Shamsud-Din Jabbar was recorded expressing **extreme religious beliefs** and condemning modern pleasures like music and intoxicants nearly a year before the attack.
The attack resulted in **14 fatalities** and numerous injuries as Jabbar drove a pickup truck displaying an **Islamic State flag** through a crowd celebrating New Year’s in New Orleans.
Muslim scholars have **rejected Jabbar's extremist views**, emphasizing that Islam promotes mercy, peace, and justice.
Prior to the attack, Jabbar had **posted videos expressing his radicalization**, revealing intentions to commit violence linked to Islamic State ideology.
The FBI confirmed that Jabbar was **acting alone**, while investigators found improvised explosive devices near the attack site.
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