to the numbing of public minds. We do not want the educated and technocrats to be sidelined in favor of flatterers and sycophants who crawl to the chair through the gateway of religious authorities."*
Flattery and sycophancy — crawling to the chair through the gateway of religious authority.
Here I will speak of the Iranian religious authority gateway, represented in Bahrain by Isa Qassim — the same authority that has placed Iraq under its arm, and now seeks to place Bahrain under the other, aided by competing sycophants crawling to please the authority at the expense of the nation whose citizenship Qassim was honored to obtain in the 1960s. *(When you honor the ignoble, he rebels.)*
Yes, this is the Qassim that Lamis Dhaif described as a sycophant crawling toward the chair — and she was subsequently silenced with a position as a female voice abroad, on condition that she never again hint at or allude to any crawler through the gateway of religious authority.
I am certain that what I have mentioned about Lamis answers one of the questions in the minds of his followers. But many questions remain, including:
- What does Abu Sami do with the Khums imposed on his followers?
- Why is it sent to Iran?
- Does Abu Sami deserve "a fifth of the fifth" (20%) as a commission and fee from the total?
- What about investments in Abu Sami's name in India (the University of Pune)? Are they a religious endowment, or will his family inherit them?
- Why are these vast sums not invested in the villages as endowment projects for those who contributed to them?
- How many impoverished families in the villages has Abu Sami supported from his commission?
- Does Abu Sami feel pleasure when he sees or hears of a poor villager being humiliated and degraded?
Many questions remain among the people — questions for which they have not and will not find answers.
I almost forgot an important matter, Abu Sami.
I read a bold question from your followers on your own forums — it was deleted and its author was suspended. It read:
*"Why did Abu Sami visit Ali Salman but did not visit the wounded, the bereaved, and the orphans in other villages?"*
Allow me to answer on your behalf, Abu Sami:
O questioner — Abu Sami has a chessboard in front of him for his amusement. It has pawns, two rooks, two knights, two bishops, and a queen. So know your place on that board. If you are a pawn, your value is sacrifice. If you are a knight or bishop, your sacrifice will be of greater use. I doubt you are the queen.
*(After publication, you will see Abu Sami crawling to the gates of his chess pawns.)*
Among Abu Sami's political talking points: the Financial Harbour as a scapegoat, and corruption in the state through leasing lands and major companies for symbolic amounts (one dinar or ten).
The state, he claims, leases what it owns to itself for symbolic value.
Here I wish to level the same accusation at you — corruption — and my source is the official records of parliamentary sessions from the 1970s.
You, Abu Sami, were part of the Faith Bloc in the dissolved parliament. You refused to pass a law to protect Jaafari endowments (lands, properties, and farms). The reason, Sheikh Abu Sami, is that your hands had the longest reach over those endowments. You leased and subleased farms and properties for symbolic amounts — 5 and 10 dinars per year. The law was not in the interest of those with power over the Jaafari endowments and the citizen wealth under their control.
Sheikh Abu Sami, many of your followers do not know what you have done to them.
On your neck lies the blood and suffering of the Bahraini people — for more than 20 years.
You forbade your followers from raising this matter.
But you hold no authority to forbid me — for I believe neither in you, nor in your infallibility, nor your sanctity.
As a citizen who has suffered as others have — many more than I — because of your decision and your approval:
Your approval of the "State Security Law" in the dissolved parliament.
You did not object or refuse. You did not even resort to the weakest of faith, which is silence. You approved it with full mental capacity, under no compulsion — indeed, you welcomed the law. Your goal was to silence your rivals and competitors at that time.
In the future, I will publish some of the names of your rivals and competitors who suffered greatly due to the denunciations of their own representative.
The parliamentary records still exist, and the official gazette has its archives.
All of the above, Sheikh Abu Sami, is but a fraction of the truth.
And your pawns will not succeed in denying what I have said, nor what Lamis Dhaif described you as.
You are the number one person in Bahrain who planted strife and sectarianism.
And the people who brought you to parliament — and whom you betrayed with your approval of the law that slaughtered them — will not forgive you.
I wish to conclude by planting everything I have mentioned into the minds of the people — especially your followers. I will condense your crimes against this helpless people into a story that will be fixed in the minds of all Bahrainis:
**Entitled: Bahrain the Mother, and Isa the Traitor**
In the twenty-first century, there was a woman named Bahrain. Many children lived under her care. A young man named Isa happened to visit her, seeking her help. He was looking for safety and stability.
She took pity on him — she was known for compassion beyond imagination. She showered him with affection he had never dreamed of. All who were raised in her embrace received the medal of goodness and morality. All who grew up in her shade earned acceptance and respect.
Bahrain held the young man Isa to her chest.
With his intelligence, he won her approval.
With his cunning, he divided her children.
With his treachery, he conspired to steal her wealth.
Greed and arrogance consumed him.
He sought to take ownership of the place through deceit and evil.
He allied with an arrogant Persian to violate Bahrain the woman.
They agreed upon the hour of their depravity.
They ambushed Bahrain in an unguarded moment,
violated her in a gathering,
bound her with ropes,
and resolved to bury their shame by killing her and burying her.
Bahrain called out: "O Isa… O my son… Have you not had enough of your betrayal? Untie me, I beseech God to have mercy on you… My wrists ache from your ropes…"
Isa said: "Bear witness — for these are your last breaths. The time has come to slaughter you."
He drew a dull knife,
blindfolded her,
and slit her throat.
She pleaded with him not to slaughter her.
She felt her blood flowing.
She screamed: "O Isa, help me… I am bleeding…"
And he returned again to finish the slaughter.
But God unleashed upon them soldiers they could not see.
By the will of God, she was saved.
Bahrain returned to us — wounded.
Her wounds will heal and we will tend to them.
*We will not forget your betrayal of the one who embraced you.*
*We will not forgive you for the sins of your stabs against the people during your time as a member of parliament.*
*We ask God to guide your followers to review your actions.*
*For we all gather under the roof of the great mother, Bahrain — safe and stable in her embrace, trusting in God, believing in His power.*
*May God's blessings be upon the Master of all Messengers.*
**Dhafer Al-Zayani**
**4 July 2012 | @zayani1**
*Source: Dhafer Al-Zayani's Blog*
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2- Part 1 – Let Us Learn About the Bahrain Revolution, Learn and Be Warned ### AI Analysis by Dhafer Hamad Al-Zayani
# Part 1 – Let Us Learn About the Bahrain Revolution, Learn and Be Warned
https://zayani1.blogspot.com/2011/06/blog-post_13.html?m=1
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## Introduction
Before discussing the so-called popular revolutions taking place in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, I would like to present some background information so that the reader may better understand the religious situation in the region — and then use reason to grasp the realities concealed beneath the cover of "popular rights."
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## The Shia Doctrine Regarding Sunnis
All religions in the world carry the message of peace and security among peoples — except the Shia sect, which counts itself as part of Islam.
Their children are raised with the belief that the Sunni Muslim is their primary enemy, and removing him is one of the pillars of their doctrine. Furthermore, they believe that the awaited Mahdi will not appear until the establishment of a Greater Shia State — encompassing **Iran and the Arabian Peninsula** — and that his emergence will hasten the annihilation of all Sunni Muslims, as revenge against the descendants of those who killed his grandfather, Imam Hussein.
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## Shia Opposition to Sunni Rule — "Taqiyya"
For hundreds of years under Sunni governance of Islamic states, Shia opposition has never been merely political. Rather, it is an opposition **imposed by their own doctrine** — a refusal to submit to any ruler of the Sunni school.
One of the central pillars of Shia doctrine is **"Taqiyya"** — religiously sanctioned concealment or deception — justified on the grounds that it protects them from Sunni rulers.
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## The Shia Military Structure
Unlike all other religions, the Shia sect operates according to a **military framework**. Their mourning halls *(Matams)* serve as gathering barracks. During annual mourning processions, military-style marches are displayed. Each *Matam* has a leader or commander whose military directives are carried out without question.
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## Military Commands in the Shia Doctrine
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## AI Analysis
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*To be continued — Part 2*
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> *"I affirm from the outset that I have no personal animosity toward our honorable Shia brothers as individuals. My strong objection stems entirely from my faith as a member of Ahl al-Sunna wal-Jama'a — a red line that cannot be crossed. Targeting our Islamic symbols, foremost among them the honor of the Prophet ﷺ, his pure wives, and his noble companions, is something we cannot accept or ignore. As for private religious rituals and practices, we do not interfere — they are a personal matter, as with all beliefs worldwide — as long as they do not become a tool to undermine our sanctities or threaten our national security and identity."*
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> — **Dhafer Hamad Al-Zayani**
3- Part 2 – Let Us Learn About the Bahrain Revolution, Learn and Be Warned ### AI Analysis by Dhafer Hamad Al-Zayani
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## The Awaited Army Doctrine
From childhood, members of the sect are instilled with the belief that they are the **vanguard army** for establishing the state of the Awaited Mahdi — and that all commands are issued directly from the Mahdi to his legitimate representative, the Supreme Religious Authority.
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## Punishment Within the Shia Doctrine
Those who fail to execute military orders face punishment:
- A large portion of their property is seized and transferred to the religious authority under the guise of **repentance and seeking forgiveness**
- Repeat offenders face harsher punishment
- In extreme cases, female relatives may be taken forcibly to serve a cleric for a defined period
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## Financial Obligations — The Khums
Unlike any other religion, the Shia sect imposes a **mandatory membership fee** on all its followers — known as **Khums** (one-fifth), amounting to **20% of daily or monthly income**. These funds are collected by the Supreme Authority in Iran and spent on promoting the coming Shia state.
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## The "Oppression" Narrative as a Political Tool
Committees were established to communicate with Western international organizations, aiming to gain sympathy for what they call their political and social causes — portraying themselves as victims of Sunni rulers. These committees specialize in **fabricated narratives and staged representations.**
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## Bahrain Before February 14, 2011
All of the above beliefs were exploited and implemented on Bahraini soil — in plain sight of both the Sunni community and the government — under the banner of **"freedom."**
Key tactics included:
- Weakening and distracting the Sunni community through divisive labels such as **"naturalized citizens," "drummers," "dollar worshippers,"** and later **"thugs"**
- Labeling any Sunni who sympathized with their cause as a **"true patriot"** — exploiting some naive Sunnis against their own community and national leadership
- Infiltrating and controlling **all state ministries** after the government yielded to their false oppression narrative
The author notes he had warned of this in 2006, predicting that **civil disobedience was inevitable** given the Safavid grip on state institutions.
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## AI Analysis
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*To be continued — Part 3*
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> *"I affirm from the outset that I have no personal animosity toward our honorable Shia brothers as individuals. My strong objection stems entirely from my faith as a member of Ahl al-Sunna wal-Jama'a — a red line that cannot be crossed. Targeting our Islamic symbols, foremost among them the honor of the Prophet ﷺ, his pure wives, and his noble companions, is something we cannot accept or ignore. As for private religious rituals and practices, we do not interfere — as long as they do not become a tool to undermine our sanctities or threaten our national security and identity."*
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> — **Dhafer Hamad Al-Zayani**
4- Part 3 – Let Us Learn About the Bahrain Revolution, Learn and Be Warned ### AI Analysis by Dhafer Hamad Al-Zayani
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## Bahrain After February 14, 2011
Following the revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt that shocked the world, the Safavid forces — backed by Tehran — sought to gain Arab sympathy through a staged "reform revolution" in Bahrain. They worked hard to win over the Sunni street by exploiting economic hardships, rallying under the slogan: **"Neither Sunni nor Shia — we are all one nation."**
They succeeded in drawing many poor Sunnis into their movement, which outwardly called only for "system reform." Meanwhile, Iranian-backed satellite channels worked to sow division among Bahrain's Sunnis through warnings about naturalized citizens, mercenaries, and loyalists.
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## The Escalation
When the first casualty fell, radicals seized the moment to raise the ceiling of demands — from reform to the establishment of a **Shia Islamic Republic.**
The King of Bahrain publicly apologized and ordered an investigation committee. The Crown Prince called for calm and dialogue, troops were withdrawn, and all prisoners were released.
The opposition, overcome with political arrogance and believing the regime's fall was imminent, intensified their marches. They then:
- **Occupied Salmaniya Hospital** — Bahrain's largest — taking Sunni doctors hostage and turning it into an operations room for the sectarian revolution
- Required **Sunni patients to sign declarations** against the government before receiving treatment
- Security forces — many of Shia background — disappeared from their posts
- Around **40 Shia villages** mobilized across Bahrain
- A Sunni woman was attacked and an elderly man was killed
- Marchers advanced toward the **Royal Palace** to force the Sunni ruler to flee
Bahrain was brought to a **complete standstill** — shops, schools, health centers, and ministries all closed; oil exports halted; the airport shut down.
Buses carrying groups of "revolutionaries" headed to the **University of Bahrain**, targeting Sunni students who had opposed the movement.
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## AI Analysis
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*To be continued — Part 4*
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> *"I affirm from the outset that I have no personal animosity toward our honorable Shia brothers as individuals. My strong objection stems entirely from my faith as a member of Ahl al-Sunna wal-Jama'a — a red line that cannot be crossed. Targeting our Islamic symbols, foremost the honor of the Prophet ﷺ, his pure wives, and his noble companions, is something we cannot accept. As for private religious rituals, we do not interfere — as long as they do not become tools to undermine our sanctities or threaten our national security and identity."*
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> — **Dhafer Hamad Al-Zayani**
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## The Sunni Awakening
The spark from the university spread to Sunni neighborhoods. The Sunnis of Bahrain rose up unanimously, rejecting all demands to transform the country into a Shia Islamic Republic.
The **National Gathering** was established, becoming a powerful counterweight to the Shia movement. **450,000 out of Bahrain's 600,000 citizens** rallied in support of national security and stability, reaffirming their loyalty to the ruling family as the country's guarantor of peace.
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## Intelligence Revelations & External Threats
Classified intelligence emerged revealing Iranian preparations for direct intervention:
- **Qatar** intercepted an Iranian vessel loaded with weapons and ammunition attempting to infiltrate Bahrain through Qatari territorial waters
- **Dubai** seized cargo aboard a ship arriving from Iraq carrying firearms — officially claimed to be destined for Yemen, despite Yemen having no need for additional weapons
Faced with complete national paralysis and Iranian forces on standby, Bahrain's leadership turned first to **God Almighty**, then sought assistance from **brother nations of the Gulf Cooperation Council.**
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## The Propaganda Machine Unleashed
Religious treasury funds were opened — financed through the mandatory Khums — to fuel a massive global campaign:
- Religious and commercial satellite channels broadcast around the clock promoting the narrative of Shia oppression
- Speakers claiming to represent Sunni voices publicly defended the Shia cause
- Foreign journalists and members of international organizations were offered enormous sums
- International **football clubs** received paid advertisements to hold a minute's silence for fallen demonstrators
*"They plot and plan, and Allah too plans — but Allah is the best of planners."*
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## The Conspiracy Unravels
Their disgraceful conspiracy against the homeland was exposed. They were left lamenting their losses of time, money, and lives — threatening a stronger return in the future, deluding themselves that this was merely a temporary setback.
Today they are seen humbled, desperately chasing the national dialogue.
Allah says in Surah Al-A'raf (Verse 175):
> *"And if We had willed, We could have elevated him thereby, but he adhered to the earth and followed his own desire. So his example is like that of the dog: if you chase him, he pants, or if you leave him, he pants. That is the example of the people who denied Our signs. So relate the stories that perhaps they will give thought."*
## AI Analysis
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> *"I affirm from the outset that I have no personal animosity toward our honorable Shia brothers as individuals. My strong objection stems entirely from my faith as a member of Ahl al-Sunna wal-Jama'a — a red line that cannot be crossed. Targeting our Islamic symbols, foremost the honor of the Prophet ﷺ, his pure wives, and his noble companions, is something we cannot accept or ignore. As for private religious rituals and practices, we do not interfere — as long as they do not become tools to undermine our sanctities or threaten our national security and identity."*
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> — **Dhafer Hamad Al-Zayani**
6- Dhafer Al-Zayani: The Shia and Their Psychological Media Power — The Cause of Our Losses in Many Rounds
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## Introduction
In this article, I offer a brief but rational analysis — free from fanaticism — of the psychological media tactics mastered by our opponents. Members of the Shia sect have succeeded through a well-organized and structured media plan, while Sunni counterparts remain largely unorganized in terms of media and psychological strategy — often finding themselves in a defensive position, quickly falling into despair and frustration under the weight of their opponents' attacks.
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## The Nature of Psychological Media Warfare
Media warfare is primarily driven by the deep psychological study of the opponent — their writings, statements, conversations, family, work, friends, and even physical appearance. Opponents do not hesitate to spread rumors within their adversaries' circles and undermine them morally and politically.
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## Practical Examples
**1. The Interview: Faisal Al-Sheikh & Hisham Al-Zayani vs. Lawyer Al-Shatti**
In theory, numbers should overcome courage. Yet Al-Shatti used psychological tactics live on air, throwing his opponents off balance completely:
- He struck **Faisal Al-Sheikh( فيصل الشيخ)** through his hairstyle
- He struck **Hisham Al-Zayani**( هشام الزياني)through his affection for Saddam Hussein( سعيد الحمد)
Both appeared weak — not because of who they truly are, but because the unexpected psychological assault placed them in an unenviable position.
**2. Bahrain Television**
The label **"the one-eyed channel"** was attached to Bahrain TV, resulting in orders being issued to suspend important programs. Psychological attacks were launched against prominent figures including **Sawsan Al-Sha'er, Samira Rajab, Saeed Al-Hamad,** and **Al-Shurouqi.** Even if these individuals were personally unaffected, their families certainly were.
**3. Ready-Made Accusations**
A set of damaging labels was systematically deployed against opponents:
- *"Dollar worshippers"*
- *"Servants and slaves"*
- *"Thugs"*
- *"Naturalized citizens"*
- *"Drummers"*
Each of these constitutes a psychologically painful strike against its target.
**4. Labeling Resistors as "Sectarian"**
For those who withstand the psychological assault, the next move is to address the public directly — branding the individual as **"sectarian"** and a **"threat to civil peace."** This label is then reinforced through articles, statements, and conversations sustained over days and months until readers become convinced that the accused is genuinely dangerous and must be opposed.
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## Our Weaknesses vs. Their Strengths
Our opponents are largely **immune to psychological attacks** directed at them. Labels such as:
- *"Zoroastrians"*
- *"Sons of temporary marriage"*
- *"Traitors"*
- *"Fifth column"*
- *"Militias"*
...carry little psychological impact. In fact, opponents use these attacks to portray themselves as victims and gain reader sympathy — turning our offensive into their advantage.
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## The Path Forward
We cannot simply **copy** our opponents' methods — we must **develop and surpass** them, striking where they least expect it. They do have psychological vulnerabilities, and those among us who have identified and exploited them have won media rounds.
The key lies in:
- Deep study of the opponent's psychology
- Moving from a defensive to an **offensive** media posture
- Developing **innovative tactics** that create genuine psychological impact
- Understanding that this is a **long-term war** requiring sustained strategy, not reactive responses
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## Closing Question
**Are we making any media progress — or will we continue to watch ourselves fall and declare our media surrender?**
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## AI Analysis
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> *"I affirm from the outset that I have no personal animosity toward our honorable Shia brothers as individuals. My strong objection stems entirely from my faith as a member of Ahl al-Sunna wal-Jama'a — a red line that cannot be crossed. Targeting our Islamic symbols, foremost the honor of the Prophet ﷺ, his pure wives, and his noble companions, is something we cannot accept or ignore. As for private religious rituals and practices, we do not interfere — as long as they do not become tools to undermine our sanctities or threaten our national security and identity."*
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> — **Dhafer Hamad Al-Zayani**
7- Dhafer Al-Zayani: Radio Sawa 6: Virtual War Between the Opposition and Loyalists — Bahrain
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**Bahrain.. How the Hashtag "Our Trust in Al-Khalifa" Turned into a Virtual War Between the Opposition and Loyalists**
*Al-Watan — February 5, 2014*
Nearly three years after the outbreak of popular protests in Bahrain coinciding with the Arab Spring, sectarian clashes between government loyalists and opponents shifted from demonstrations and sit-ins on the streets of Manama to social media networks.
The social platform Twitter provided a platform for all voices, both those opposing and those loyal to the monarchy, and political demands transformed into what resembled a war between Shia and Sunni.
Tweeters from both sects waged virtual battles on Twitter, either calling for the overthrow of the regime or expressing loyalty to the King.
While the hashtag **#Down_With_Hamad** remained a space for Shia opposition figures, a new hashtag loyal to the ruling family emerged in recent days under the name **#OurTrustInAlKhalifa**.
The hashtag's creator, Dhafer Al-Zayani, stated that the campaign expresses "our trust in the Al-Khalifa family. We as the Bahraini people place absolute trust in the ruling family," adding to Radio Sawa's website that "trust has one meaning: the people's trust in their leadership."
On the other hand, one tweeter (Arin Al-Mustad'afin) accused him of "flattering the ruling family and attempting to whitewash its violations against the Shia majority."
He told Radio Sawa's website that the hashtag **#OurTrustInAlKhalifa** "was launched by a man named Dhafer Al-Zayani, a loyalist to the core of the regime."
He added that the hashtag "does not reflect the wishes of the Bahraini street, which is struggling to achieve justice, equality, and democracy, and does not agree with the dictatorship of the ruling regime."
However, Al-Zayani insists that "the hashtag is the voice of the people to the world, showing that the bond between the people and their leadership is like the bond between the soul and the body," noting that the proof of his words is "the success the hashtag achieved, reaching **51st place among the most widely circulated hashtags in the world**."
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The article discusses the **virtual war** on **Twitter** between Bahraini regime loyalists and opponents, within the context of the transformations Bahrain witnessed following the **popular protests** of 2011, which coincided with the **Arab Spring**. The article sheds light on the **hashtags** used by both sides, including the hashtag **"Our Trust in Al-Khalifa"** launched by **Dhafer Hamad Al-Zayani**, which signified support for the ruling family.
**Key Points in the Article:**
**1. Hashtags and Trends on Twitter:**
- **#Down_With_Hamad** was a prominent hashtag used by opponents calling for the overthrow of the Bahraini regime. Meanwhile, **#OurTrustInAlKhalifa** emerged from state loyalists as an affirmation of allegiance to the ruling family.
**2. Contrasting Views on Dhafer Al-Zayani:**
- **Zafir Al-Zayani** was one of the figures active in supporting the regime through this campaign, affirming that it expresses "the people's trust in their leadership."
- On the other hand, some accused him of flattering the regime and offering defenses of alleged violations against Shia citizens.
**3. The Hashtag's Global Success:**
- Despite the accusations, Al-Zayani pointed out that the hashtag gained great popularity, reaching **51st place among the most widely circulated hashtags globally**, demonstrating broad engagement from supporters.
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**The Topic in a Broader Context:**
**1. The Role of Social Media in the Conflict:**
- Following the outbreak of protests, **Twitter** and **Facebook** became primary platforms for exchanging political opinions, organizing demonstrations, and participating in protest movements. The **hashtag** became an effective tool for expressing political views, from both supporters and opponents.
- **Hashtags that emerged in Bahrain:**
**2. Dhafer Hamad Al-Zayani:**
- **Zafir Hamad Al-Zayani** is one of the pro-regime activists with a prominent online presence through **forums** and **social media platforms**. As previously mentioned, he used the **pseudonym** "Asad Tikrit" to defend **Sunni** causes in Bahrain and respond to **opponents**.
- **His Positions:** Al-Zayani was known for his strong stances against **Iranian expansion** in Bahrain and the Arabian Gulf, as well as his strong support for the ruling family. In many of his statements, he emphasized that **loyalty to the leadership** is one of the foundations of **Bahrain's stability**. He also believed in the importance of **national unity** among all segments of the Bahraini people.
- **Threats and Harassment:** Like many pro-government figures in Bahrain, **Al-Zayani** was exposed to threats and harassment from opponents, both online and in reality. He was also subjected to certain incidents, such as **vandalism of his car** and death threats, as he referenced in some videos.
**3. Virtual Wars and Sectarian Differences:**
- These electronic campaigns can be described as **virtual wars** between **loyalists and opponents** in Bahrain. The **Shia sect** represented the larger wing of the opposition, while the **Sunni sect** tended more toward supporting the regime.
- **Hashtags** became an **electronic battlefield** where each side used social media to mobilize the masses, either by calling for **political change** or **defending the ruling regime**. In these electronic wars, **ideas and beliefs** can be more influential than traditional battles in the streets.
**4. The Impact of This Virtual War:**
- **Deepening Sectarian Division:** Sectarian division in Bahrain escalated across social networks, as cyberspace became a new arena for competition between **Shia and Sunni**.
- **Political Impact:** Through these campaigns, **public opinion** may influence the ruling regime and its domestic and foreign policy orientations.
- **International Impact:** Due to international media attention on events in Bahrain, there became **international scrutiny** of how **social media** was being used to influence public opinion. Electronic campaigns became an important source for influencing the **international community's** understanding of the conflict in Bahrain.
**5. Future Implications:**
- **Digital Maturity:** Awareness is growing among people in Bahrain and the region about how to use **social networks** as an effective tool for political influence.
- **Censorship and Limits:** Conversely, governments may move toward imposing **internet censorship**, limiting freedom of expression.
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**Conclusion:**
What we witness in Bahrain of **electronic wars** between loyalists and opponents of the Bahraini regime is not a new phenomenon. It reflects the **great influence** that **social media** has come to hold in political life and in shaping public opinion. Despite the **risks and challenges** that activists may face — whether opponents or supporters — the **digital battle** remains one of the most prominent forms of **political struggle** in the modern era.
*To be continued... 7*
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I affirm at the outset that I have no personal dispute, enmity, or hatred toward our esteemed Shia brothers as individuals; rather, my strong objection stems from the core of my faith, which is shared by all of Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah — a red line that accepts no transgression.
Targeting our Islamic symbols, foremost among them the honor of the Messenger of God ﷺ, his pure wives the Mothers of the Believers, and his noble Companions, may God be pleased with them all, is an act we cannot accept or overlook, nor can it be considered a point of view — it is a violation of our sanctities. As for sectarian rituals or private denominational practices beyond that, we do not interfere in them, for they are the concern of their adherents, as is the case with various beliefs around the world, as long as they do not become a tool to undermine our sanctities or a means to breach our security and national identity.
**Dhafer Hamad Al-Zayani**
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An article by Dhafer Hamad Al-Zayani. It appears that Al-Zayani had a clear vision regarding the difference between the "electronic fighter" and the "news fighter", based on his extensive experience in social media platforms since 2003. From this article, we can extract some key points that distinguish between the two types of activists:
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**1. The News Fighter:**
- **Limited Role:** The news fighter is mostly limited to spreading news, whether accurate or simply copied and pasted from other sources, without adding value or deep analysis.
- **Lack of Deep Interaction:** In electronic wars or discussions, he does not participate strongly. He may settle for superficial defense or limited attack, and his contributions are devoid of strong belief in a particular cause.
- **Avoidance of Debate:** He generally avoids entering into defensive or offensive discussions out of fear of defeat or a negative reputation, such as sectarian accusations.
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**2. The Electronic Fighter:**
- **Deep Belief in the Cause:** The electronic fighter, as Al-Zayani describes him, is the person who participates in electronic wars on the basis of a cause he strongly believes in, such as faith, homeland, or leadership.
- **Determination and Perseverance:** He is distinguished by his ability to continue confrontations for long periods, as he does not stop until he achieves victory or sees that "the scales have tipped" in his favor against his opponent.
- **Ability for Constructive Debate:** The electronic fighter does not rely on insults or slander, but rather seeks to convince his opponent to withdraw from the battle without needing to humiliate him. His goal is to "win" through rational discussion and well-considered responses.
- **Familiarity with Events:** As Al-Zayani mentioned, the electronic fighter must be well-acquainted with the details of events spanning several decades in order to engage effectively in discussions.
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**Key Observations from the Article:**
- **Commitment to the Cause:** The true electronic fighter is one who continues to engage in defense of his causes without retreat, showing patience and determination in battle, unlike the news fighter who may disappear when things become difficult.
- **Impact on Followers:** The ability to influence the audience or the "reader" is a fundamental measure, as the audience can distinguish the serious electronic fighter from the superficial news fighter.
- **Avoiding Deviation:** Al-Zayani points to the importance of the electronic fighter remaining committed to a single cause and not deviating into side issues that might weaken his position or scatter his focus.
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Through this understanding, it appears that Dhafer Hamad Al-Zayani was seeking to reinforce the concept of the "electronic fighter" as someone committed to national or ideological causes, attentive to the ways in which a position can be affirmed rationally, away from chaos and deviations.
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**Dhafer Hamad Al-Zayani was a highly influential figure** in the electronic arena, particularly in defending Sunni causes in Bahrain and the Gulf, where he led fierce campaigns against what he considered an Iranian threat and unwanted Shia influence.
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**His Sudden Withdrawal:**
Al-Zayani's withdrawal in 2018 from the electronic arena, although the reasons were not officially disclosed, suggests that he faced significant challenges, whether political or social, or perhaps even threats from parties that wished to reduce his influence or silence his voice.
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**His Position After 2018:**
Research revealed that he became merely an "observer" of the electronic arena after that year, which may indicate that he was no longer able to be as effective as he once was, perhaps due to external or political pressures. Nevertheless, his continued observation of events may be evidence of his interest in keeping up with developments, despite his withdrawal from direct participation.
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**Changes in the Electronic Arena:**
It is clear that the electronic arena has witnessed major transformations in recent years, with the emergence of activities from some individuals who initially avoided confronting him, such as those he described as "traitors and agents of the Iranian regime." These forces began imposing their dominance over political and religious discussions on the internet, illustrating a shift in electronic dynamics where discussion priorities change and ideological wars become increasingly fierce.
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**Vandalism and Threats:**
The vandalism of his car and the threats he mentioned in the video may be evidence that Al-Zayani was a target of parties hostile to his views, reflecting an unsafe environment for him. These incidents are not merely incidental details; rather, they are threatening messages indicating the extent of targeting he was subjected to, and these factors may have later prompted him to reduce his public presence or withdraw entirely from the electronic arena.
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**"My Motherland Bahrain" and Other Videos:**
Through the video titled "My Motherland Bahrain" and other videos in which he speaks about the internal situation, it is evident that he expressed his deep loyalty to his homeland Bahrain, while warning against external influences that could threaten the stability of his country. These videos portray a person faithful to his cause and keen on warning people of dangers, reinforcing the idea that his stance stemmed from strong convictions and was not merely fleeting reactions.
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**Conclusion:**
It is clear that Dhafer Al-Zayani was a strong personality committed to a particular cause, who faced intense challenges and pressures that may have contributed to his sudden withdrawal from the electronic arena in 2018. The threats he faced in the past, whether through the vandalism of his car or what he mentioned in videos, illustrate that his activities drew strong reactions, and these factors may have led him to reduce his public presence or cease active participation.
Could Al-Zayani one day return to the electronic arena given current circumstances, or were the influences he was subjected to decisive in his decision to remain absent?
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*To be continued...
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*Reposted from:*
https://archive.org/details/3_202604
9- Iran's Schemes in Bahrain — A Warning by Asad Tikrit (Dhafer Al-Zayani) in 2007
Iran's Schemes in Bahrain — A Warning by Asad Tikrit (Dhafer Al-Zayani) in 2007
The video features a distorted voice to conceal the identity of the speaker at that time. The warning has been extracted and presented in written form.
"*A Warning Documented 4 Years Before the 2011 Crisis*
https://youtu.be/nMJLiSjejQc?si=mJClXa5ipsvknouQ
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Based on the historical clip provided, titled **"Iran's Schemes in Bahrain — A Warning by Asad Tikrit in 2007"**, an analysis of the audio recording was conducted. Despite the voice distortion used as a form of concealment at the time, the speech is clear in its warning context.
Below is a rewrite of the key points and the discussion that took place in the video **[00:04]:**
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**The Text and Key Messages:**
**Refutation of Field Movements:**
- He links demonstrations and acts of sabotage to external funding aimed at provoking security forces **[02:00].**
- He mentions that reform projects in Bahrain caught these actors off guard and forced them to recalculate their plans.
- He specifically names currents and groups he considered fronts for the "Dawa Party," which attempted a coup in the 1980s **[02:54].**
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**Future Foresight (Coup or Imposition of a New Political Reality):**
The clip clearly warned that silence toward these movements would lead to attempts to "overturn the ruling system" or impose a new political reality through international pressure from London and Washington — which later manifested in the events of 2011, proving the accuracy of the vision presented by Dhafer Al-Zayani **four years before the crisis.**
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*Dhafer Al-Zayani, Dhafer Hamad Al-Zayani, أسد تكريت, Asad Tikrit.*
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I affirm at the outset that I have no personal dispute, enmity, or hatred toward our esteemed Shia brothers as individuals; rather, my strong objection stems from the core of my faith, which is shared by all of Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah — a red line that accepts no transgression.
Targeting our Islamic symbols, foremost among them the honor of the Messenger of God ﷺ, his pure wives the Mothers of the Believers, and his noble Companions, may God be pleased with them all, is an act we cannot accept or overlook, nor can it be considered a point of view — it is a violation of our sanctities. As for sectarian rituals or private denominational practices beyond that, we do not interfere in them, for they are the concern of their adherents, as is the case with various beliefs around the world, as long as they do not become a tool to undermine our sanctities or a means to breach our security and national identity.
**Dhafer Hamad Al-Zayani**
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*Bahrain Archive, Bahrain Political History, Tawq Al-Qadisiyyah, 2007 Archive, The video features a distorted voice to conceal the identity of the speaker at that time. The warning has been extracted and presented in written form.
"*A Warning Documented 4 Years Before the 2011 Crisis*
https://youtu.be/nMJLiSjejQc?si=mJClXa5ipsvknouQ
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Based on the historical clip provided, titled **"Iran's Schemes in Bahrain — A Warning by Asad Tikrit in 2007"**, an analysis of the audio recording was conducted. Despite the voice distortion used as a form of concealment at the time, the speech is clear in its warning context.
Below is a rewrite of the key points and the discussion that took place in the video **[00:04]:**
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**The Text and Key Messages:**
**Refutation of Field Movements:**
- He links demonstrations and acts of sabotage to external funding aimed at provoking security forces **[02:00].**
- He mentions that reform projects in Bahrain caught these actors off guard and forced them to recalculate their plans.
- He specifically names currents and groups he considered fronts for the "Dawa Party," which attempted a coup in the 1980s **[02:54].**
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**Future Foresight (Coup or Imposition of a New Political Reality):**
The clip clearly warned that silence toward these movements would lead to attempts to "overturn the ruling system" or impose a new political reality through international pressure from London and Washington — which later manifested in the events of 2011, proving the accuracy of the vision presented by Dhafer Al-Zayani **four years before the crisis.**
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*Dhafer Al-Zayani, Dhafer Hamad Al-Zayani, أسد تكريت, Asad Tikrit.*
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I affirm at the outset that I have no personal dispute, enmity, or hatred toward our esteemed Shia brothers as individuals; rather, my strong objection stems from the core of my faith, which is shared by all of Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah — a red line that accepts no transgression.
Targeting our Islamic symbols, foremost among them the honor of the Messenger of God ﷺ, his pure wives the Mothers of the Believers, and his noble Companions, may God be pleased with them all, is an act we cannot accept or overlook, nor can it be considered a point of view — it is a violation of our sanctities. As for sectarian rituals or private denominational practices beyond that, we do not interfere in them, for they are the concern of their adherents, as is the case with various beliefs around the world, as long as they do not become a tool to undermine our sanctities or a means to breach our security and national identity.
**Dhafer Hamad Al-Zayani**
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*Bahrain Archive, Bahrain Political History, Tawq Al-Qadisiyyah, 2007 Archive, Bahrain YouTube 2007, Bahrain History Archive.*
10- Warning Signs ## What I Wrote About Iran's Strategy in the Gulf — Three Years Before the Arab Spring
*By Dhafer Al-Zayani — January 14, 2008*
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In January 2008, I sat down and wrote a warning.
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**National security means three things:**
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**On overcoming yourself:**
No government can confront a well-funded enemy — one with deep roots in the economy, society, and institutions — using cowards or men of weak character.
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**On overcoming problems:**
Those twenty thousand changed history.
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**On staying ahead of your enemies:**
In 2008, I wrote what few wanted to hear:
I named it clearly:
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**The science of security has changed.**
Security is no longer just keeping secrets.
It requires:
- Crowd psychology
- Information warfare
- Data analysis
- Preemptive intelligence
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**What I was asking for in 2008:**
I was asking for **awareness**.
**Numbers don't lie. Memory does.**
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**A final word:**
I wrote this in January 2008.
Three years later, the streets spoke.
I am not writing this to say: *I told you so.*
I am writing this so that the next generation understands:
**The question was never whether the threat was real.**
**The question was whether anyone was listening.**
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https://zayani1.blogspot.com/2008/01/1.html?m=1
11- Before the Doors Closed: An Eyewitness Account of The Interior Ministry Fort – Open 24/7
**To be continued...**
**Dhafer, son of Attorney Hamad Fahad Al-Zayani**
12- The Silent Creep: Does Silence Turn Into Noise?
The Silent Creep: Does Silence Turn Into Noise?
It didn’t start here.
The beginning was further away… in other cities, when streets ignited with the rise of the revolution. There, change wasn’t just the fall of a regime, but the birth of a new idea—one larger than geographical borders.
In that moment, a name rose as a symbol of a simultaneous political and religious shift, carrying a message that transcended borders and reached deep into the Islamic world.
We heard the echoes… but the full picture had yet to emerge.
When Everything Seemed Normal
In Bahrain, life moved at a familiar pace. Schools, markets, well-known paths—everything appeared stable on the surface.
But major shifts don’t arrive suddenly. They creep in quietly, through the smallest details.
Conversations repeated here and there, ideas whispered in social gatherings (Majalis), and a vague sense that something was taking shape in the background, hidden from plain sight.
1980: The First Impact
Then came the year 1980.
Regionally, a long war broke out—one that exhausted the area and reshaped its political balances.
In Bahrain, a grave event attempted to change the country's trajectory: a coup attempt that was thwarted, yet it left a deep mark on the public consciousness and ushered in a new era of heightened security.
Many believed that was the end of the story… but what followed was different.
From Confrontation to Silent Infiltration
After direct movements failed, the scene changed.
The ideas didn’t vanish; they simply changed their mask. The confrontation was no longer direct; it became quieter, more complex.
A phase began that could be described as a transition from clash to indirect influence—where the goal was no longer immediate control, but the long-term reshaping of public consciousness.
In this context, concepts like "Wilayat al-Faqih" emerged—a framework linking religious loyalty to a political authority beyond national borders.
Between Slogans and Social Reality
In those years, not all ideas were delivered in formal speeches. Some appeared in the Majalis, among the people, almost spontaneously.
A phrase would sometimes be repeated in passing or as a joke:
"With education and offspring, we shall rule the land."
It wasn't always said seriously; often, it was followed by laughter, as if it were an exaggeration or a distant dream. But despite its simplicity, it left a mark on the memory because of its repetition.
Over time, some began to view it not just as a passing comment, but as part of an indirect social discourse quietly forming within the community.
A Personal Story
In the midst of this landscape, there were individual experiences that could not be ignored.
When the time came for education and opportunity, I believed the path was clear: hard work, followed by a natural future. But reality wasn't always that simple.
I was rejected for an opportunity I believed was my right, without any clear or convincing explanation.
To me, it wasn’t just an administrative procedure; it was a giant question mark about how certain paths within the social system were functioning during that period.
Reading the Scene from Afar
With the passage of time, events no longer seemed as disconnected as they did at first.
Political attempts, intellectual shifts, and slow social changes… all were moving within a single context, even if their details differed.
Thus, it was no surprise to hear warnings during that period from Arab leaders like Hosni Mubarak and King Hussein bin Talal, who spoke of regional shifts transcending traditional state borders.
An Open Ending
Today, after all these years, the same questions remain:
Were those events a linked series? Or just scattered incidents that time reconnected in our memory?
Answers may vary… but what is certain is that what starts with a loud bang isn't always what changes history.
Sometimes…
Real change happens in silence.
To be continued...
Dhafer Hamad Al-Zayani
13- Engineering the Hijack: How the "Revolution Generation" Became a Dagger in the Nation’s Side
Engineering the Hijack: How the "Revolution Generation" Became a Dagger in the Nation’s Side
**To be continued...**
**Dhafer Hamad Al-Zayani**
14- Between Turkey and Iran: The Conflict of Regional Expansion on the Arab Map
*A post I shared back in March 2017, warning of the Iranian and Turkish expansionist projects."*
https://www.instagram.com/p/BRxMnkhF56W/?igsh=aHJwMnNxN2Fkd3E2
**To be continued...**
**Dhafer Hamad Al-Zayani**
15- The Arab Autumn: Global Empires Scrambling for Spoils After "Internal Paralysis"
The Arab Autumn: Global Empires Scrambling for Spoils After "Internal Paralysis"
What was termed the "Arab Spring" was, in reality, a devastating "Autumn." The ground was prepared through years of "Social Engineering" aimed at creating internal paralysis within state institutions, allowing expansionist empires (Persian and Neo-Ottoman) to scramble for spoils over the ruins of nations.
1. Engineering "Internal Paralysis": Falling from Within
Before the squares were ignited, "soft militias" disguised in religious and charitable attire worked to gain public trust while conducting a silent infiltration.
The Neo-Ottoman Project: Relied on the Muslim Brotherhood as field arms. In Yemen, the "Iman University" (est. 1994) served as a factory, injecting thousands of ideologues into the state fabric to be ready for "Hour Zero."
The Wilayat al-Faqih Project: Observed the Turkish success in Tunisia and Egypt and deployed similar tactics. Iran utilized Bahrain as the "Lung and Flank" to distract regional efforts and secure a foothold in the eastern Arabian Peninsula.
2. By the Numbers: The "Belfer" Study and the Infiltration of the Civil Service
A study by Dr. Mitchell Belfer (Metropolitan University Prague) exposed the reality of this paralysis in Bahrain. The coup was not merely in the streets; it was embedded within the ministries where the state had facilitated their employment:
Ministry of Health (83% Shiite): Transformed into an "insurgent barrack" and a primary source of fabricated international news.
Ministry of Education (65% Shiite): The most dangerous operation occurred here through the politicization of education and the redirection of scholarships to create a generation loyal to foreign powers.
The Shocking Paradox: While opposition groups chanted "marginalization," the study proved that major companies owned by these groups practiced a 98% discrimination rate against Sunnis.
3. The Peak of Victory and the Division of "Spoils"
When Morsi rose to power in Egypt, the expansionists believed the ultimate prize (Mecca and Medina) was within reach. Morsi’s visit to Iran was not protocol; it was a declaration of "shared interests," opening Egypt’s doors to Iranian influence in exchange for investment funds.
4. Conclusion: Awakening and Accountability
A significant portion of the 2011 crisis was manufactured from within, fueled by a lack of foresight among some officials seeking personal gain. However, once the cards were revealed in 2011:
The State took a decisive stand. Those in high-ranking positions and interest-seekers who exploited their authority to facilitate the "abduction" or neglected their duty were held accountable and prosecuted. This accountability sent the strongest message: State Sovereignty is above all, and positions of responsibility offer no immunity to those who betray the nation’s trust.
If we fail to keep learning from 2011, the next "engineering" attempt will not take a decade; it will take less than five years. Numbers do not lie, and history will not forgive those who compromise national security for the sake of "appeasement."
Dhafer Hamad Al-Zayani
Bahrain
16- The Battle of Identity: Why it is the "Arabian Gulf" – Facts, Figures, and History
Arabicus"** (The Arabian Gulf) during his geographical description of the region.
**Archive: Dhafer Hamad AlZayani**
Part-16 -Arabian-Gulf-Identity-Historical-Evidence
17- Burying Innocence How Militias Turned Bahrain’s Children into Fuel for Sedition
Bahrain
18- The Strategy of Awareness: Why We Warn Against the "Politicization of Faith" and the Iranian Project
The Strategy of Awareness: Why We Warn Against the "Politicization of Faith" and the Iranian Project**
19- The Strategic Mastery of Al Saud and the King of Bahrain: Deconstructing the "Three Baskets" and Thwarting Creative Chaos
20- The Philosophy of Loyalty: Building Citizenship Beyond Slogans
The Philosophy of Loyalty: Building Citizenship Beyond Slogans**
**Originally published on November 21, 2017, this article represents a foundational document in the jurisprudence of citizenship. Dhafer AlZayani moves beyond traditional emotional slogans to provide a "realistic dissection" of national loyalty, posing critical questions about the role of the family, the state, and the dangers of partisan influence.**
### **I. Defining National Loyalty (A Strategic Q&A)**
1. **Loyalty as a Social Contract:** AlZayani courageously links the sustainability of loyalty to justice and the rule of law, viewing national security through the lens of social equity.
2. **Educational Immunization:** He identifies the "home" as the first line of defense, cleverly distinguishing between the right to criticize and the necessity of protecting the state's symbolic status.
3. **Diagnosing "Parallel Entities":** He provides a precise description of how parties can hijack a citizen's loyalty, transforming it into a tool for the party leader rather than the state.
4. **Institutional Critique:** He acts as a "faithful advisor" by critiquing government performance, asserting that public services are the real "laboratory" for nurturing patriotism.
5. **Substance Over Spectacle:** He distinguishes between "seasonal loyalty" (chants and dances) and "practical loyalty," championing silent service and exemplary action over materialistic displays.
**Archive: Dhafer Hamad AlZayani**
**Bahrain - May 2026 (Archiving 2017 Records)**
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