Sheikh Haron Converts To Sunnism - Takes Hostages?

[Rasul]

Salam.

Radical Muslim cleric Sheik Man Haron Monis has been revealed to be the ringleader in the Sydney cafe siege that has seen up to 15 people held hostage since yesterday morning.

Monis was born Manteghi Bourjerdi and fled from Iran to Australia in 1996 where he changed his name to Man Haron Monis and assuming the title of Sheik Haron.

The self-styled sheik did not enjoy the support of mainstream Muslims, according to community leader Dr Jamal Rifi


He has gained media attention in the past for a "hate mail" campaign, protesting the presence of Australian troops in Afghanistan.

Read more at http://www.9news.com.au/national/2014/12/16/00/48/sydney-hostage-taker-named-as-man-monis#tdWb3PyBx07WiwIB.99

Update 1:

 

From his website [web archive]

 

Update 2:

 

Fake Sheikh?

http://theamericanmuslim.org/tam.php/features/articles/the-fake-sheikh-haron

Edited December 15, 2014 by Rasul

[alirex]

His website is suspended now !

[Repentant]

What an idiot....

[UnknownShia]

When i first saw his picture with a white turban and from iran i was so confused how the hell did a shia do this??? THEEEN to my amusement i read he had converted to sunni islam and started his rampage. How much does that tell you about non ahlul bayt followers???

[Rasul]

Interesting.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/defence/call-to-probe-mystery-shia-cleric/story-e6frg8yx-1111115413357?nk=b257f5c90976792e6aa2421c37ffea56

Edited December 16, 2014 by Rasul