Court sees July 7 bomber's farewell video to daughter

A home video in which the ringleader of the London bombings of 7 July 2005, Mohammad Sidique Khan, says goodbye to his young daughter has been shown to a court.

The footage shows the Edgware Road bomber sitting on a bed at his wife's family home, cradling his daughter and telling her that what he is doing is "for the sake of Islam".

The video was played to Kingston Crown Court where three men are standing trial accused of helping to plan the attacks on London's transport network.

In another clip, shot in October 2004, Khan is seen introducing his six-month-old daughter to her "uncles" – fellow bombers Shahzad Tanweer and Hasib Hussain, and a defendant Waheed Ali.

In the farewell message, recorded on 16 November 2004, Khan says: "Sweetheart, not long to go now. I just so much wanted to be with you but I have to do this thing for our future and it will be for the best, inshallah, in the long run. That's the most important thing.

"I entrust you to Allah and let Allah take care of you. And I am doing what I'm doing for the sake of Islam, not, you know, it's not for materialistic or worldly benefits."

Mr Ali, 24, from east London, is standing trial with Mohammed Shakil, 31, and Sadeer Saleem, 27, both from Leeds, accused of conspiring with the bombers to cause explosions. All three deny the charges. The trial continues.