Given the extreme amount of attention to and the large sums of our tax money which have been spent on Islamic terrorism, the question seems pertinent to us everyday citizens, "What drives an Islamic terrorist? What are the reasons why anyone would engage in that type of behavior?"
Terrorists, in general, seem to have political, economic, social, or psychological motives for what they do just as the state atheists who caused the 20th century democide did; however, Islamic terrorists appear to be primarily religiously motivated.
Some of the reasons I could find for this are as follows:
1. They are taught to. Fundamental Islamic education appears to have an effect on the attitudes of many Muslims toward Christians and nations they perceive as "Christian." They are told that Christians hate them and want to wipe Islam off the face of the earth and that they can never be friends unless they convert to Christianity (Surah 5:51-Ali Translation).
Additionally they are told great stories about heroes of the Islamic faith, like Khalid ibn Walid the "Sword of Allah" and taught an idealized version of early Islam when Muslims read the Quran literally and applied it to their lives. This, despite its bloody history. They learn songs like "I Shall Avenge My God and Belief" which tell of "delivering death and hell to the unbelievers." It's important to note that the modern Great Awakening of Islamic fundamentalism we see today is based primarily on the modern society defined as Jahiliyyah and the "need" for a vanguard to re-Islamize society.
2. Islamic law. One point that separates the radical Muslim from all others is Islamic law. Islamic law is a powerful concept because it is viewed as a direct command from the Quran. Radical scholars attach it inseparably to the worship of Allah. Islamic law is the line that divides the religious terrorist from the secular terrorist. It's rigid logic binds the radical Muslim to Islamic law with resolve.
3. The radical sees themself as surrounded by infidels who are hostile to them and their message of faith. All key radical writers put great energy into arguing that nearly all societies are infidel both those who call themselves Muslim and the others. It goes without saying that Jews and Christians are infidels despite liberal attempts to show they are not because a small level of tolerance was afforded them as "people of the book"; a people to be certain whose numbers have dwindled after centuries of persecution and discrimination of a level few Westerners understand. The radical believes that Islam is not merely belief that should be preached but a way of life that must take shape as a system of authority on earth just as it did during the life of Muhammad. Islam is a theocracy: a religion and a state without borders.
4. Punishment or reward. The Quran condemned Muslims who avoided the duty of jihad (Surah 9:38-39, Shakir Translation) and in this religion that offers little guarantees in the way of eternal security, the Quran teaches that being killed in jihad guarantees one entrance to paradise (Surah 4:74). Moderates argue this is not primarily a physical fight but radicals always push back against those teachings.
These primarily are the reasons I discovered that Islamic terrorists do what they do. And apparently the end justifies the means. Take lying for example. Lying was a widespread practice among Muslims until Muhammad realized that it was turning into a grave danger threatening the growth of his message in Arabia. He rebuked his followers but permitted it under three circumstances: During war; To reconcile between two feuding parties; To a spouse in order to please her.
It is the first one we take note of. Radicals divide Jihad into three phases:
1. Patience: In this phase Muslims are a minority living in a non-Muslim country; therefore, they are not required to fight against the enemies but to be patient as they wait to enter the second phase. Deceit may become a part of daily life for a Muslim in this position as they practice Muhammad's words "All lying is a sin except the one benefiting the Muslim or the one keeping him out of harm's way."
2. Preparation: In this phase, the Muslims are required to gather their resources in order to enter a direct and real war against their enemies.
3. War: In this phase, Muslims convert from sitting patiently into actively moving toward altering the conditions around them and changing the country into a new Islamic country. Lying is completely authorized to the Muslim during war and Muhammad's phrase "war is deception" is widely known and quoted.
While military advantage is critically necessary for our protection, we need to find ways to convince radical Muslims that violent campaigns will never achieve their goals but rather lead to the destruction, are not in the best interest of Muslims, lead to moral degeneration, damages the interests of society, and brings no advantage to the people: ultimately becoming meaningless.
Using ambassadorship to influence when and where it yields desirable results and greatly limiting Muslim immigration can be beneficial to non-Islamic countries as well.
Dr. Jaime Glazov describes the unholy alliance between jihadists and the left: people like Michael Moore, Sean Penn, Ted Turner and Noam Chomsky.
Part 1: http://youtu.be/vP8jNwvvLJo
Part 2: http://youtu.be/4dg51EiQry0
Part 3: http://youtu.be/3uKmDNyKFjw
Part 4: http://youtu.be/U7q13F_enEo
Terrorists, in general, seem to have political, economic, social, or psychological motives for what they do just as the state atheists who caused the 20th century democide did; however, Islamic terrorists appear to be primarily religiously motivated.
Some of the reasons I could find for this are as follows:
1. They are taught to. Fundamental Islamic education appears to have an effect on the attitudes of many Muslims toward Christians and nations they perceive as "Christian." They are told that Christians hate them and want to wipe Islam off the face of the earth and that they can never be friends unless they convert to Christianity (Surah 5:51-Ali Translation).
Additionally they are told great stories about heroes of the Islamic faith, like Khalid ibn Walid the "Sword of Allah" and taught an idealized version of early Islam when Muslims read the Quran literally and applied it to their lives. This, despite its bloody history. They learn songs like "I Shall Avenge My God and Belief" which tell of "delivering death and hell to the unbelievers." It's important to note that the modern Great Awakening of Islamic fundamentalism we see today is based primarily on the modern society defined as Jahiliyyah and the "need" for a vanguard to re-Islamize society.
2. Islamic law. One point that separates the radical Muslim from all others is Islamic law. Islamic law is a powerful concept because it is viewed as a direct command from the Quran. Radical scholars attach it inseparably to the worship of Allah. Islamic law is the line that divides the religious terrorist from the secular terrorist. It's rigid logic binds the radical Muslim to Islamic law with resolve.
3. The radical sees themself as surrounded by infidels who are hostile to them and their message of faith. All key radical writers put great energy into arguing that nearly all societies are infidel both those who call themselves Muslim and the others. It goes without saying that Jews and Christians are infidels despite liberal attempts to show they are not because a small level of tolerance was afforded them as "people of the book"; a people to be certain whose numbers have dwindled after centuries of persecution and discrimination of a level few Westerners understand. The radical believes that Islam is not merely belief that should be preached but a way of life that must take shape as a system of authority on earth just as it did during the life of Muhammad. Islam is a theocracy: a religion and a state without borders.
4. Punishment or reward. The Quran condemned Muslims who avoided the duty of jihad (Surah 9:38-39, Shakir Translation) and in this religion that offers little guarantees in the way of eternal security, the Quran teaches that being killed in jihad guarantees one entrance to paradise (Surah 4:74). Moderates argue this is not primarily a physical fight but radicals always push back against those teachings.
These primarily are the reasons I discovered that Islamic terrorists do what they do. And apparently the end justifies the means. Take lying for example. Lying was a widespread practice among Muslims until Muhammad realized that it was turning into a grave danger threatening the growth of his message in Arabia. He rebuked his followers but permitted it under three circumstances: During war; To reconcile between two feuding parties; To a spouse in order to please her.
It is the first one we take note of. Radicals divide Jihad into three phases:
1. Patience: In this phase Muslims are a minority living in a non-Muslim country; therefore, they are not required to fight against the enemies but to be patient as they wait to enter the second phase. Deceit may become a part of daily life for a Muslim in this position as they practice Muhammad's words "All lying is a sin except the one benefiting the Muslim or the one keeping him out of harm's way."
2. Preparation: In this phase, the Muslims are required to gather their resources in order to enter a direct and real war against their enemies.
3. War: In this phase, Muslims convert from sitting patiently into actively moving toward altering the conditions around them and changing the country into a new Islamic country. Lying is completely authorized to the Muslim during war and Muhammad's phrase "war is deception" is widely known and quoted.
While military advantage is critically necessary for our protection, we need to find ways to convince radical Muslims that violent campaigns will never achieve their goals but rather lead to the destruction, are not in the best interest of Muslims, lead to moral degeneration, damages the interests of society, and brings no advantage to the people: ultimately becoming meaningless.
Using ambassadorship to influence when and where it yields desirable results and greatly limiting Muslim immigration can be beneficial to non-Islamic countries as well.
Dr. Jaime Glazov describes the unholy alliance between jihadists and the left: people like Michael Moore, Sean Penn, Ted Turner and Noam Chomsky.
Part 1: http://youtu.be/vP8jNwvvLJo
Part 2: http://youtu.be/4dg51EiQry0
Part 3: http://youtu.be/3uKmDNyKFjw
Part 4: http://youtu.be/U7q13F_enEo
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