Terrorism and Muslims

Terrorism and Muslims

From Gatra

Everywhere under the sun terrorist networks employ similar
strategies, action patterns and recruitment styles. Terrorists
resort to violent and clandestine ways and recruit ignorant young
people to spread terror. These are part of a statement made by
King Fadh in his address at the opening of the 19th World's
Conference of Councils of Mosques in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on Aug.
30.

These characteristics can also be found in the terrorist
network in Indonesia. It is revealed from investigations and
interrogations that the perpetrators of terrorist acts in
Indonesia are generally Muslims that have taken the wrong road in
implementing Islamic teachings. They have killed people and
damaged social order, acts that are forbidden by God.

To ensure that the young will not easily fall into the trap
set by a terrorist network, the government and religious leaders
must provide them with correct religious teaching so that they
can guard themselves against any deviation in their religious
teachings.

ACHMAD Y. MUHIDIN
Jakarta