In The Name of Allah. By Vin Sback.

"I am one of the servants of Allah. We do
our duty of fighting for the sake of the
religion of Allah. It is also our duty to send a
call to all the people of the world to enjoy
this great light and to embrace Islam and
experience the happiness in Islam. Our
primary mission is nothing but the furthering
of this religion." - Osama bin Laden, May
1998
Aside from pursuing mass murder plots
against innocent populations in every corner
of the planet, Islamic terrorists have one
other thing in common:
They credit their motivation and success to
religion.
This distinguishes Islamic terrorism from mere
criminal activity, and it is part of what makes
Islam so very, very different from other
religions.
Many people would prefer to bury their
heads in the sand or look for ways to recast
Islamic terror to fit their own political agenda,
but the fact is that violent Muslims are quite
explicit about the religious certainty that
compels and justifies their actions.
The teachings and history of Islam that
explain the violence are discussed elsewhere
on this site. Here we just want to show that,
as far as Islamic terrorists are concerned,
their acts are done specifically in the name of
Allah and for the cause of Islam and Islamic
rule... across the globe.
Afghanistan
"In the name of Allah the Avenger, I swear
on the holy book to perform my sacred duty
as a soldier of Islam in this Jihad to restore to
this world the light of divine justice... Allah
demands no less. For to die in the cause is to
be sent immediately to paradise."
A Taliban official, explaining why the group is
violent.
Algeria
“ But the coming Islamic caliphate country will
not rise except at the hands of the fighting
sect who raises the flag of Allah and Jihad. ”
Statement from the Salafi terrorist group,
one of several fundamentalist cells
responsible for the slaughter of 150,000 men
women and children in the 1990 ’s.
"Our Jihad consists of killing and dispersing
all those who fight against Allah and his
Prophet."
"Throat-slitting and murder until the power is
Allah's!"
Both quotes from leaders of the Armed
Islamic Group (GIA). The first spoken by Sid
Ahmed Mourad, the second from
Abdelkader Hattab.
Chechnya
“True resistance is helped by Allah the
Supreme and the battles are for His just
cause ”
Abu Hafs, Mujahideen and one of the
region ’s most prolific killer
Egypt
"Allah is our objective, the Quran is our
Constitution, the Prophet is our leader, Jihad
is our way, and death for the sake of Allah is
the highest of our aspirations."
Credo of the Muslim Brotherhood, which has
spawned attacks and numerous subsidiary
terrorist organizations
India
“ Democracy is among the menaces we
inherited from an alien government. It is part
of the system we are fighting against … It is
not possible to work within a democracy and
establish an Islamic system … If Allah gives us
a chance, we will try to bring in the pure
concept of an Islamic Caliphate.''
"The notion of the sovereignty of the people
is anti-Islamic. Only Allah is sovereign.''
Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, the leader of the
Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorist organization.
Yes! We - the terrorists of India – THE INDIAN
MUJAHIDEEN, - the militia of Islam whose
each and every Mujahid belongs to this very
soil of India - have returned, to execute the
compulsion of Allah:
"Fight them (the disbelievers), Allah will
punish them by your hands and bring them
to disgrace, and give you victory over them
and He will heal the hearts of those who
believe." (Qur'an 9:14).
Here we begin ... raising the illustrious banner
of Jihad against the Hindus and all those who
fight and resist us...
All Praise and Glory be to Allah, Who Alone
Helps His slaves, Who Alone Fulfils His
Promise, and Who Alone Defeats the
enemy....
While hoping for the Help and Victory from
Allah we declare that such and more severe
attacks shall continue irrespective of what the
blamers blame us for.
The hosts (of the Kafir) will all be routed and
will turn and flee. [Qur ’an 54: 45].
We ask Allah to forgive us and Have Mercy
on us and Aid us to conquer the unbelievers
and Guide us to raise His Word and degrade
His enemies with His Will Alone.
And peace be upon His Messenger, and all
those who follow the Guidance.
The Indian Mujahideen, claiming credit for a
brutal series of bombings that left dozens of
civilians dead and hundreds more in agony.
Iran
“Those who know nothing of Islam pretend
that Islam counsels against war. Those who
say this are witless. Islam says: 'Kill all the
unbelievers just as they would kill you all! Kill
them, put them to the sword and scatter
their armies. '”
The Ayatollah Khomeini
Indonesia
“ Keep on fighting for the application of
Islamic law. If this state and nation wants to
become great, safe, and at peace then it has
to return to Islam one hundred percent
without bargaining. If not, then it will be
destroyed. ”
Abu Bakar Bashir, spiritual leader of the
Indonesian Mujahideen
Iraq (Sunni)
“There is no doubt that Allah commanded
us to strike the Kuffar (unbelievers), kill them,
and fight them by all means necessary to
achieve the goal. The servants of Allah who
perform Jihad to elevate the word (laws) of
Allah, are permitted to use any and all means
necessary to strike the active unbeliever
combatants for the purpose of killing them,
snatch their souls from their body, cleanse
the earth from their abomination, and lift
their trial and persecution of the servants of
Allah. The goal must be pursued even if the
means to accomplish it affect both the
intended active fighters and unintended
passive ones such as women, children and
any other passive category specified by our
jurisprudence. ”
Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, Sunni terrorist known
for cutting captives ’ throats
Iraq (Shia)
“ My motivation is a sense of duty toward my
religious faith to fight against any hostile
enemy of Islam. ”
Abu Deraa, Shitte terrorist known for drilling
into captive ’s heads
Iraq (al-Qaeda)
"We are defending Islam and its sanctity”
Woman training to be a suicide bomber
Israel
“ The Islamic Resistance Movement: Islam is its
way. It is from Islam that it derives its ideas,
concepts, and perceptions concerning the
universe, life, and man, and it refers to
Islam's judgment in all its actions. It is from
Islam that it seeks direction so as to guide its
steps. “
The covenant of the bloody Hamas terrorist
organization (Islamic Resistance Movement)
Jordan
“ Terrorism is a badge of honour on our
chests until Judgement Day. In the name of
Allah, we ’re pursuing the path of jihad until
we uproot you, exterminate your state until
the rule of the king vanishes. We follow the
steps of the Prophet (Muhammad)... Allah is
our Lord; you have none."
Hassan al-Smeik, leader of the cell that
plotted a chemical weapons attack intended
to kill 80,000 Jordanians
Lebanon
“ We are… linked to the Muslims of the whole
world by the solid doctrinal and religious
connection of Islam, whose message God
wanted to be fulfilled by the Seal of the
Prophets, i.e., Muhammad ”
From the charter of the Hezbollah terrorist
group, which has kidnapped, tortured and
killed numerous non-Muslims.
The Netherlands
"What moved me to do what I did was purely
my faith. I was motivated by the law that
commands me to cut off the head of anyone
who insults Allah and his Prophet."
Mohammed Bouyeri, explaining in court why
he stabbed Dutch filmmaker Theo Van Gogh
to death. (Bouyeri was holding a Qur'an at
the time).
Pakistan
"I will go back to wage jihad. I pray Allah
fulfils my desire of embracing martyrdom
next time,"
Hizbul Mujahideen cadre, when asked why
he kills the Indian people
"With regard to Osama and Al-Zawahiri, I
never met them, but I have the utmost love
and respect for them, because of their enmity
towards the Jews and the Christians. The
Muslims must be harsh towards the infidels
and compassionate among themselves. These
two men reflect this Koranic verse... We place
our trust in Allah. Soon, we will witness the
miracles of Jihad."
By'atullah Mahsoud, the Emir of the Pakistani
Taliban
"Our whole struggle is for the enforcement
of Sharia law"
Muslim Khan, Spokesperson for the Pakistani
Taliban, responsible for hundreds of
bombings, shootings and abductions.
The Philippines
“ We may be small in number, but we have
plenty fighting with us--the angels and the
hand of Allah. We dream of an entire Islamic
world, and we will achieve it. Allah is with
us."
Abu Sayyaf terrorist group leader, Khadaffy
Janjalani, responsible for church bombings
and beheadings.
Saudi Arabia
"One of the greatest virtues in Islam is jihad
for the sake of God. Ramadan is the month
of jihad and battles, and most Muslim battles
took place during the blessed month. This is
your season, o people of jihad. Jihad during
the fasting month of Ramadan has a great
taste -- for what better way to break your
fast than to kill infidels and relish the sound
of the weeping of the despicable tyrants and
infidels."
Saudi-based terrorist magazine, al-Jihad
Somalia
"And your brothers of the Mujahideen
Movement are on their way, going forth in
Jihad against the occupiers and disbelievers so
that the word of Allah is the highest and
there is no more fitnah on earth and the
religion is solely for Allah."
Deadly Somali terrorist group calling itself,
Youth Islamic Movement
"Know that I am doing this martyrdom
operation only for the sake of Allah and for
his religion."
A 21-year-old member of al-Shabaab and
former British college student who murdered
20 Africans.
Spain
"Allah, may he be praised, said… ‘Kill them
wherever you find them, and drive them out
from where they have driven you out; for
internal strife [Fitna] is worse than killing. ’"
The Qur’anic verse quoted by the Abu Hafs
Al-Masri Brigades in explaining the murder of
202 Madrid train commuters
Sudan
"To Fight and Conquer. Death in the name of
Allah."
The unit logo of the Janjaweed militia,
responsible for “cleansing” Darfur of African
people along with the rape of thousands of
women.
"Long live the Mujahideen"
Sudanese President, Omar al-Bahir, at a
meeting of Janjaweed fighters.
“Jihad is a duty.”
The constitution of the Islamic Republic of
Sudan
Syria
“ Our hero [the suicide bomber] believed in
Allah and died while fighting for Allah”
Islamic Jihad leader, Abu Ayman
Thailand
“… .Martyrs, how glorious we will be if we fall
as warriors of our land. When Martyrs are
killed, they are not dead but alive next to
Allah. They will watch and listen to every
piece of news to see if their children will
follow in their footsteps ….”
Berjihad di Pattani, “calls for a holy war to
liberate Pattani from ‘colonists’. It is liberal in
employing metaphoric references and verses
from the Quran. ...a significant and clear
articulation of the radical religious dimension
of the conflict in south Thailand used within
the context of Malay-Muslim resentment of
the central government. It engages in Takdir
(the labeling of fellow Muslims as infidels)
and makes direct calls for Martyrs to attack
fellow Muslims perceived to be collaborating
with the “occupation”, or the Jahili (people of
the ignorance). It views the practice of
religious obligations of these “hypocrite”
Muslims as a disguise hiding hearts filled with
fury and hatred against Islam …”
Turkey
“ The Koran says: ‘Fight them until evil
disappears and all religion becomes Allah's
[religion].' The suicide activists who blow
themselves up are carrying out the Koran's
commandment. ’"
Ali Osman Zor, Great East Islamic Raiders
Front terrorist organization
United Kingdom
“ Our religion is Islam - obedience to the one
true God, Allah, and following the footsteps
of the final prophet and messenger
Muhammad... This is how our ethical stances
are dictated. “
Mohammad Sidique Khan, London subway
bomber, explaining his motives on a pre-
recorded video tape.
"Know that, I did what I did for the pleasure
of Allah alone."
From the will of Bilal Abdulla, a Glasgow
suicide bomber.
"We are doing this in order to gain the
pleasure of our Lord and Allah loves us to
die and kill in his path. Anyone who tries to
deny this, then read the Koran and you will
not be able to deny this because this is the
words in the Koran and the words of our the
messenger of Allah, prayers and peace upon
him."
"We love to die in the path of Allah... On top
of this is to punish and to humiliate the
Kuffar [non-believer]"
"Thank God Allah accepted my duas
[prayers] yeah, and provided me a means to
do this."
From the farewell videos of those convicted
in the plot to kill thousands of airline
passengers over the Atlantic in 2006.
United States
"I did not act out of hatred for Americans,
but love for Allah instead. I live only to serve
Allah by obeying all of Allah ’s
commandments, of which I am aware by
reading and learning the contents of the
Koran. ”
Mohammed Reza Taheri-Azar, explaining (in
his words) “reasons for premeditating and
attempting to murder citizens and residents
of the United States of America. ” He also
quoted 141 verses from the Qur'an.
"We, Muslims, are content with God's book,
the Quran, to fight you with. God has
granted us to fight... In God's book, He
ordered us to fight you everywhere we find
you... We ask to be near to God, we fight you
and destroy you and terrorize you. The Jihad
in God's cause is a great duty in our religion.”
The "9/11 Shura Council" - 9/11 planners
held at Guantanamo Bay - in a March 2009
letter.
"I wasn't insane or post traumatic nor was I
forced to do this Act... [it was] justified
according to Islamic Laws and the Islamic
Religion. Jihad to fight those who wage war
on Islam and Muslims."
Abdulhakim Muhammad, explaining why he
gunned down an unarmed soldier outside a
recruiting station in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Uzbekistan
"We have declared a jihad to create a
religious government in Uzbekistan ”
Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan leader, Tahir
Yuldeshev
Yemen
"In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious the
Most Merciful... Praise is to Allah, the glory
granter to Islam with His victory and the
disgracer of the unbelief with his Might... and
I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave
and messenger who said:
'I have been inspired between the hands of
the hour until Allah alone is worshiped and
my sustenance has been made under the
shade of my spear, and disgrace and
humiliation has been prescribed for the one
who disobeys my command.'"
al-Qaeda al-Jihad in Yemen taking credit for a
brutal suicide attack and quoting the words
of Muhammad to explain why.
September 11th Attacks
"We killed them outside their land, praise be
to Allah. Today, we kill them in the midst of
their own home.
O Allah, revive an entire nation by our
deaths. O Allah, I sacrifice myself for your
sake, accept me as a martyr. O Allah, I
sacrifice myself for your sake, accept me as a
martyr. O Allah, I sacrifice myself for your
sake, accept me as a martyr.
To the Garden of Eden, our first house. We
shall meet in the eternal Paradise with the
prophets, honest people, martyrs and
righteous people. They are the best of
companions. Praise be to Allah. Allah's peace,
mercy and blessings be upon you. "
Ahmad al-Haznawi, Flight 93 Hijacker
"Those 19 brothers who left us made efforts
and offered their lives for the cause of Allah.
Allah has favored them with this conquest,
which we are enjoying now"
Ayman al-Zawahiri, al-Qaeda's Number Two,
explaining the motives for the plot.
"Be cheerful, for you have only moments
between you and your eternity, after which a
happy and satisfying life begins...
"Remember: it is a raid for the sake of Allah.
Recite the prayer. As you take the seat, recite
the prayer. Mention Allah a lot. When the
hijacking begins, "Shout Allah is great
because this shout strikes terrors in the
hearts of the infidels
"And the moment of death should be
accompanied by the basic statement of belief
recited by all Muslims at the call to prayer.
Seconds before the target, your last words
should be, 'there is no god but Allah.
Mohammed is his messenger!."
Written instructions to the hijackers.
"Allahu Akbar! Allahu Akbar! Allahu Akbar!"
Last words from the cockpit of Flight 93.