1. Islamic
Terrorism Defined

2. What is terrorism?
Terrorism is…

3. Objective… Review the major acts of terrorism against the U.S
Identify motives for acts of terrorism against the U.S.

4. Islamic Terrorism…
Terrorism committed by radical Muslim extremists in the name of Islam
Mainstream Muslims believe that terrorism is wrong & an ethical violation of the religion

5. Extremist actions… Airline hijackings Kidnappings Beheadings
Assassinations
Suicide bombing

6. Objective… Identify the goals of the radical Islamic Jihad.
Describe the radical Islamic view of western democracy.

7. “Real” meanings of Jihad
“The greater Jihad” (al-jihad al-akbar).
It is one’s inner struggle of good against evil; refraining oneself from the whispers of Shaitan (Satan).
This process involves allowing Islam to transform one’s soul to achieving internal peace; and forgoing hatred and anger.

8. “Real” meanings of Jihad
2) Jihad by the sword -“the lesser jihad” (al-jihad alasghar).
only two situations were Jihad by the sword (combat) is allowed & many rules and limitations - for example, civilians are not to be harmed; trees are not to be cut down; asylum should be granted to surrendering enemy soldiers, etc.
a) For self-defense. When someone attacks you or when your nation has been attacked
b) Fighting against evil and unjust. It is a sin if a Muslim sees an injustice, could stop it, but does not. This can include war on drugs, war on child labor as well as war on terror, etc.

9. A closer look at the Sword of Jihad
it is the only form of Jihad that most of the people in the world know
Many so-called “teachers of Islam” have been misusing this to assemble their so-called “holy army” to fight their so-called “holy war” against the West
But you can’t blame the entire religion for what a few of its radical people do.

10. Jihad (ǧihād) = Holy War
Two meanings:
The spiritual struggle to attain perfect faith
A religious holy war

11. Islamist criticism of western democracies…
Pornography
Homosexuality
Immorality
Secularism
Feminism
Any idea in conflict with their interpretation of Islamic beliefs

12. The Jihad in America… The main goals… 1) Destroy the American
way of life.
2) Destroy Christianity, Judaism & moderate Muslims who stand in their way.

13. Known Terrorist Cells Operating in the US

14. Al-Qaeda Islamic extremists
Responsible for terrorism in Africa, the Middle East, Europe, Indonesia & the US
Responsible for 9/11
Leader: Osama bin Laden

15. Osama bin Laden -The leader of Al Qaeda and a sponsor of international terrorism -A net worth $300 million
May 2, Shot and killed in Abbottabad, Pakistan, by US Naval Special Forces.

16. Review the major acts of terrorism targeting the U.S. and our allies.
Objective…
Review the major acts of terrorism targeting the U.S. and our allies.

17. Major Acts of Islamic Terrorism … 1) 1979:
Major Acts of Islamic Terrorism … 1) 1979: Iran Hostage Crisis 2) 1983: Beirut Embassy Bombing 3) 1985: TWA Flight 847… Lasted 2 weeks 4) 1985: The Achille Lauro Hijacking 5) 1988: Pan Am Air Flight ) 1993: World Trade Center 7) 1996: Khobar Towers Bombing 8) 1998: US Embassy Bombings: Tanzania & Kenya 9) 2000: USS Cole Bombing Attack 10) 2001: The 9/11 Attacks 11) 2002: Indonesia: 2002 Bali Bombing 12) 2004: Indonesia Jakarta Embassy Bombing 13) 2004: Madrid Train Bombings 14) 2005: The London Bombings 15) 2005: Jordan: 3 American hotels Attacked 16) 2010: A Times Square bomb attempt, NYC 17) 2011: Benghazi Attack – US Consulate Libya

18. US Counterterrorism Strategy
Destroy terrorists & terrorist organizations
End state sponsored terrorism
3) Support nations fighting terrorism & strengthen weaker nations to avoid terrorism
4) Defend U.S. citizens at home & abroad