While in San Diego, witnesses told the FBI he and Mindhar had a close relationship with Anwar Al Awlaki.[17] Authorities say the two regularly attended the Masjid Ar-Ribat al-Islami mosque Awlaki led in San Diego, and Awlaki had many closed-door meetings with them.[17] Hazmi got a part-time job through the mosque at a nearby car wash.[18]