First line: Your brother in Islam (printed)
Second line: Osama bin Mohammed bin Laden (printed)
Third line: (his signature)
The epithet, "the most hated person in America," has been
aptly applied to Osama bin Laden, founder and leader of the
Al-Qaeda worldwide Islamic terror organization. Jews and non-
Jews alike were intentionally massacred on 9/11.
What is the source of bin Laden's, that is, Yishmoel's venom?
Hagar (Yishmoel's mother) faithlessly accused Sarah of
pretending to be righteous--after Sarah gave her to her
husband, Avrohom!
Ramban states: "And when Sorai dealt harshly with her she
fled from before her." Our mother (Sarah) sinned with this
affliction (of Hagar) -- and Avrohom as well for allowing her
to do so. Now Hashem hearkened to her and gave her a son who
would be a human savage (pere odom) to afflict the
descendants of Avrohom and Sarah with all kinds of
persecution. (Ramban, Bereishis 16:6). This can
(mistakenly) explain an unfavorable reaction by Yishmoel to
Jews, defending his mother. Yet Yishmoel's vengeance includes
non-Jews as well.
"And he will be a human savage, his hand against everyone and
everyone's hand against him; and over all his brothers shall
he dwell (Bereishis, 16:12)."
Ramban continues: He will be a human savage accustomed to the
wilderness, going forth to his work, seeking food, devouring
all and being devoured by all. The subject pertains to his
children who will increase, and they will have wars with all
the nations. (Ramban, Bereishis, 16:12)
Although Yishmoel's immediate hatred is towards Jews, it is
not limited, and it extends to all the nations. Even though
it was his mother who was provocative, Yishmoel probably
feels his mother was unjustly treated and reacts against all
mankind.
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Many psychoanalysts have developed personality evaluations of
Osama bin Laden. Graphologists have noted that his large-size
signature, especially when it is compared to his smaller,
Arabic writing, reflects an enormous ego. He is also
depressed and feels undervalued, as indicated by the
descending end stroke of his signature. Psychoanalysts and
graphologists agree that having an enormous ego, yet feeling
truly undervalued, is enough to trigger a depression and
probably did so in his case.
Like other, less notorious, sociopaths, he takes his hatred
out on society. The first round-shaped letter in his
signature is encircled several times, reflecting the feeling
that he is living in a world of his own imagination. Bin
Laden is trying to protect himself by not allowing anyone in.
He is extremely egocentric. His heavy-pressured writing
reveals an above-average libido as well as intense anger. The
graphological interpretation of this type of personality is
that he would be likely to exhibit animosity.
However, there are many people who possess similar styles of
writing and they do not wage war on society. Is there some
other factor in addition to bin Laden's handwriting that
reflects the difference?
In the same fashion that his written signature projects his
anger and animosity, so too, is the revealing visual of his
signature weapon, the Kalatchnikov rifle.
Many graphologists have stated that the Western rules of
analyzing handwriting do not apply to Arabic. Generally, this
is correct. Size, pressure, etc., can be analyzed. One's
country of origin must be taken into consideration for an
accurate graphological evaluation.
Two identical writings of different people from different
regions of the world may have different meanings. A Middle
Easterner's signature, regardless of whether a `Western
graphologist' can analyze it, does broadcast the writer's
personality. Preoccupation with profession and lifestyle are
frequently symbolized in the signature. The deciphering of
such symbols is important for psychologists and
psychiatrists.
Certain graphologists, particularly the internationally known
Rafael Schermann, have concentrated on this aspect of
graphology. Understanding the politics and religions of the
region into which Osama bin Laden was born and raised assist
in the understanding and interpretation of his signature and
textual writings. Psychoanalysts, taking into account the
intense hatred that bin Laden possesses, recognize that he
will try to strike again. Graphological ethics preclude
predictions.
R' Yoseph Engel is the author of Handwriting Analysis
Self-Taught, published by Penguin Books.
