Bin Laden’s rise to prominence can be attributed to his radical ideological beliefs and his leadership of Al-Qaeda, the terrorist organization he founded in 1988. Al-Qaeda became known for its extremist activities and its role in orchestrating the September 11, 2001, attacks on the United States, which killed nearly 3,000 people. Bin Laden’s ability to finance terrorist operations was largely due to the substantial wealth he inherited and his fundraising efforts through various channels