Scandal in Britain: ‘Multi-faith’ Charities Exposed as Fronts for Iranian-Backed Terror Groups

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A shocking investigative report by the UK Criminal Justice Committee has uncovered that two so-called “multi-faith” charities operating in Britain are in fact serving as platforms for Iranian-backed terrorist groups, including Hezbollah and Hamas.

The months-long investigation revealed that the Abrar Islamic Foundation and the Dar Alhekma Trust, both based in prime central London locations and boasting millions of pounds in assets, are not simply promoting interfaith harmony as they claim — but are instead acting as key hubs supporting Iran’s extremist networks.

Evidence gathered by the committee shows that senior figures within the two organizations are directly involved in acts of violence and open incitement.

One of them, Sayed Ahmed Alwadaei, was caught on camera participating in a violent assault on Iranian regime opponents in London, an attack that left one victim with severe spinal injuries.

Meanwhile, Saeed Shehabi, a trustee of both charities, is listed on the U.S. No-Fly List maintained by the FBI’s Terrorist Screening Center. Shehabi publicly praised Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, the late commander of the Quds Force, calling him a “noble and wise leader” who “met his Lord covered in the blood of martyrdom.”

Another trustee, Moosa Abd Ali Mohammed, a Bahraini national granted asylum in the UK in 2006, is an open supporter of Iranian-sponsored terrorist groups, including Hezbollah, Hamas, and Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

The Charity Commission has confirmed it received files on both organizations months ago but has yet to open a formal inquiry. A spokesperson stated only: “We have opened regulatory compliance cases to determine whether there is a role for the Commission to play.”

Documents obtained by the committee show that Shehabi has maintained longstanding ties to the Iranian regime, having frequently spoken at events at the Islamic Centre of England, which represents Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the UK.

In 2012, reports revealed that the Iranian government had paid off the mortgage for the London building housing Shehabi’s office.

The investigation also found that Abrar’s Arabic-language newsletter regularly publishes antisemitic and extremist content, including articles denying the Holocaust, calling for the “eradication of Israel”, and describing Jews’ historical connection to Israel as “false and invalid.”

Some issues even invited readers to support “the jihad-engaging Palestinian people.”

Following the October 7 attacks, Shehabi posted on X (formerly Twitter):

> “Glory be to God… the oppressed of Palestine rose up and became masters of the situation. Oh God, grant them victory.”

In another post, he endorsed messages celebrating the Hamas-led “Al-Aqsa Flood” operation and reposted a photo of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah with the slogan “We obey you, Nasrallah.”

When approached for comment, both charities — as well as Moosa Mohammed and Alwadaei — declined to respond.

In a brief statement, Shehabi denied any wrongdoing, saying:

> “It is deeply regrettable that charities dedicated to improving lives are being smeared. The allegations that I or the charities support any unlawful activity are entirely false, and we are confident that any inquiry will confirm this.”

Yet the evidence obtained by investigators paints a starkly different picture — one of organizations cloaked in the language of charity and interfaith cooperation, while serving as conduits for Iran’s ideology of extremism and violence