The Troubled Journey of Major Hasan

Born-Again Muslim
In Maryland, Hasan regularly attended prayers at the Muslim Community Center in Silver Spring, where he helped at its homeless shelter. He applied to its matchmaking service to try to find himself a wife. In the application, he described himself as "quiet and reserved until more familiar with person. Funny, caring and personable." After his parents died, Hasan became even more devout. Three events occurred at about the same time: 9/11, the war in Afghanistan and the invasion of Iraq. It was roughly around this period that Hasan may have become acquainted with the charismatic Islamic cleric Anwar al-Awlaki.

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